<p>With her latest film <em>Drishyam 2</em> gearing up for release, actor Meena has made it clear that critical acclaim and commercial success were equally important to her and she considered them to be 'like her eyes'.</p>.<p>"I want both and cannot pick one. They are like my eyes. Everyone associated with a film--right from the producers to the actors-- can truly be satisfied only when critical acclaim and commercial success meet," she told <em>DH</em>.</p>.<p>Meena started her career as a child artiste with the Tamil movie <em>Nenjangal </em>which hit the screens in 1982. She soon made her debut as a leading lady with the Telugu movie <em>Seetharamayya Gari Manavaralu</em>. The star went on to act alongside the likes of Kamal Haasan, Balakrishna, Rajinikanth, Vishnuvardhan, Mohanlal and Mammootty.</p>.<p><strong>Also read:</strong> <strong><a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/might-make-a-sequel-to-papanasam-if-kamal-haasan-agrees-says-director-jeethu-joseph-949708.html" target="_blank">Might make a sequel to 'Papanasam' if Kamal Haasan agrees, says director Jeethu Joseph</a></strong></p>.<p>Meena received praise for her work in films like <em>Nattamai</em>, <em>Muthu</em>, <em>Swathi Muthu </em>and <em>Avvai Shanmughi</em>, proving her mettle. She, however, suffered setbacks when films like <em>Veera</em> and <em>Kathanayakudu</em> failed to impress fans. <em>Veera</em> did not make the desired impact as audiences felt it was not as good as <em>Annamalai</em>. <em>Kathanayakudu</em>, on the other hand, proved to be a failure as it was promoted as a Rajinikanth film even though the story revolved around the character played by Jagapathi Babu.</p>.<p>The setbacks, however, did not impact her popularity as she remained a force to be reckoned with despite the emergence of younger stars. This became clear when she starred opposite Mohanlal in <em>Drishyam</em>, which emerged as a blockbuster and was subsequently remade in multiple languages. She will be hoping to add another feather to her cap with her upcoming movie<em> Drishyam 2</em>, a sequel to the cult classic. The Jeethu Joseph-helmed movie revolves around the journey of a cable operator-turned producer with a past and has created a buzz among fans reunites her with 'Lalettan'. Many feel that it might prove to be better than the first part if the execution is up to the mark.</p>.<p>The thriller is slated to release on Amazon Prime Video on February 19, skipping the theatrical route.</p>.<p>She will also be seen in the Tamil movie <em>Annaatthe</em>, which reunites her with 'Superstar' Rajinikanth. The film features 'Thalaivar' in a new avatar and has an emotional narrative, which is likely to appeal to the masses. The Siva-directed movie is expected to hit the screens on November 4. </p>
<p>With her latest film <em>Drishyam 2</em> gearing up for release, actor Meena has made it clear that critical acclaim and commercial success were equally important to her and she considered them to be 'like her eyes'.</p>.<p>"I want both and cannot pick one. They are like my eyes. Everyone associated with a film--right from the producers to the actors-- can truly be satisfied only when critical acclaim and commercial success meet," she told <em>DH</em>.</p>.<p>Meena started her career as a child artiste with the Tamil movie <em>Nenjangal </em>which hit the screens in 1982. She soon made her debut as a leading lady with the Telugu movie <em>Seetharamayya Gari Manavaralu</em>. The star went on to act alongside the likes of Kamal Haasan, Balakrishna, Rajinikanth, Vishnuvardhan, Mohanlal and Mammootty.</p>.<p><strong>Also read:</strong> <strong><a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/might-make-a-sequel-to-papanasam-if-kamal-haasan-agrees-says-director-jeethu-joseph-949708.html" target="_blank">Might make a sequel to 'Papanasam' if Kamal Haasan agrees, says director Jeethu Joseph</a></strong></p>.<p>Meena received praise for her work in films like <em>Nattamai</em>, <em>Muthu</em>, <em>Swathi Muthu </em>and <em>Avvai Shanmughi</em>, proving her mettle. She, however, suffered setbacks when films like <em>Veera</em> and <em>Kathanayakudu</em> failed to impress fans. <em>Veera</em> did not make the desired impact as audiences felt it was not as good as <em>Annamalai</em>. <em>Kathanayakudu</em>, on the other hand, proved to be a failure as it was promoted as a Rajinikanth film even though the story revolved around the character played by Jagapathi Babu.</p>.<p>The setbacks, however, did not impact her popularity as she remained a force to be reckoned with despite the emergence of younger stars. This became clear when she starred opposite Mohanlal in <em>Drishyam</em>, which emerged as a blockbuster and was subsequently remade in multiple languages. She will be hoping to add another feather to her cap with her upcoming movie<em> Drishyam 2</em>, a sequel to the cult classic. The Jeethu Joseph-helmed movie revolves around the journey of a cable operator-turned producer with a past and has created a buzz among fans reunites her with 'Lalettan'. Many feel that it might prove to be better than the first part if the execution is up to the mark.</p>.<p>The thriller is slated to release on Amazon Prime Video on February 19, skipping the theatrical route.</p>.<p>She will also be seen in the Tamil movie <em>Annaatthe</em>, which reunites her with 'Superstar' Rajinikanth. The film features 'Thalaivar' in a new avatar and has an emotional narrative, which is likely to appeal to the masses. The Siva-directed movie is expected to hit the screens on November 4. </p>