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Koodiyattam Artist's Accidental Acting Stint
29 Sep
Summary
- Koodiyattam artiste Kapila Venu explored acting unexpectedly after a film offer.
- A Sri Lankan filmmaker discovered Venu's work on Instagram during the pandemic.
- She starred in the Tamil film 'Neelira,' based on the Sri Lankan Civil War.
Koodiyattam artiste Kapila Venu recounted her unexpected foray into acting, a path initiated by a Sri Lankan filmmaker who discovered her Instagram profile during the Covid-19 pandemic.
This accidental encounter led to Venu being offered the lead role in the Tamil film 'Neelira,' a cinematic exploration of the Sri Lankan Civil War. The filmmaker reportedly saw a resemblance to his mother in Venu and was inspired by her performance films related to traditional arts.
While she has since appeared in two films, including a commercial role as a villain, Venu stated that she has not yet received a compelling offer from the Malayalam film industry. She holds filmmaker Lijo Jose Pellissery in high regard.
Venu emphasized that her engagement with acting stems from curiosity and a desire for occasional creative escapes, rather than a definitive career shift from her deep roots in Koodiyattam and traditional performing arts.
