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Actor Keerthy Suresh's talents extend far beyond the silver screen. In a chat with Prachi Khanna, she talks about her growing interest in the world of investments - from real estate to tech to co-owning a cricket team

- Prachi Khanna

Tell us about the person behind the Keerthy Suresh star persona.

I’m a simple person. I love doing everyday things—like having phuchhka on the streets of Mumbai, driving and spending time with my pup, who is my stress buster. I enjoy being at home, doing nothing when I can, and hosting friends. I try to live as normally as possible, balancing everything with my work. It’s not always easy, but I make it work. Maybe it’s because I’m a Libran!

Being from a family of industry legends, do you feel their pressure to live up to their name?

Yes, there’s definitely a sense of responsibility, especially after Mahanati. I’m doing female-driven films with meaningful messages, which adds to that pressure. Though I grew up surrounded by cinema, my parents kept things simple and grounded. My dad always told me that my career would unfold naturally, and it did. The pressure to perform never decreases—every success raises expectations. But I embrace this pressure as it motivates me to do my best.

How do you manage the diversity of roles and languages like Malayalam, Tamil and Telugu?

I grew up speaking both Malayalam and Tamil at home. I learned to read and write them. Telugu was initially challenging, but I picked it up while dubbing for Mahanati and correcting mistakes on set. Kannada is on my list to learn next.