'With Soorarai Pottru, I feel like a newcomer', says Malayalam actor Aparna Balamurali

Aparna Balamurali, last seen in Rahul Ramachandran's Jeem Boom Baa, is gearing up for her big-budget film Soorarai Pottru's release. Although forthcoming movie is Aparna's third Tamil film, however, she felt like a newcomer, exclaimed actor in a recent media interview with an online portal. Aparna Balamurali added that preparation she underwent for role in Soorarai Pottru made her feel like a newcomer. 

Soorarai Pottru that also stars Suriya in lead has Aparna Balamurali essaying role of a wife, who has a strong influence on her husband's life. Aparna said that her character is bold yet bubbly, which also has traces of her real-life personality. 

Aparna Balamurali in Soorarai Pottru: 

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Aparna Balamurali on audition, juggling between industries and shooting for Soorarai Pottru 

Aparna Balamurali, who was selected through audition, has been shooting for Suriya starrer for past two years. Aparna exclaimed that she went through rigorous workshops to learn Madhurai dialect and to get into skin of character. However, between shooting of Soorarai Pottru's long schedule, actress shot for two Malayalam films- Allu Ramendran (2019) and Mr & Ms Rowdy (2019), out of which former became a commercial success. 

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Aparna Balamurali praises director Sudha Kongara

Furr in interview, Aparna Balamurali shared her experience of working with Sudha Kongara. Aparna said that Sudha is a perfectionist, and added that she (director) was involved in every department of film. Aparna Balamurali exclaimed that working with Sudha Kongara helped her learn new things about her craft, and grow as an actor. 

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Soorarai Pottru, starring Suriya, Aparna Balamurali, and Paresh Rawal in lead is based on events and struggles of Air Deccan founder GR Gopinath's life. movie will see Suriya essaying role of Nedumaaran Rajangam. film, directed by Sudha Kongara, is bankrolled by Suriya's 2D Entertainment in association with Guneet Monga's Sikhya Entertainment. teaser of Soorarai Pottru was released a few months ago, amping up expectations of moviegoers. 

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Aparna Balamurali's films in Malayalam 

Aparna Balamurali made her Malayalam movie debut with Jexson Antony and Rejis Antony's Oru Second Class Yathra (2015). Aparna Balamurali gained popularity with her portrayal as Jimsy in Dileesh Pothan's Maheshinte Prathikaaram. On work front, Aparna will be reuniting with her Maheshinte Prathikaaram co-star Fahadh Faasil.  forthcoming movie that is titled Thankam, will be directed by eram fame Saheed Arafath. Besides Fahadh Faasil and Aparna Balamurali, cast of Thankam will include actors like Joju George and Dileesh Pothan.