How does it feel to be back after a hiatus, especially in acting?

It's a long time since I did Show though it doesn't feel like I'm coming back. I have been involved in film making producing and acting through all my actors and experiencing it through my eyes. It's fun to be in front of the camera. Portraying another character is like experiencing life. One gets to wear different clothes as part of being a different person and you learn different aspects of your self. You surprise yourself sometimes. You didn't know an emotion existed within you. I enjoy acting, not full time but at my own pace. Most importantly, the character should suit me.

What excited you about Kavya's Diary that you had to act in it?

This film required two ladies. Charmee fits the bill perfectly for the bubbly young girl perfectly. The other character was interesting. It was about an urban housewife who juggles home and work. I could identify with that character. It suited my personality too. I thought I would be able to do justice to the role of a woman of substance.

Could you talk a bit more about your role?

She is a lady with a strong character. She is my ideal woman. I would like to be like her. I identify with her as she is nice, caring and giving.

The film is being touted as a family thriller. Could you explain this?

You have never seen a family thriller before in Telugu films. A thriller or suspense is between youth or a couple generally. In Kavya's Diary the suspense unfolds within the family with the coming of a new character. It's a different, fresh thought maintaining all commercial ingredients. The second half is an edge-of-the-seat thriller.