Dreams in Motion

LOKAH UNIVERSE'S NITHYA SHRI TAKES US ON A CINEMATIC JOURNEY THROUGH HER CREATIVE WORLD, SHARING HOW A BENGALURU GIRL DISCOVERED AND EMBRACED HER TRUE PASSION

- BY SHAHUL HAMEED

Working alongside cinematic legends like Mani Ratnam and Kamal Haasan in one of the most anticipated films of the year, Thug Life and followed it up with an intense performance in Lokah, is a dream most actors can only imagine. For Bengaluru's own Nithya Shri, that dream became reality. After delivering a riveting performance in the Lokah Universe's inaugural instalment, Nithya Shri sat down with us to share her experiences, from stepping into the superhero world to navigating the highs and challenges of the celluloid industry. Her story is one of talent, tenacity, and the magic that happens when preparation meets opportunity.

You've had quite an eventful year, working alongside two legends, Mani Ratnam and Kamal Haasan, and following it up with a powerful performance in one of the year's most unexpected films, Lokah. How's your mind space right now?

Grateful is the feeling I have in this moment. As a child, you dream of moments like this. Then come years of training, of working tirelessly to turn that dream into reality. And one day, when you least expect it, the universe answers, making it real. All the hard work, the tears, the uncertainty, they pay off. You get the chance to work with legends and have your efforts recognized. That moment makes everything worthwhile. The only thing you can do is fully embrace it, enjoy it with all your heart, stay humble, and move forward with renewed focus and energy. Keep working on yourself, on your craft.

Can you tell us a bit about your childhood and growing up in Bengaluru? What kind of environment shaped you?