If my dad doesn't watch my films, I will fight him: Aditi Shankar

IANS May 12, 2025 372 views

Aditi Shankar, daughter of renowned director Shankar, is making waves with her Telugu film debut in Bhairavam. The actress playfully challenges her father to watch her new movie, showcasing her confident and bubbly personality. Her character in the film reportedly reflects her own real-life traits, which caught the director's attention. Produced by Sri Sathya Sai Arts, the film is set to release on May 30th and marks an exciting new chapter in Aditi's emerging film career.

"He has no other option. If he doesn't watch my films, I will fight him." - Aditi Shankar
If my dad doesn't watch my films, I will fight him: Aditi Shankar
Chennai, May 12: Actress Aditi Shankar, who is also the younger daughter of ace director Shankar, has jokingly disclosed that her dad has no other option but to watch her films and that if he does not watch her films, she would fight him.

Key Points

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Actress makes bold Telugu debut in Bhairavam

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Daughter of ace director Shankar enters new film market

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Character mirrors her real personality

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Overcame initial language barriers with director's support

The pretty actress, after having made her mark in Tamil cinema, is now all set to debut in Telugu with director Vijay Kanakamedala's upcoming action extravaganza 'Bhairavam'.

During a press conference that was called by the unit of Bhairavam as part of the film's promotions, the actress was asked if her father watched her movies. The cheerful and bubbly actress said with a laugh, "He has no other option. If he doesn't watch my films, I will fight him."

'Bhairavam', which features Bellamkonda Sai Srinivas, Manoj Manchu and Nara Rohit in the lead along with Aditi Shankar, Anandi and Divya Pillai, will have Aditi Shankar playing a character that is bold and honest, yet bubbly at the same time.

Says Aditi,"The character I play in this film is close to my original character. Director Vijay saw my first film in Tamil and thought I would be a good fit for the character in 'Bhairavam'. He called me and told me about this project and that's how I got into this project."

Aditi said that she used to come to Ramoji Film City and the Telugu states for shootings with her father. "Now coming here and shooting for my own film is a dream come true moment. I always wanted to work in Telugu. It gave me great joy to come forward with such a good film for the Telugu audience," she said.

When asked what kind of challenges she faced while doing this film, which happens to be her debut film in Telugu, Aditi said that she initially thought there would be a language barrier. "However, our director and writer Satya helped a lot. With their help, this journey went very smoothly," the actress said.

Produced by KK Radhamohan under the banner of Sri Sathya Sai Arts and presented by Dr. Jayanthilal Gada, the head of Pen Studios, the film is scheduled to hit theaters on May 30 this year.

Reader Comments

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Priya K.
Aditi is such a breath of fresh air in the industry! Her confidence and humor remind me so much of her father's energy. Wishing her all the best for Bhairavam - can't wait to see her in a Telugu film after her Tamil success! 🤩
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Rahul M.
It's cute how she jokes about fighting her dad 😂 But seriously, having Shankar as your father must bring huge expectations. Glad to see she's carving her own path rather than just riding on his fame. The industry needs more self-made talents like her.
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Sneha R.
As someone who watched her Tamil debut, I can say she's got great screen presence. But I hope the Telugu script does justice to her talent - sometimes debut films in other languages can be stereotypical. Fingers crossed for Bhairavam!
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Vikram S.
Interesting choice to debut in Telugu with an action film! Most actresses start with romantic roles. Shows she's not afraid to take risks. Hope the industry gives her more substantial roles than just being the heroine beside big stars.
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Ananya P.
Her comment about language barriers is so relatable! Many South Indian actors face this when working across Tamil/Telugu/Malayalam industries. Good on the director for supporting her - shows teamwork matters more than just language.
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Karthik N.
While I appreciate her enthusiasm, I hope she focuses more on acting skills than just being 'bubbly'. The industry has enough star kids who rely on personality rather than craft. That said, wishing her the best - Shankar's daughter must have inherited some talent!

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