A popular face on television shows, Sudha Chandran has also been a part of many movies. The actor shares that she is often quizzed about not taking up films.

“I am really surprised when people ask me, ‘Why are you not doing films?’. My answer is, if I get an offer, I will definitely do it, but offers are not coming my way. And this is the saddest part. I don’t know why I am not being cast for films,” she wonders.

Having been a part of many Hindi films such as Pati Parmeshwar, Thanedaar (both 1990), Malamaal Weekly (2006), as well as regional films, she says that it’s just a matter of a good role coming her way.

“I have done such wonderful films. Maybe producers and directors think as I am busy with TV shows, so I might not have time for films. But if I get a good role in a film, I’ll definitely take it up and make the time. Especially today, when there are films like Gangubai Kathiawadi, or Ram Leela (2013). You want to be a part of such good films because they have such wonderful roles. Today, more than ever, there is so much scope for an actor like me to perform. But I don’t know why I’ve not been called or cast as yet. That’s the million-dollar question I’ve been asking myself every day,” she laments.

Talking about the kinds of films being made nowadays, Chandran says, “Look at the variety of films today — be it RRR, Gangubai Kathiawadi, The Kashmir Files (TKF), Raazi (2018), or Sooryavanshi (2021)! The genres, the roles, the stories are just wonderful. And audiences have received them so beautifully and leaves them with a great impact. The mainstream commercial films like Sooryavanshi and RRR also have a beautiful narrative and are like paintings on celluloid. I feel this is the best phase of the film industry,” she ends.