Back on the radar

Sshivada, who was well appreciated for her role in Zero, is back on the radar with the film Vallavanukku Vallavan starring Bobby Simhaa in the lead role. “I think I am choosy when it comes to selecting films, and that’s why I haven’t done much after Nedunchaalai. Also, I was getting only performance-based roles but I wanted to be part of a mass film, and Simhaa’s film fits the bill,” Sshivada starts.
Talking about the experience of acting with Simhaa, she says, “Initially, I was a bit anxious to pair up with a National Award winner, but he turned out to be simple and helpful. Sometimes, you need your co-stars to be encouraging, and he does that well.”

When queried about her role in the film, the actress says that she is playing a village girl in the film — “Her name is Azhagi and she is a pucca Tamil ponnu. However, she is both bold and paavam at the same time,” she laughs.

After Vallavanukku Vallavan, she will next be seen in Kalaiyarasan’s yet-untitled film. When probed about her role in the thriller, Sshivada refused firmly to reveal anything about her role — “If I reveal my role then it is as good as revealing the whole story of the film. It is something I have never done before in my career.”
Produced by CV Kumar and directed by debutant Rohin, the upcoming thriller also has Janani Iyer in a lead role.

The actress, who is married to Malayalam actor Murali Krishnan, says, “I should thank my in-laws and my husband for being supportive in my ventures. Since he is an actor, he understands pretty well. I should say I am able to manage both my lives well,” she grins and signs off.