Soundaraja turns hero
Sharing his excitement, he said "My happiness knew no bounds when I was informed that I will essay a lead role in the film. I thought about all the struggles that I had to undergo to see this day. The story of I-A takes place in 7 countries and I play the role of an Indian police officer."
"In my heart, I uttered a silent prayer to all the actors who began their careers as villains and went on to rule the Box Office in lead roles. I'm happy that I have got a big break. I have also got a few offers to star in realistic films. I love and respect films and I hope it continues to nurture me," the IANS quoted the actor as saying.
Soundaraja plays one of the heroes in I-NA, which will be directed by Ravindar Chandrasekhar. Libra Productions will produce the film. He said that even after a successful debut, he struggled to find a place in the industry. "It took me six years to get the offer to star as a villain in Sundarapandian. I was very happy that my performance was well appreciated, but that didn't bring any new offers. I had to resume my trips to film production companies, which resulted in minor roles in several films," he said.
He also starred in Tamil films such as Nalanum Nandineeyum and Velmurugan Borewells.
How
did
you
land
on
getting
a
lead
role?
"While
I
was
working
in
Nalanum
Nandineeyu,
I
got
acquainted
with
Ravindar
Chandrasekhar.
He
saw
my
hard
work,
acting
skill
and
dedication
and
gave
me
the
biggest
surprise
of
my
life.
He
told
me
that
he
is
already
involved
in
making
five
new
films
and
wants
to
launch
a
sixth
one
with
me
in
the
lead
role,"
said
Soundaraja.
He will start shooting for Tamil romantic-drama Velaiyunnu Vandhutta Vellaikaaran soon.