If I Believe, I Will Act for Love: Ileana Opens Up

Ileana D’Cruz, a leading actress known for her captivating performances in Telugu films like “Pokiri” and “Jalsa,” recently experienced a mixed critical reception for her latest project, “Do Aur Do Pyaar.” This prompted a candid interview where Ileana shed light on her character, the film’s journey, and the unexpected pause in her acting career.

While acknowledging her characteristic selectiveness in choosing roles, Ileana clarifies that her recent hiatus was unintentional. The unforeseen arrival of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 disrupted her pursuit of promising projects. Filming for “Do Aur Do Pyaar” commenced in 2021, followed by her pregnancy, leading her to remark, “Sometimes, we have to take a break with nothing in our hands.”

Despite the break, Ileana revealed a strong personal connection to her character, Nora, in “Do Aur Do Pyaar.” “Like Nora,” she explains, “I am very sensitive. I crave deep, emotional connection. Public displays of affection, wholehearted love, and unwavering trust – these are things I wouldn’t hesitate to express. Nora embodies that spirit. She desires a man who prioritizes her completely, someone who’s by her side constantly.”

Ileana approaches criticism with a lighthearted perspective. “There will always be those who judge,” she says. “They form quick opinions about people. When I hear such things, I can only laugh them off.” Interestingly, Ileana was immediately drawn to the script of “Do Aur Do Pyaar” and readily agreed to the role, surprising even the director, Shirisha Guha Thakurta. The director likely hadn’t anticipated such a swift acceptance for a character with a somewhat flawed portrayal.

This interview provides valuable insight into Ileana D’Cruz’s personal connection to her craft, her ability to navigate career interruptions, and her optimistic approach to criticism. It also offers a glimpse into the creative decisions behind her role selection, highlighting her willingness to embrace characters with depth and complexity.

Lady Superstar Comes On Top Of The List Once Again!

Nayanthara is referred to as ‘Lady Superstar’ and she definitely deserves it. She has been in the film industry for two decades now and she is nearing her forties. At this age, many actresses tend to fade away but Nayan is still going strong and bagging big projects with star heroes along with heroine-oriented films. Her versatility and acting prowess helped her stay on top of the game even today.

The ‘Bigil’ actress is currently working on multiple projects and the talk in Chennai is that she is receiving jaw-dropping remuneration for these films. Sources say that Nayan is demanding nearly ten crores per film. While many are getting shocked, producers are fine with giving her such a huge paycheque. This is massive as some of the medium-level heroes do not get such big remuneration.

Many expected Trisha to be in the No.1 spot in terms of highest remuneration latterly but it is Nayanthara who is still on top with her unmatchable craze. She struck the right balance of making commercial movies along with concept-based movies impressed the audience big time. While her counterparts like Kajal, Pooja Hegde, and Anushka Shetty are taking 3-4 crores per film, it is Nayanthara who is taking the highest remuneration and is still working under her own set of rules.

There are analysts suggesting that not every film can become highly successful and producers will start to look for other options if some of Nayan’s films fail. But looking at how Nayan continued her journey over the years on her terms and outlasted many star heroines like Kajal, Tamannah, Asin, Genelia and others, we can see her staying in a league of her own for the next couple of years. She has been getting Bollywood offers lately as well.