Anagha: I don’t think about political correctness in cinema

The actor, who featured in the hit ‘Per Vachaalum’ song from Dikkiloona, speaks about her love for the original song, winning the debutant actress award, and criticism levied against her film

Bhuvanesh Chandar

(Originally published on 28th September 2021)

Ilaiyaraaja’s music has changed the lives of many, including those in the movie industry, and it seems this has happened again. Following the release of the Santhanam-starrer Dikkiloona, Yuvan Shankar Raja’s remastered version of his father’s iconic number ‘Per Vachaalum’ (Michael Madana Kama Rajan) has become a raging hit, with actor Anagha being in focus. “The response has been overwhelming, and I am still processing all this. I love the original, and we were nervous about how people would perceive our reenactment of such a classic number. I am glad everyone loves it,” she says.

The actor has come into the spotlight, also because she won the SIIMA Best Debutant Actress 2021 (Tamil) award. This comes as much-needed recognition, she says. “All my handwork seems to have paid off, and I am grateful.”

The ‘Per Vachaalum’ video that went viral featured Anagha’s dance moves prominently, and it is no accident, reveals Anagha, a trained Classical and Western dancer. “Dance is an important aspect of my life. It keeps me going, when I feel low,” she states. It was her love for dance that pushed her towards cinema.

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