Nivetha Thomas: I don't mind waiting for good roles 

Nivetha Thomas, the vivacious actor, who began her career as a child artiste in 2008, has evolved into a bankable talent through her perseverance and conviction. After grabbing the attention of the audience with her performances in films like Gentleman, Ninnu Kori and 118, Nivetha is back with Brochevarevarura, a sophomore dark comedy.  Directed by Vivek Athreya, the film also stars Sree Vishnu, Satyadev Kancharana and Priyadarshi Pullikonda. The 23-year-old actor who will be seen as an aspiring classical dancer in the film opens up for a chat.

Excerpts from the conversation:

How is your character in Brochevarevarura different from your previous outings?

Working in this film was like finding a goldmine. When director Vivek Athreya narrated the script of Brochevarevarura, I was instantly hooked onto my character as I felt it was meant for me. Compared to my earlier works, I look totally different in this film and I play an aspiring Bharatanatyam dancer named Mithra, who represents the modern day woman. She shares an interesting relationship with her father and also crosses path with a gang of three friends -- Sree Vishnu, Priyadarshi and Satyadev -- called R3. The story is all about their situations, their decisions, destiny and the issues faced by them in the society. Brochevarevaru is not just a film, it’s an experience and one should feel the need to watch it in theatres. 

You've tried your hand at comedy and played a classical dancer for the first time. What was the most challenging part of the film?

I was trained in Bharatanatyam for two years during my childhood and I believe I still had that ease to pull off such roles. Although it's a small film, it has the most happening young actors times associated with it. So, it was working on the sets. Even after completing my portions, I used to sit and watch them perform. I understood that it is very hard to do comedy and but I believe that I have done it convincingly with the help of director Vivek.  I can proudly say that he is one of the talented writers and directors we have in Telugu cinema today. 

You've always played a realistic, independent and strong woman.

It's always a pleasure to be a part of good films that unleash my potential. My well-wishers suggest me to take up such roles as they help me evolve as an actor. I am not in a hurry and I can wait for good roles to come my way. I don't want to be typecast and I want to break the mould with every role of mine. 

Do you miss working in mainstream commercial films?

For the record, I have played a brief role in Jr NTR’s Jai Lava Kusa and Kalyan Ram’s 118 as I felt that my characters have changed the course of these films. I am always up for quality entertainers. 

What are your upcoming projects?

I’m doing a travel film titled Swasa. The pre-production is taking longer than expected and it will go on floors soon. I have also started shooting for Indraganti Mohanakrishna’s V. It’s a good story with a large ensemble cast. The shooting is in the last leg and I can confidently say it will be one of my best roles. 

About your role in Rajinikanth's Darbar. 

I am neither confirming nor denying my presence in that film as the makers are yet to make a formal announcement about it. One thing is for sure, I have been shooting non-stop and I’m looking forward to completing all these films soon.