Actress Anupama Parameswaran is set to make a strong impression with her upcoming film Paradha, directed by Praveen Kandregula, which is scheduled for release on August 22. As part of the promotional tour, Anupama has been sharing insights about her career and experiences in the film industry.
Reflecting on her journey, she noted the challenges faced by women in Tollywood. “Continuing in this industry is very challenging. Even small requests from heroines are often taken seriously by the crew. Earlier, speaking up about issues could get you labelled as difficult. Shooting schedules rarely start on time, and even if co-stars arrive late, I had to be ready on time and wait. Initially, this used to bother me, but now I’ve learned not to let it affect me,” she said.
Anupama further highlighted gender disparities, saying, “During waiting times, one could discuss film-related matters, but directors or producers dismiss it with ‘It’s my money, why do you care?’ However, if a hero raises the same point, there is no objection. This reflects a broader issue of how women are perceived both inside and outside the industry.”
She expressed optimism about Paradha, emphasizing that a commercial hit would encourage more films of this nature in the future.
