Ranjana Nachiyar takes on producer avatar

Known for her powerful performances in acclaimed films such as Thupparivalan, Irumbu Thirai, Annathey, Diary, and Natpe Thunai, actress Ranjana Nachiyar is no stranger to the limelight. The granddaughter of Ramanathapuram Samasthanam Raja Bhaskar Sethupathi and niece of National Award-winning filmmaker Bala, Nachiyar boasts a rich heritage in the world of cinema.  

The recent news of her venturing into film production has turned the spotlight on her again. She says she has embarked on two projects simultaneously under her newly established banner, Star Guru Film Productions.  

One of these ventures will be helmed by Saravana Sakthi, recognized for his comic role in Kutti Puli and later as director of films like Billa Pandi and Kulasamy. The second project will be led by first-time director Shankar Pandian and will star Vijay TV's Pugazh. Both films are set in villages.

Reflecting on her new endeavour, Ranjana stated, “Despite hailing from a prominent family, I was repeatedly discouraged from entering the film industry, and told I wouldn’t be successful. But, driven by passion and ambition, I made inroads into cinema, proving my worth as an actress. I now aim to extend my creative prowess to production and filmmaking. As a first step, I have founded a production house to learn more about all departments of filming."

Formal announcements regarding the cast and crew for both projects will be made soon, Nachiyar said. She also hinted that she would explore direction in the near future.