Kannada television actress Amrutha Ramamoorthi has spoken openly about the emotional challenges, grueling schedules, and inadequate basic amenities on daily soap sets, confessing that these pressures once drove her to contemplate leaving the industry entirely.
Personal Conflict with a Role
In a recent interview, the actress shared that her experience working on a serial in January 2025 left her deeply troubled because the role conflicted with her personal values. "I was playing a mother who rejects her child. As a real-life mother, I couldn't digest that. People told me to treat it as just a character, but I couldn't. Viewers began criticizing not just the role, but my personal life. I went into depression for a long time," she said.
Behind the Glamour
Highlighting the gap between perception and reality, Amrutha noted that audiences often assume actors lead glamorous lives. "People think our lives are luxurious when they see us on screen. But no one understands what happens behind the scenes. Even asking for a basic facility like a bathroom for women is seen as a luxury," she said.
Harsh Working Conditions
She further revealed the intense working conditions on television sets, where actors often have no time to rest. "We are made to shoot nearly 12 scenes a day. There's no time to sit, no proper breaks. At best, we get a few minutes if someone else is shooting close-up scenes. Otherwise, only meal breaks are available. For the kind of roles I get, even that break is rare," she added.
Decision to Quit
Amrutha admitted that the experience had once made her decide to quit acting altogether. "After that one serial, I had decided to leave the industry. I didn't know if speaking openly would be seen as exaggeration, but I felt it was important to tell the truth," she said.
Personal Challenges and Support
The actress also opened up about a series of personal challenges she faced in recent years, including postpartum depression, business losses, and financial strain. She credited her husband and parents for supporting her through the difficult phase and helping her regain strength.
New Beginning
Despite the setbacks, Amrutha has now returned to television and signed a new project. She will be seen in the upcoming serial 'Mahalakshmi Maduve', where she plays the role of the male lead's sister, a character with negative shades. The actress, however, is expected to appear in a simple, relatable avatar that resonates with audiences.
