the actor Abhirami is entering a whole new phase in his career with his latest release ‘Blast’ which hits theaters today (May 28). An actor known for his jaw-dropping performances in films like ‘Virumaandi’ and ‘Maharaja’ is now surprising everyone with a stunning physical makeover and action-oriented performance in ‘Blast’.‘In an exclusive interaction with Etimes, Abhirami admitted that the journey was physically demanding but emotionally rewarding. “It was tough. But the end goal was in sight, so it was worth it,” she said while talking about her fitness transformation. The actress also shared that seeing her transformation pictures now motivates and inspires her. Fans have already started praising her dedication, especially after the new look of the movie started trending online.
An actress says cinema is finally changing for women
Talking about the changing space for women in cinema, Abhirami said she feels “very lucky and blessed” to continue to get significant roles even after decades in the industry. According to him, Tamil cinema has slowly started breaking the old stereotypes attached to actors from a certain age. “Not everyone gets good roles. I see it as a positive change in cinema,” he explained.Abhirami pointed out that female actors used to be pushed into limited categories after crossing a certain age, but now things are improving. “Beyond that, stereotypes have been broken. People have started to think differently,” he added. Her comments have a strong connection with audiences, especially women who have followed her journey from emotional dramas to acting-oriented mature roles.
Abhirami’s back injury led to a major lifestyle change
Abhirami also revealed that his transformation journey actually started due to a back injury he suffered before the film Blast. The actor said that health and fitness were always important to him, but the injury made him take things more seriously. “Small changes helped me a lot,” she shared. He credited the right nutritionist, physiotherapist and trainer for helping him improve both physically and mentally.As “Blast” revolves around a martial arts family, the action scenes required proper preparation and discipline. “If we don’t train properly, the audience will notice immediately,” he said honestly. He also praised Abhirami Arjun SarjaStunt master Prabhu and the team supporting and supporting the actors in the difficult sequences. “They took great care of us. Without their cooperation, we would not have been able to do this,” he said.
Abhirami on meeting Arjun
The ‘Blast’ actor also became passionate while talking about meeting Arjun Sarja after many years. Abhirami recalled that he was still new to the industry when he worked with him in his first films like Vanavil and was learning the basics of cinema at that stage in his career. “At that time I only had two or three films. I was still learning,” he shared as he reflected on those memories.According to Abhirami, Arjun has remained the same grounded and disciplined person even after a long career in the film industry. He also spoke warmly about his family and said it was nice to see the respect and balance he has maintained in both his personal and professional life. “It’s nice to see that his career has stayed strong for so long,” he added, praising the actor’s consistency and dedication over the years.
He praises Abhirami Preity Mukhundhan and the director Subash K. Raj
Abhirami also had warm words for Preity Mukhundhan, who plays his daughter in ‘Blast’. Praising the young actor’s effort during the action-packed shoot, Abhirami said, “Preity is the complete package. She has talent, screen presence and dedication.” The actor added that Preity handled the demanding physical parts of the film with great maturity, despite the pressure of the intense action sequences. “He worked very hard throughout the shoot and gave his full commitment,” shared Abhirami.“It’s nice to see that his career has stayed strong for so long,” he said warmly. He also praised director Subash K. Raj for his clarity in designing the action scenes. According to him, the debut filmmaker also explained the choreography and visual approach in detail in the narration itself.
Abhirami’s concerns about AI
Apart from acting, Abhirami also opened up about her love for dubbing, revealing that Kamal Haasan encouraged her to enter Tamil cinema through dubbing work. Calling dubbing a “separate art form”, the actor admitted that he now feels worried about artificial intelligence affecting voice artists.“It’s an art form that’s slowly being eaten away by AI,” he said to end a thoughtful interview.
