What role did Rukmini Vasanth play in 'Kantara: Chapter 1'?

Rukmini Vasanth played the role of Princess Kanakavathi in the film 'Kantara: Chapter 1'.

What did Rukmini Vasanth say about the portrayal of women in 'Kantara: Chapter 1'?

Rukmini Vasanth praised the well-written, emotionally-grounded female character she portrayed, stating that it was a "great character to play" as she could "hold a sword and ride a horse".

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'Kantara: Chapter 1' Actress Rukmini Vasanth Talks Grounded Female Portrayal

Q: How did Rukmini Vasanth prepare for her character in 'Kantara: Chapter 1'?

Rukmini Vasanth underwent extensive cultural research, sword-training, and horse-riding lessons to prepare for her action-oriented role as Princess Kanakavathi.

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Rukmini Vasanth plays Princess Kanakavathi in 'Kantara: Chapter 1'
Underwent sword-training and horse-riding for the action-oriented role
Praised the well-written, emotionally-grounded female character

'Kantara: Chapter 1' Actress Rukmini Vasanth Talks Grounded Female Portrayal

In an exclusive interview, actress Rukmini Vasanth opens up about her experience portraying the character of Princess Kanakavathi in the critically acclaimed film 'Kantara: Chapter 1'. Released on October 2, 2025, the movie has already grossed over ₹300 crore worldwide, surpassing the box office success of 'KGF: Chapter 2' in Karnataka.

Vasanth explains that to truly embody the character, she needed to deeply understand the cultural context of the region. This involved extensive research and immersion in the local traditions during the film's shoot in the villages. Additionally, she underwent rigorous sword-training and horse-riding lessons to prepare for the action sequences.