Rene in Natchathiram Nagargiradhu will be an unforgettable gift: Dushara Vijayan

Actress Dushara Vijayan is basking in the success of her latest outing, Natchathiram Nagargirathu, in which she plays the feisty Rene. The actress has been receiving a lot of acclaim for her role and the film has been lauded by critics and audience alike for the bold take on the politics involved in love. The film, directed by Pa Ranjith, is one of the latest additions to the annals of anti-caste cinema in Kollywood. 

The actress has come out with a press statement, in which she shared her delight at playing Rene, and thanked Pa Ranjith, the team of Natchathiram Nagargiradhu and the audience. The letter read, “She who knows life flows, feels no wear or tear, needs no mending or repair”. Experiencing these words through the girl called ‘Rene’ is an unexplainably beautiful experience. As an actor, nothing gives immense pleasure than being engulfed by dreams and desires to experience the symphonic essence of appreciation and acclaim of the audience in the theaters. When such ethereal moments become a reality, one finds no words to express them verbally. I’m emotionally frozen in such an incredulous state of amazement to see this girl ‘Rene’ in Natchathiram Nagargiradhu embraced with praises.

From the early acclaim at the premiere show to the critical acclaim from press and media friends and colossal words of praise from general audiences, this girl has been showered with bouquets of love and just ‘Love’. I am unable to express what I am going through now. I take a bow to the maverick magician Pa Ranjith sir, who created this girl that perpetually resonates with his ideologies, and let me breathe her heart and soul. What could be a better gift for an actor? 

On playing a Dalit lead character, Dushara said, " I feel proud to have playing the role of a Dalit woman, and represent the faces of millions, who have gone through a lot in their real lives. To see the reviewers and fans pointing out even my little efforts of colouring my hair, it leaves me speechless. ‘Rene’ will be my best friend forever as she has gifted me an inevitable recognition. Such moments of being raved and praised are more like an Orientation Day for a newbie under spotlights that instills confidence that hard work and passion will never leave you desolated.

The process of discovering my identity as an artiste through the Midas-touch of Pa Ranjith sir as Maariyamma in Sarpatta Parambarai and Rene in Natchathiram Nagargiradhu will be an unforgettable gift. I thank my family, my parents, friends, and well-wishers, who believed that one day; I would be able to prove my potential. I thank my manager Rekha for standing beside me at all times. I will forever carry these moments as an elixir that will keep motivating me to push beyond my abilities and deliver the best as a performer.