‘Mark’ Gave Me Recognition as a Strong Performer – Deepshikha Chandran
Actress Deepshikha Chandran, who impressed audiences with her powerful performance in the blockbuster Mark, has quickly become the talk of the town. With her striking screen presence and commendable acting skills, she has emerged as one of the most promising new faces. Recently, Deepshikha interacted with the media and shared insights about her journey, experiences, and upcoming projects.
Your performance in Mark is receiving an overwhelming response. How does it feel to gain mass heroine recognition so early in your career?
I feel truly grateful. The response I received for Mark has been extremely encouraging. I don’t see the “mass heroine” tag as pressure; instead, it feels like a blessing. The audience accepting me in strong characters is a huge achievement in my career. Going forward, I want to choose roles that challenge me as an actor.
Sharing screen space with Kichcha Sudeep is considered a big opportunity. How was your experience working with him?
It’s honestly an honour. Working with Kichcha Sudeep sir was like being in a learning school. His discipline, focus, and the respect he shows toward co-artists are remarkable. His presence on set is highly motivating. Despite being such a big star, he is very approachable and constantly encourages fellow actors, especially when it comes to performance.
Though you come from a Chennai background, you are working across Tamil, Kannada, and Telugu industries. Did language ever feel like a barrier?
Initially, it was a bit challenging. But language is just a medium—emotions are universal. I focused on listening, learning, and constant practice. Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada industries welcomed me very warmly. That support has made this journey even more beautiful.
You worked with Vijay Antony in Mazhavil (Morgan). What is the best advice he gave you?
The best advice Vijay Antony sir gave me was, “Accept things as they are.” He is an extremely calm and composed person, and that quality is something I truly admire and have learned from him.
You shared screen space with senior Tamil actors in the GRC Jewellers commercial. Did that bring more opportunities?
Yes, it did. After the commercials, I received several calls. Advertisements give great visibility, and that definitely helps in building a career.
Your film Ramani Kalyanam with Surya Vasisht is ready for release. How unique is your role in it?
My character in Ramani Kalyanam is very layered and emotionally strong. The chemistry with Surya Vasisht feels very natural and realistic, which I believe will connect well with the audience.
You are making an effort to speak Telugu during promotions. Do you plan to do self-dubbing in the future?
Absolutely. I am actively working on my Telugu diction. Self-dubbing adds more honesty and depth to a character. I am practicing with the goal of dubbing for my future Telugu projects.
Was entering films a childhood dream, or did it happen by chance through modeling?
I’ve always been interested in acting since childhood. Modeling was just a stepping stone, but films were always the final goal. Passion and hard work are essential to survive and grow in this industry.
Who inspires you to take up action-heavy and strong roles instead of just glamorous ones?
Strong women—both on and off screen—are my biggest inspiration. Such characters excite me. I believe strength doesn’t have to be rough; it can be powerful and graceful at the same time.
After entering Tollywood, whom would you like to work with next?
Tollywood has many talented heroes. My priority has always been strong, performance-oriented scripts. If given an opportunity, I would love to work with Allu Arjun sir. For now, I am patiently waiting for the right stories.
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