Nithya Menen on National Award-winning role: 'Felt like new territory, was pushed out of my comfort zone'

Dressed in a traditional saree, Nithya Menen, along with her parents, attended the 70th National Film Awards at Vigyan Bhawan.

Fresh off her National Award for Best Actress win, Nithya Menen revealed that her role in Thiruchitrambalam pushed her out of her comfort zone as it was a character unlike any she had played before.

Renowned for her strong performances and commitment to her craft, Nithya received critical acclaim for her role as Sobhana, which earned her the prestigious National Award for the first time.

Dressed in a traditional saree, Nithya Menen, along with her parents, attended the 70th National Film Awards function at Vigyan Bhawan recently.

She received the award from President Droupadi Murmu for her exceptional portrayal of Shobana in the Dhanush-starrer Thiruchitrambalam.

Nithya Menen poses with her parents as they arrive for the 70th National Film Awards at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi.

In an exclusive interview with DH, Nithya shared her experience working in the movie. Nithya said, “Thiruchitrambalam was a very special experience. The four lead actors were very much like family. Supporting each other and always being appreciative of me.”

“It was also where I was pushed a bit out of my comfort zone to play a character that was very different from me. And someone I had not met or interacted with. So, it felt like new territory then, although now it feels as though she was so much a part of me,'' said the actor.

Her upcoming projects reflect this commitment to quality. Dropping hints about her upcoming projects, Nithya said, “I did a film in the thriller genre in Hindi and you’ll get to know once the official announcement happens.”

Nithya Menon fans are up for a treat as you’ll will also hear something about her in the OTT space. “You may also hear me doing something soon in the OTT space for a show. The character I think is very well made and written,” she said.

While Nithya hasn't officially signed the show, it's rumoured that she will join the cast and will share more details once her involvement is confirmed.

In the meantime, Nithya is busy getting ready for the highly anticipated Idli Kadai, where she will be seen alongside Dhanush once again. A picture of the duo from the set has already garnered thousands of likes and hundreds of comments as fans are thrilled to witness the Thiruchitrambalam stars in this fresh collaboration.