I am not too keen on glamour roles: Vijayalakshmi

Vijayalakshmi's role in her debut film, 'Chennai 600028,' was small but it got her noticed. With her second film, 'Anjathey' Vijayalakshmi makes a mark.

Daughter of director Agathiyen, Vijayalakshmi did not have films in mind when she set out on a career in modeling for saris and jewellery.

A qualified engineer, Vijayalakshmi hosted a breakfast show on Vijay TV for around two years.

Pleasant and friendly, the young actress talks about her journey into the tinsel world.

"While working with Vijay TV, there were offers for films. I was aware of the industry since my father is in it but was not too keen on films then," says Vijayalakshmi.

"But Venkat Prabhu, a good friend of mine coaxed me to do the role. He said it was a small one, just take it as a picnic. It was a real picnic on the sets with mostly boys for company. I used to get ragged by the team," she says with a laugh.

'Anjathey' offered Vijayalakshmi more space on the screen. As Kripa's sister, Uttara, she plays a pivotal role, which she executed well.

Talking of the film she says, "Myskin is a great human being. After my father, he is another person, whom I admire. Although a perfectionist, his working style is quite chilled.The climax scene in the sugar cane fields was tough. Narain gave me suggestions to improve my body language there."

When asked if her father was thinking of casting her in his films, With a grin, she says, "I am waiting to hear that from him."

Speaking of her roles, this huge fan of Maniratnam and Illayaraja says, "I am not keen on glamour roles, but I wouldn't like to be a door mat either in a story. I am interested in roles, where I am a bubbly teenager or the girl next door. And no wearing shorts or revealing my belly either."

A shopping freak, Vijayalakshmi and her two sisters, Karthika, older to her and Niranjani, younger than her often hang out together at malls. "We are great company, we can chat late into the night."

But when at home, you can catch this IT graduate hooked onto a game of Dinodash. Someday, maybe 10 or 15 years down the lane, she hopes to be behind the camera.

"It will be a perfect commercial film," says this Cancerian, who believes in 'living for the day.'

"You shouldn't really worry over two days, that is 'Yesterday' and 'tomorrow." Click the Movie button below for more info:
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