<p>Sandalwood still hasn’t shaken off its obsession with actresses from other film industries. <br /><br /></p>.<p>Whether it’s for item numbers or even lead roles, film-makers take great pride in announcing that they have included heroines from other industries in their movies. <br /><br />There was a time when this fact would pinch Kannada actresses but now, they seem to have made peace with the issue. <br /><br />In fact, they have tried their hand at working in other industries themselves. <br />Be it Sharmila Mandre, Nidhi Subbaiah, Pranita or even Ramya, these actresses <br />have all ventured out of Sandalwood.<br /><br />The fact is that many within the industry believe that working in a film of a different language gives actresses more scope to experiment here in Sandalwood. <br /><br />A popular film actress, on the condition of anonymity, says that it was only when she started working in the Tamil film industry that more opportunities started opening up here. <br /><br />“I had done a couple of Kannada movies earlier but at that time, I was making a slow progress. But now that I have gone out of the industry and worked in other films, <br />the roles that I am getting here are far more intense. <br /><br />It’s sad that film-makers see our talent only when we step out,” she adds. <br />Neettoo, who has worked in ‘Photographer’, a Malayalam film that also starred Mohanlal, agrees with this theory to a certain extent. <br /><br />“But it’s not always the case. The movie you have worked in should be a hit — only then can you come back to the industry for a higher renumeration and <br />better opportunities. Sustenance is the key here,” she adds. <br /><br />Pranita, who has done her share of good Tamil and Kannada movies, says that things were different for her. <br /><br />“I started my career with a huge hit like Pokiri. I already had recognition in this industry as well as in Tamil films. So, I don’t think there is any short-cut formula to get better <br />visibility in Kannada films,” she says. <br /><br />The experience is something most of them cherish. “Working in another industry does give you a good learning experience and helps widen your audience,” adds Pranita. <br /><br />Actress Shubha Punja, who has never acted in any other film industry, says, <br />“It’s not about which industry you go to. It’s about sustaining yourself <br />and delivering good performances. Then, things will fall into place,” she sums up.<br /></p>
<p>Sandalwood still hasn’t shaken off its obsession with actresses from other film industries. <br /><br /></p>.<p>Whether it’s for item numbers or even lead roles, film-makers take great pride in announcing that they have included heroines from other industries in their movies. <br /><br />There was a time when this fact would pinch Kannada actresses but now, they seem to have made peace with the issue. <br /><br />In fact, they have tried their hand at working in other industries themselves. <br />Be it Sharmila Mandre, Nidhi Subbaiah, Pranita or even Ramya, these actresses <br />have all ventured out of Sandalwood.<br /><br />The fact is that many within the industry believe that working in a film of a different language gives actresses more scope to experiment here in Sandalwood. <br /><br />A popular film actress, on the condition of anonymity, says that it was only when she started working in the Tamil film industry that more opportunities started opening up here. <br /><br />“I had done a couple of Kannada movies earlier but at that time, I was making a slow progress. But now that I have gone out of the industry and worked in other films, <br />the roles that I am getting here are far more intense. <br /><br />It’s sad that film-makers see our talent only when we step out,” she adds. <br />Neettoo, who has worked in ‘Photographer’, a Malayalam film that also starred Mohanlal, agrees with this theory to a certain extent. <br /><br />“But it’s not always the case. The movie you have worked in should be a hit — only then can you come back to the industry for a higher renumeration and <br />better opportunities. Sustenance is the key here,” she adds. <br /><br />Pranita, who has done her share of good Tamil and Kannada movies, says that things were different for her. <br /><br />“I started my career with a huge hit like Pokiri. I already had recognition in this industry as well as in Tamil films. So, I don’t think there is any short-cut formula to get better <br />visibility in Kannada films,” she says. <br /><br />The experience is something most of them cherish. “Working in another industry does give you a good learning experience and helps widen your audience,” adds Pranita. <br /><br />Actress Shubha Punja, who has never acted in any other film industry, says, <br />“It’s not about which industry you go to. It’s about sustaining yourself <br />and delivering good performances. Then, things will fall into place,” she sums up.<br /></p>