After making a name for herself in the South, Rumini Vasantha is also making waves in Bollywood with Kaantara Chapter 1. After the super success of Kaantara during the COVID-19 pandemic, Rumini is now a new entry in this film. Excited about the film, A Trace is revealing many aspects of her personal life.
A Trace said, “Rishabh Sir had previously praised my film ‘Sapta Sagardache Alo,’ and his words meant a lot to me. But I never imagined that this would lead to an opportunity to work in such a big film. When he asked me to be a part of the film, it truly felt like a dream.
As I began to understand the story and my character, my excitement only increased.” I was a little nervous because the character was big and important to the story, but seeing Rishabh Sir’s trust in me gave me confidence.
How Did You Prepare To Play Your Character In The Film?
Working on such a film, I felt it necessary to fully immerse myself in the culture, because “Kantara” isn’t just a story…it’s deeply rooted in the traditions of the Karavali region. For my role, it was essential to deeply understand ghosts and deity worship. The writers and Rishabh Sir helped me in this process, not just explaining the customs, but also explaining how they impact society and people’s lives. If there was any challenge throughout the film, it was the physical skills I had to learn to truly bring my character, Kanakavati, to life.
How Was Your First Day On Set?
The first day is always filled with a bit of excitement and a bit of nervousness. New set, new environment, everything new. When I arrived on the set of ‘Kantara Chapter 1’, the team had already been shooting for a month. I had to find my place in their pace. Thankfully, the initial scenes were somewhat easy. There wasn’t much dialogue, which gave me time to focus on the character’s body language, gaze, and mannerisms. When the dialogue scenes arrived, I started working on the voice and other small details.
‘Bagheera’, ‘Madrasi’, ‘Kantara Chapter 1’, And Then ‘Tausik’. Last Year Has Been A Blessing For You. How Do You Look Back On This Period In Your Career?
This year has been very special for me. All the films I’ve been offered since last October have been quite different from one another. For me, this entire period has been one of experimentation and self-challenge. During this time, I did two things: understand my strengths and weaknesses and improve myself.
How Did Gulshan Devaiah And Rishabh Shetty Support You On Set?
What is the body language of a young woman like—how she walks, how she carries herself, how should she speak? Working with Gulshan Sir was also very inspiring. I’ve always admired his work, whether it’s in ‘The Haunting’ or ‘Mard Ko Dard Nahi Hota.’ What surprised me most was that he speaks Kannada so beautifully. Even though I knew he was from Coorg, I had no idea he was so comfortable with this particular dialect of South Karnataka.
