Shruti Haasan, arguably the most talented South Indian filmmaker in terms of range, is already a strong and singular presence with her varied performances in the multitude of languages she has worked in. she has more than proven that she can transition from one genre and character to another, with consistency in variety in her career. Recently, not only did her recent films get a good reaction from critics, but, also the ticket buyers have made her, without a doubt, one of the current lead actresses.
Currently, Shruti is in the news for her role in Coolie, a high-profile film starring the Rajinikanth. She plays an important role, which prompted further speculation about her future career. While promotional wheels of the film are in motion, Shruti took the opportunity to share something incredibly personal relating to her desires and broader aims as an actress.
During a recent interview, she revealed that her ideal job would be to act out a musician on the screen. She revealed that she has always been attracted to music and its complexities. Her individual desire is to act as a character who is a music director, grappling with her love of music alongside the industry challenges. Shruti has always shown great love for music, and that personal affinity with music adds an extra layer of genuineness to this aspiration.
This frank admission of her dream job provides a view of what goes on inside her and also reveals her professional ambitions. It shows that Shruti isn’t necessarily focused solely on mainstream commercial roles, rather she is excited by the thought of pursuing different and meaningful roles aligned to her own interests. If she is able fulfill that aspiration in the near term — who knows, but it is undoubtedly a developing story for her fans and for the industry itself.