Getting Shruti On Board, My Best Decision

Nani-starrer Hi Nanna has been hitting the right notes for its unusual plotline and interesting trailer. While Mrunal Thakur plays the leading lady, what caught attention was the presence of Shruti Haasan in the recently released trailer. Shruti was seen grooving with Nani in a special song Odiyamma. When asked, director Shouryuv confirmed that she plays a cameo, apart from featuring in a special song.

“I wanted to have Shruti on board. We needed an actress who is an A-lister and a performer. She’s a dancer and singer. Over the years we have seen Shruti deliver stellar performances and I thought she would add fizz to the song,” he shared.”

Also, since Shruti and Nani haven’t shared screen space earlier, he felt their combination would burn the dance floor. Shruti welcomed the idea when he approached her. “She heard the entire script and was happy to work with us. And when I told her she would also have to sing the song, the actress was more than happy," he added.

Shruti speaks Telugu fluently and recorded the number with ease. She and Nani also complemented each other with their graceful dance moves. “But she is not confined to a special song; she also has an important cameo to play. In fact, her role drives the narrative. We have kept that a surprise,” Shouryuv says. “The song was shot over a period of five days in Goa. A special pub set was constructed for it and it became an instant chartbuster,” says the director, adding that Shruti is constantly humming the catchy tune.