Anjali, who has migrated to Hyderabad for good, was in the city for the promotions of her upcoming film Mapla Singam with actor Vemal in the lead. The pretty actress plays a lawyer in the movie directed by Rajashekar, an assistant to Ezhil. Talking about her character she says, “Playing an advocate, I have to speak lengthy dialogues in MS. That was a new experience for me. The movie, which is set in a village, is about two warring families with political backgrounds, narrated in a witty manner.”
On her co-star Vemal, she says, “This is the third time I am teaming up with him so I am quite comfortable. He gives his co-stars space to perform.” Explaining one of her promo stills, which shows her campaigning as a politician in an open jeep, she says— “That’s a suspense segment in the film. I can’t reveal much about it.” Ask her why she is constantly in the news for the wrong reasons, she says, “That’s the work of jobless gossip mongers. I am extremely busy with my Tamil and Telugu projects and I have no time to even think about all these things.”
Reportedly, producers projected her as a competitor to Nayanthara — “No way! I have lots of respect for Nayanthara. Do not compare me with anyone. As I have set my own path, I want to act in good films and stay here for a long time. However, there isn’t anything wrong with healthy competition.” The Angadi Theru girl, who has shed six kilos through a strict diet regime and workout, says, “I still look plump and want to reduce my weight!”
Anjali takes a glam avatar in her upcoming bilingual Yaar Nee (Chitrangada in Telugu) in K’town. Apart from this, she is also crooning a song in this film, for the first time in her career — “Since I am fluent in Tamil and Telugu, director Ashok G felt that I have a good voice and he insisted that I should give it a try. I am happy that the composers complimented me, saying that the output is very good!” she signs off.
