Suhas Yellapantula (BOMBAY TIMES; September 13, 2020)

Speculation is rife that Shriya Saran has been roped in to reprise Tabu’s role in Andhadhun in the film’s Telugu remake. Confirming she has been approached for the role, Shriya says she’s yet to sign the dotted line. “Yes, I was approached, but nothing has been finalised yet. We don’t know when things will get back on track (amid the pandemic). Also, I live in Barcelona and I’ll need to fly down to India, so there are a lot of logistics yet to be worked out,” she says, adding, “However, if it does happen, it’ll be a privilege to step into Tabu’s character. I’ve watched all her films and I find her work inspiring. Having said that, I’ll try to bring my own flavour to the character rather than try and imitate her. If I do end up doing the film, I hope to do justice to the character.”

Meanwhile, it’s been over six months since Shriya entered a film set. The actress is itching to get back to work, but she’s also keen to see some of her films hit the screens once theatres reopen.

Just before the lockdown in March, Shriya had wrapped up shoot for S S Rajamouli’s upcoming film RRR, in which she plays a cameo. “Although it’s a cameo, it felt great to work with S S Rajamouli again after Chatrapathi (2005). He has a grand vision and he’s trying something very different. Just being on the sets of RRR made me feel like I was part of something very special. I hope this pandemic is over soon, so that they can wrap up the shoot and release the film,” says the actress.

Speaking about her cameo in the first-of-its-kind historical fiction, Shriya says, “It’s a small role and I’ll share the screen with Ajay Devgn. He’s a thorough professional and a great guy to be around. I had a great time working with him.”