I know many actresses who started big but were sent packing, as they couldn't sustain the momentum. I am in this for the long haul.

People often ask me why I don't take up more heroine-oriented roles. My question is, 'Where are these roles?' I really appreciate actresses who sign only films with meaty roles. However, there aren't too many of them. The industry is simply male-dominated.

I have always wanted to work with Lingusamy, as he is a master of commercial cinema. I have always admired his etching of female characters.

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