All Set for the Long Innings
PROVOKE Lifestyle|October 2022
NIVETHA THOMAS CHOOSES HER ROLES AFTER MUCH DELIBERATION, AND WHEN SHE IS IN A FILM, SHE GIVES HER 100%. SHE DOESN'T MIND THE WAIT, AS SHE QUOTES, "WHO KNOWS IF I DON'T FIND FILMS OF MY CHOICE, THEN I WILL END UP WRITING A STORY THAT I WANT TO ACT IN."
RAJESHWARI KALYANAM
All Set for the Long Innings

Nivetha Thomas, the once National award-winning child actor who became the darling of Telugu audience with her films like ‘Gentleman’ and ‘Ninnukori’, and Pawan Kalyan’s Vakeel Saab, comes back with one of its kind films, ‘Saakini Daakini’ with Regina Cassandra. A Guru Production, directed by Sudheer Varma, the film brings back the discourse to the need for more stories and films which revolve around women protagonists, and normalizing films with female leads. Producer Sunita Tati and her team remodel the Korean film Midnight Runners to suit Telugu sensibilities.

While the original is all about bromance with two male leads, ‘Saakini Daakini’ is about two young women police trainees. Regina and Nivetha ace the show, and the latter says – she hopes the film will change the narrative of the so-called women-oriented films. That is ambitious perhaps – but to give credit where it’s due – the film managed to break stereotypes at many levels. Nivetha has once again shown that she will choose roles that are different, and bring value to the film. “I would rather be known for my meaningful roles than anything else.”

You take too much care to choose your films. Doesn’t it worry you when you have to wait for your next film to come your way because you’re so choosy?

This story is from the {{IssueName}} edition of {{MagazineName}}.

Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.

This story is from the {{IssueName}} edition of {{MagazineName}}.

Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.

MORE STORIES FROM PROVOKE LIFESTYLEView all
Why Is Your Probiotic Not Working?
PROVOKE Lifestyle

Why Is Your Probiotic Not Working?

Here's The Secret That Makes It Work Its Magic

time-read
4 mins  |
August 2024
Embracing Maximalism The Return Of Luxe!
PROVOKE Lifestyle

Embracing Maximalism The Return Of Luxe!

Luxe Is Back In Full Force And Here's A Look At How You Can Snag The Trend.

time-read
2 mins  |
August 2024
Party Twists
PROVOKE Lifestyle

Party Twists

AS WE GET OLDER, ATTENDING PARTIES SOMETIMES FEELS MORE TIRESOME THAN FUN, ESPECIALLY IF THE FORMAT HASN'T CHANGED FOR YEARS. BUT GATHERING TOGETHER IS A HUMAN NEED, SO READ ON FOR SOME IDEAS ON HOW TO SHAKE UP YOUR NEXT GATHERING SO THAT GUESTS HAVE MORE FUN THAN EVER BEFORE!

time-read
7 mins  |
August 2024
India's Hottest Smartphones Are Here!
PROVOKE Lifestyle

India's Hottest Smartphones Are Here!

WHICH ONE WILL YOU PICK?

time-read
4 mins  |
August 2024
FRANCO TAMIL CUISINE: A LOVE AFFAIR BETWEEN TWO CULTURES!
PROVOKE Lifestyle

FRANCO TAMIL CUISINE: A LOVE AFFAIR BETWEEN TWO CULTURES!

LAZY LANGUOROUS PONDICHERRY IS THE PERFECT GETAWAY FOR THOSE SEEKING RESPITE FROMTHE BUSTLE OF CITY LIFE. FROMTHE QUAINT FRENCH STREETS TO THE HERITAGE BUILDINGS, IT’S A SPACE THAT RESONATES OF PAST GLORY THAT WALKS HANDIN-HAND WITH THE TRAPPINGS OF MODERNITY.

time-read
2 mins  |
August 2024
Step up your nail game!
PROVOKE Lifestyle

Step up your nail game!

SNAZZY GEL NAIL TRENDS AND EXPERT TIPS THAT WILL TRANSFORM YOUR DIGITS FROM DRAB TO DAZZLING!

time-read
3 mins  |
August 2024
I'm a Sufi Soul
PROVOKE Lifestyle

I'm a Sufi Soul

PARINEETI CHOPRA GETS CANDID ON HER FILMS, MARRIAGE AND HOW SHE LIKES TO BALANCE BOTH HER PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONAL LIFE WELL

time-read
9 mins  |
August 2024
SHOULD YOU FAKE IT TILL YOU MAKE IT?
PROVOKE Lifestyle

SHOULD YOU FAKE IT TILL YOU MAKE IT?

LUXE BRANDS ARE A CUT ABOVE THE REST AND WHILE A SMALL PERCENTAGE CAN AFFORD THEM, THE REST CAN JUST DREAM HOWEVER, IS IT FAIR TO FAKE IT?

time-read
2 mins  |
August 2024
GETTING HIGH ON FASHION!
PROVOKE Lifestyle

GETTING HIGH ON FASHION!

MEET ABY DOMINIC THE MAN BEHIND INDIA S BIGGEST EXHIBITION BRAND, HI LIFE EXHIBITION

time-read
3 mins  |
August 2024
MEET BOLLYWOOD'S FAVOURITE MAKEUP ARTIST Ojas Rajani
PROVOKE Lifestyle

MEET BOLLYWOOD'S FAVOURITE MAKEUP ARTIST Ojas Rajani

AISHWARYA RAI TO DEEPIKA PADUKONE, THE MOST BEAUTIFUL ACTRESSES IN BOLLYWOOD SWEAR BY THE MAGIC TOUCH OF OJAS RAJANI. HERE'S A BRUTALLY CANDID, NO HOLDS BARRED INTERVIEW WITH HER.

time-read
5 mins  |
August 2024