Abhimanyu Singh is on a high with two “exciting releases” today Rakshasi and Mom. “It feels like two Telugu releases to me because Mom is releasing in Telugu too. I am curious to see how the roles will be received,” he shares, adding that both the films will see him in very contrasting roles.
“In Rakshasi, my character brings in a lot of hope. I help the protagonist get rid of a bad entity in her life. It’s a positive character,” he shares.
When quizzed if it is a relief to move away from all the negative roles he often plays, he replies, “Yes, it’s like a breath of fresh air! I have a theatre background and want to be able to show the versatility it has taught me. I know I can do a lot more. My talent hasn’t been fully explored yet.”
Interestingly, even after several Telugu films, Abhimanyu is yet to learn the language. He confesses that it is a handicap at times. “Over time, I have begun to understand Telugu. I am working very hard on the speaking part though, because when I work with some talented actors, it becomes a disadvantage. They improvise on the spot, and as much as I want to go with the flow, the barrier comes in between. I try to lend support by reacting to them based on whatever I understand. I am hoping you can soon call me a full-fledged Telugu actor,” he says.
With Mom, Abhimanyu seems to be in a comfort zone. More importantly, he is sharing screen space with talented actors like Sridevi, Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Akshaye Khanna. “Working with them is a boon! As they are such good actors, it pushed me to better my craft. I ended up giving my best each time. I am glad to be playing a key role in the film,” he concludes.
