Samantha Ruth Prabhu, the reigning diva, is bracing up for her fourth big-ticket release this Summer. In this exclusive interview to IndiaGlitz, the actress talks about trying her hand at comedy in 'A Aa', the difficulty in striking chemistry with friend Nithiin, why she thinks Anupama will go places, how she sees the failure of 'Brahmotsavam', why she calls NTR the toughest dancer, and more.

We have seen Samantha in so many roles so far. In what sense are we going to see a new Samantha in 'A Aa'?

I always pick a film on the basis of how my character has been etched. Over the years, I have played intense roles, I have done sentimental ones. But in this film, I have done comedy, too. I have always had huge respect for comedians/comediennes. It's because comedy is very hard to portray.

So, how did you prepare yourself for this role?

Trivikram Srinivas has got a very good sense of humour. I tried to internalize his body language as much as I could. I tried to imitate him. I hope I have done full justice to the role. I am also looking forward to the audience's response. If I get appreciation, the credit must go to Trivikram.

Is it a female-oriented film, as Trivikram suggested?

I think he didn't suggest that. The script is the hero of 'A Aa'. It's almost like a poem almost. We are just characters. I had the biggest high from beginning to end when I watched the final copy.

Script being the hero, are there any elements that make your or Anupama's character cloud over Nithiin's anywhere in the story?

When the hero and the heroine have equal screen space, you automatically think it's a heroine-oriented film. 'A Aa' is not just a love story; it's also about the relationships between family members, say, a daughter and her father. The story is told from her (Samantha's character) point of view. But everyone takes the story story forward, not just the hero and/or the heroines.

How is Anasuya Ramalingam different from Samantha's previous characters?

I have played quite serious roles, bubbly ones. I have never tried my hand at comedy and this is the first time that I have done it. I really hope it will be acknowledged.

In the trailer, you are seen indulging in some quirks with your father.

Yes, my character and my father's (played by Naresh) share a great bonding. He is very cool and is like my friend in the movie. He and Nadiya mam have done a great job.

It's the third time that Trivikram roped you in as a female lead, the first two times being for 'Attarintiki Daredi' and 'S/o Satyamurthy'. What do you think brings him to you?

(Smiles). I think this is a question you got to put to him. But whichever director has repeated me, tells me that they like me because I really work hard. At the end of the day, people find it easy to work with a hard worker.

How is Anasuya Ramalingam different from Anupama's character?

We are very different. She is from the village, while I from the city. But we are also similar in that we both are brattish and stubborn. (Smiles). She is wonderful in the film. She is very talented, she has dubbed for herself. She will go a long way in the industry.

How far has you being Nithiin's friend helped on-screen chemistry to come out well?

We being friends was a disadvantage initially. The chemistry was difficult to pull off. But after a few days, we could strike it with the director's help. Him being a friend adds to the pressure of scoring a hit. I am really hoping that 'A Aa' becomes a hit because the producer, the director and the hero are all my friends. It's very personal to me.

Be it in 'Attarintiki Daredi', 'S/o Satyamurthy' or this film, you are not a solo heroine. How do you see it?

I think we all play characters in a film. The moment you say 'heroine no. 1' and 'heroine no. 2', (you are wrong). I never look at how many songs I have or how many girls are there in a movie. If I like my character, I play it. That's it.

Trivikram's characters talk very intelligently. Their talk is high-brow. How is it in this film?

There are no punch lines in 'A Aa'. The language is very colloquial. There are is a certain flow in the proceedings. Trivikram has given me and Nithiin makeovers. There is a new Nithiin and a new me here. There are no big highs or big lows in the film. It's a feel good, soft, soulful film.

The element of class difference between Anasuya and Anand is not new. Do you think it's cliched? How different is this element in 'A Aa'?

I don't claim this film to be a novel script. The way it has been treated is very fresh. While working on the scenes, nothing seemed cliched or forced to me. The flow is very smooth. The looks are fresh. The dialogues are certainly very fresh. I don't have a fear that the film is cliched.

How has Trivikram cast a spell on you with his narration?

His dialogues are really soul-stirring. It's my character which narrates the film and so, there are lots of voice-overs. I am really proud to say that I got to say those lines. It's amazing how Trivikram writes. The way he puts his thoughts in lines is beautiful.

What makes you say that NTR is the toughest dancer?

It's scary to dance with NTR because there is no way there is going to a second take. You have to make sure that you get the moves right. You have to be on guard because he is going to get it right the very first time. So the pressure is definitely high.

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