Hrithika Srinivas, a fresh face who caught attention with her performance in Aparoopa, is quickly carving a niche for herself in the industry. While she’s excited about several projects, it’s her role in Abhishek Shetty's Aaram Aravinda Swamy that has her especially excited. In the film, Hrithika plays a girl with a disability and no dialogue, relying solely on her expressions to convey a range of emotions, an opportunity for her to prove herself. "I was told a lot of actors rejected the role, but I took it as a challenge," she shares.

Hrithika’s performance has already garnered praise from her co-star, Aniissh. "An appreciation from Aniissh means a lot to me," she says, adding, "I was nervous at first, watching him and Milana Nagaraj, both experienced actors. I wondered if I could match their standards. But once I got into the role, I pushed through my hesitation."

What she didn’t expect was the invaluable lessons she’d learn from Aniissh and Milana. "At first, I thought Aniissh might be serious and carry an attitude because of his intense looks. But he’s super fun and easy to work with," Hrithika reveals, adding, "I’ve learnt about being flexible and not letting first impressions shape expectations."

This project is Abhishek Shetty's third directorial venture, produced by Shreekanth Prasanna and Prashant Reddy with cinematography by YVB Shiva Sagar.