For six months, I lived and breathed as Nemeli, says Preity Mukhundhan on her role in Kannappa

IANS July 4, 2025 457 views

Preity Mukhundhan has opened up about her transformative experience in the film Kannappa, revealing the intense dedication she poured into her character Nemeli. As a newcomer, she struggled with the physical and emotional demands of the role, spending six months completely immersed in her performance. Her heartfelt Instagram post showcases her gratitude for the overwhelming love and recognition from audiences. Despite being just two weeks into her acting career, Mukhundhan considers her experience extraordinary and deeply meaningful.

"For six months, I lived and breathed as this character" - Preity Mukhundhan
For six months, I lived and breathed as Nemeli, says Preity Mukhundhan on her role in Kannappa
Chennai, July 4: Actress Preity Mukhundhan, whose performance in the recently released magnum opus Kannappa has come in for widespread praise from the audience, has now penned a note of gratitude in which she has said that she lived and breathed as her character in the film for six months.

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Newcomer actress dedicated herself fully to challenging Kannappa role

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Overcame physical and emotional challenges during film preparation

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Expressed deep gratitude for audience love and recognition

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Highlighted transformative experience as a two-week-old actor on set

The actress also went on to disclose that she struggled to learn her craft and cope with the physical intensity she had to endure during this period.

Taking to her Instagram page to thank audiences for all the love that they were showering on her, she wrote, "There are times in life when words feel both inadequate and essential-- when love surrounds you so unexpectedly. These last few days have been exactly that for me. To everyone who has sent love, recognition, and warmth my way--you have no idea how happy your words have made me."

She then said, "For six months, I lived and breathed as this character, struggling to learn my craft and cope with the physical intensity I had to endure. And to know that this has found its way to you all makes every sleepless night and every moment of doubt feel worthwhile. There's something beautiful about being seen, for work that came from the deepest wells of your being."

She went on to say, "I was merely two weeks old as an actor on sets, and to have stood alongside some of the most celebrated people in our industry has been nothing short of extraordinary, especially knowing that I was just beginning to find my wings. I'm still fangirling over my memories."

Stating that she had made so many beautiful friends in this journey, the actress said that she had met the most inspiring people for which she would be forever grateful.

"To all the people who have made this possible for me, I'm immensely grateful. Also, thhank you to every one of you for taking the time out to show me love and message me, I'm soooo happy. So, so much love to you all," she said.

Reader Comments

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Rohit P
Respect for the hard work! But honestly, the film's VFX overshadowed performances. Preity did well but the character development could've been better. Still, great effort for a debut!
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Ananya R
So proud to see South Indian cinema getting such talented actors! Preity's emotional scenes were just wow 😍 Can't wait to see what she does next. Hope she does more Tamil films too!
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Vikram M
Her humility is as impressive as her acting! Most newcomers these days act like they own the industry after one hit. Refreshing to see someone acknowledge their learning journey. #StayHumble
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Sarah B
As someone new to Indian cinema, I'm blown away by the dedication actors put into roles here. In Hollywood, we rarely see this level of immersion. Preity's performance was truly special - made me emotional in several scenes!
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Karthik V
The physical transformation was no joke! My cousin worked on sets and said Preity would train for 4 hours daily before shooting. That's real commitment to craft. Hope she wins awards this season!

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