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A WIN TO REMEMBER

August 19, 2024

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The New Indian Express

HOW does an actor's life change after winning the National Award? "I have not slept for almost two days now," says Nithya Menen, when asked what feels different after winning the Best Actress award for her performance in Thiruchitrambalam.

- JAYABHUVANESHWARI B

A WIN TO REMEMBER

“I am still getting calls from wellwishers. On the day my award was announced, I was overwhelmed with love. I had actually planned to do some script work with a few friends at my house. I prioritised my script work over the award announcement. I put my phone on silent after the announcement and dived deep into work. I took it back only at 11 PM, and by the time I finished responding to all the messages it was 6 AM," she narrates the events of the night. In this conversation, the actor opens up about the different kinds of compliments she has been receiving, why subtle performances are tougher than intense ones, the role of her co-stars Dhanush and Bharathiraja, and more Excerpts:

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