Actress Madhavi, who has acted in more than 90 Tollywood films such as, Mitrudu, Parugu, Bus Stop, Darling, Race Gurram, Atharintiki Daredi and the recent A. Aa.., entered the film industry unexpectedly. “I didn’t wish to become an actress, as I was busy with my family life, reveals Madhavi.
The actress has an MA and an MBA from Osmania University and has worked in many corporate companies before entering the glam world. “I provide counselling for teachers, students and corporate employees. I recently went to Lathur to motivate 185 teachers,” says Madhavi.
Speaking on her debut in films, she says, “While I was working in a corporate company, Jacky, choreographed an event. He insisted me to try for films. So, I attended an audition for a serial called Trisulam, the producer was impressed in the first take itself and offered me a role. That’s how my journey began,” Madhavi recalls.
She was then offered a role as Gopichand’s sister-in-law in the 2008 film called Ontari. “Directors Koratala Siva, Surender Reddy and Trivikram Srinivas have encouraged me a lot,” the actress says.
Her family initially opposed her decision to act in films. “On the first day of my shoot I reached home at 1.45 AM and my family was upset. But, I asked them to support and trust me,” she says. If there’s an actress caught in a scandal, her relatives immediately call her and ask her to quit acting.
“My husband understands me and encourages me. The film industry is not bad, it all depends on an individual. My experience in training people has helped me tackle wrong people in the industry easily,” she says.
When asked about why Tollywood lacks Telugu actresses, she says, “Women are scared to enter the industry. But, there are wrong people everywhere, not just in the film industry. You have to learn how to deal with people and problems. Also, one must have a lot of patience. You cannot expect to achieve success overnight,” says Madhavi. The actress has big projects lined up and is looking forward to give her best.
