As Preity Mukhundhan prepares for a busy year with multiple releases, she opens up about venturing into action cinema with Blast and the variety of projects on her slate. In a recent conversation, she shared insights into her role, preparation, and future aspirations.
Breaking New Ground in Tamil Cinema
Speaking about her character in Blast, Preity said, "My character in Blast is fierce, unafraid, and trained in martial arts. I've explored something that hasn't been done a lot in Tamil cinema. It's more of what we have seen of the mass heroes all these years. So, it is a new space for a Tamil girl to play in a film."
Training and Inspirations
To prepare for the role, Preity drew inspiration from iconic action characters. "After I signed, I watched a lot of action films where women did action. Agent Tina (a character from Vikram) was the first reference I went for. I also learnt karate and had many rehearsals with the fight masters to understand the technique and execute a scene properly."
A Diverse Lineup of Roles
Preity emphasized the uniqueness of her upcoming projects. "In Idhayam Murali, I play a quintessential heroine who's a scientist. Whereas in Dashamakan, I play a young, naive girl in her early twenties. I'm also doing a film with Ashok Selvan, in which I play an emotionally intense and mature role. The stories I’m choosing right now are quite fresh, and the roles are quite different from each other. I'd also like to explore Hindi cinema."
Choosing Undeniable Opportunities
Reflecting on her career phase, Preity said, "Right now, I want to take up opportunities that feel undeniable." She added, "I'm at a phase where I want to slow down a bit, see how my films (she is expecting five to six movies to release this year) are received and assess myself before I take up more projects. I see comments such as 'Why are you doing action?' People expect me to do more commercial heroine-esque roles. But right now, I want to take up opportunities that feel undeniable."
With a mix of action, science, and emotional depth, Preity Mukhundhan is set to showcase her versatility in the coming months.
