I found the role interesting and challenging as I had to portray a mother and wife, both of which I was not at the time! I thought Annie was an easy role to play until I became a mother in real life! When director Sibi Malayil came to me with the script, I was intrigued by the role: a dying mother wanting the best for her four children. Oru Vadakkan Veera Gaatha was an immensely satisfying and unforgettable journey! AAKASHA DOOTHU - MALAYALAM I was happy to know that my hard work payed off. When the movie was released the press and the audiences said that I totally did full justice to the role of Unni Aarcha.

As I already knew karate, it was easier to learn the moves. The unit was like one big family.Īs for Kalari Payattu, I would wakeup at 5 AM and practice this traditional martial art. My co-star Mammoty was very helpful and it was a sheer pleasure working with such an extremely talented actor. I also paid a lot of attention to her looks and dressing. Vasudevan Nyar and director Hariharan in order to understanding her personality and mind set. I asked a million questions to writer M.T.

I was more keen on portraying her as per my directors’ imagination and my own understanding and capacity. But I was reluctant as I did not want to be influenced by Ragini. Director Hariharan suggested that I see the original version. Will I be able to do justice to this role, could I measure up to Ragini's performance.Īs I am not a Malayali and do not know the traditions of their culture, I became curious and was eager to know everything about Unni Aarcha and her story. But as soon as the press came to know that I was playing Unni Archa, the comparison started. That she was a historical and a famous personality and was brilliantly played by actress Ragini in the earlier version. When director Hariharan and producer Gangadharan signed me for this movie, they did not tell me the significance of this character. Unni Aarcha was a fascinating role to play.

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