Aishwarya Rai made her debut at the Cannes Film Festival this year, grabbing attention as she walked the red carpet.She wore a stunning silver and grey gown, which added to the excitement surrounding her appearance.
Before her Cannes debut, Aishwarya sat down for an interview at the festival, where she has been a regular for many years.During the interview, she spoke about her latest film, “Ponniyin Selvan: II” (PS2), and the roles she played in it.
In PS2, Aishwarya took on the challenging task of portraying dual roles: Nandini and her mute mother Mandakini Devi.When asked why Hindi cinema doesn’t offer her roles with similar complexities and depth, she responded by calling it a silent question that everyone tends to ask.She believes that when a film turns out exceptionally well and resonates with both the creators and the audience, it evokes such questions.She finds it rewarding when people recognize the work of actors, especially leading ladies like herself.
Aishwarya expressed her admiration for directors like Mani Ratnam, who create such impactful films.She considers it a pleasure to work with them and be a part of movies like PS2, where she feels immensely satisfied with the results.Ponniyin Selvan: II is the second installment of a period drama based on Kalki Krishnamurthy’s popular historical novel, “Ponniyin Selvan.” The film features a talented cast including Vikram, Trisha, Karthi, Jayam Ravi, Sobhita Dhulipala, and Aishwarya Lekshmi.It was released in theaters on April 28.
The film received positive reviews, with Aishwarya’s performance drawing particular praise.In a review by Hindustan Times, it was stated that Aishwarya Rai’s portrayal of Nandini was unbelievably good, marking a career-best performance.Her character had a powerful impact on the audience, and she effortlessly brought the film to life with her expressive eyes and moments of silence.
“Ponniyin Selvan: II” is a magnum opus produced by Lyca Productions.Its first part was released in September of the previous year in multiple languages, including Tamil, Hindi, Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada.The first film also received positive reviews from critics and became one of the biggest box office hits of the year.
