<p>Actor Ritu Varma says she was a bit 'apprehensive' about taking up the anthology movie<em> Putham Pudhu Kaalai </em>due to the Covid-19 pandemic but changed her mind as she felt she was in 'safe hands'. </p>.<p>Speaking to <em>DH</em>, the <em>Pelli Choopulu</em> star adds she enjoyed acting alongside veteran actor MS Bhaskar in the Amazon Prime Video-backed biggie and found him to be a thorough professional. </p>.<p><strong>Edited excerpts from the interview:</strong></p>.<p><br /><strong>What encouraged you to take up the <em>Avarum Naanum-Avalum Naanum</em> short film<i> from</i> <em>Putham Pudhu Kaalai</em>?</strong></p>.<p>Director Gautham Vasudev Menon was the main reason behind taking up<em> Putham Pudhu Kaalai</em>. I acted under his direction in <em>Dhruva Natchathiram </em>and wanted to work with him again. I was, however, a bit apprehensive about saying 'yes' due to the (Covid-19) pandemic but could not let go of the opportunity. In a way, I felt that I was in safe hands. </p>.<p><strong>Also read:</strong> <strong><a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/entertainment/it-was-an-anxious-experience-kalyani-priyadarshan-on-working-with-father-priyadarshan-902337.html" target="_blank">It was an anxious experience: Kalyani Priyadarshan on working with father Priyadarshan</a></strong><br /><br /><strong>Is there a major difference between acting in a digital/ OTT production and a film made for a theatrical release?</strong></p>.<p>The basic approach is the same but there are technical differences. Generally speaking, the digital/OTT space is huge right now. It kept us entertained during the lockdown.</p>.<p><strong>How was the experience of acting alongside MS Bhaskar?</strong></p>.<p>It was truly a learning experience for me. He is a sweet person and I was taken aback by his professionalism.</p>.<p><strong>Are you open to the idea of catching a movie in a theatre under the current circumstances?</strong></p>.<p>I haven't really thought about this yet. However, nothing can really beat the experience of watching a movie in a theatre. </p>.<p><strong>How did you get interesting in acting?</strong></p>.<p>I am an accidental actor. I did a short film after college and it went viral. I soon started my film career and took things a bit slow initially.</p>.<p><strong>Do you have plans of entering Bollywood?</strong></p>.<p>I come from a North Indian family and would love to do a Bollywood movie. </p>.<p><strong>Who or what is your pillar of support?</strong></p>.<p>My family is my biggest strength. Things would have been difficult without their support. There are a lot of ups and downs in this field (just like in other professions) and one really can't expect too much security/stability. However, I have had a smooth journey. </p>.<p><strong>Will you be taking up more web productions going forward?</strong></p>.<p>Feature films will remain my focus but I am open to acting in the digital/web projects also if an amazing script comes my way. </p>
<p>Actor Ritu Varma says she was a bit 'apprehensive' about taking up the anthology movie<em> Putham Pudhu Kaalai </em>due to the Covid-19 pandemic but changed her mind as she felt she was in 'safe hands'. </p>.<p>Speaking to <em>DH</em>, the <em>Pelli Choopulu</em> star adds she enjoyed acting alongside veteran actor MS Bhaskar in the Amazon Prime Video-backed biggie and found him to be a thorough professional. </p>.<p><strong>Edited excerpts from the interview:</strong></p>.<p><br /><strong>What encouraged you to take up the <em>Avarum Naanum-Avalum Naanum</em> short film<i> from</i> <em>Putham Pudhu Kaalai</em>?</strong></p>.<p>Director Gautham Vasudev Menon was the main reason behind taking up<em> Putham Pudhu Kaalai</em>. I acted under his direction in <em>Dhruva Natchathiram </em>and wanted to work with him again. I was, however, a bit apprehensive about saying 'yes' due to the (Covid-19) pandemic but could not let go of the opportunity. In a way, I felt that I was in safe hands. </p>.<p><strong>Also read:</strong> <strong><a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/entertainment/it-was-an-anxious-experience-kalyani-priyadarshan-on-working-with-father-priyadarshan-902337.html" target="_blank">It was an anxious experience: Kalyani Priyadarshan on working with father Priyadarshan</a></strong><br /><br /><strong>Is there a major difference between acting in a digital/ OTT production and a film made for a theatrical release?</strong></p>.<p>The basic approach is the same but there are technical differences. Generally speaking, the digital/OTT space is huge right now. It kept us entertained during the lockdown.</p>.<p><strong>How was the experience of acting alongside MS Bhaskar?</strong></p>.<p>It was truly a learning experience for me. He is a sweet person and I was taken aback by his professionalism.</p>.<p><strong>Are you open to the idea of catching a movie in a theatre under the current circumstances?</strong></p>.<p>I haven't really thought about this yet. However, nothing can really beat the experience of watching a movie in a theatre. </p>.<p><strong>How did you get interesting in acting?</strong></p>.<p>I am an accidental actor. I did a short film after college and it went viral. I soon started my film career and took things a bit slow initially.</p>.<p><strong>Do you have plans of entering Bollywood?</strong></p>.<p>I come from a North Indian family and would love to do a Bollywood movie. </p>.<p><strong>Who or what is your pillar of support?</strong></p>.<p>My family is my biggest strength. Things would have been difficult without their support. There are a lot of ups and downs in this field (just like in other professions) and one really can't expect too much security/stability. However, I have had a smooth journey. </p>.<p><strong>Will you be taking up more web productions going forward?</strong></p>.<p>Feature films will remain my focus but I am open to acting in the digital/web projects also if an amazing script comes my way. </p>
