“There were only four girls in the film. In Whistle, there was a whole football team,” she laughed.
Walking into a forest full of snakes and scorpions isn’t most people’s idea of a film shoot, but for Thammudu, Varsha Bollamma did just that. The actress, known for her fun and quirky screen presence, took on a more serious role this time.
Speaking to reporters ahead of the film’s release, she shared what went on behind the scenes, some of it tough, some unforgettable.
“There were only four girls in the film. In Whistle, there was a whole football team,” she laughed. “But I still remember playing Gayatri in that one.” In Thammudu, she plays a young woman named Chitra. The team had warned her early on, this wasn’t going to be a typical shoot. Forest locations, action scenes, and a physically demanding role. Still, she didn’t think twice. She liked the story and was ready to give it her all, no matter how hard the shoot got.
The toughest part? Filming in the forest at night. “There were snakes, scorpions, and no proper lighting. We had to act with firecrackers going off near us,” she said. “There were kids and older people on set too, so we had to be extra careful.” Despite the tough conditions, she trained for the role, learning kickboxing just to look the part. “The role doesn’t involve fighting, but I had to look fit. That’s all.”
With no phone signals in the Maredu Milli forest, Varsha and Nithiin passed time the old-school way, talking and joking around. “He’s the same off-screen as he is on it. Polite, respectful never acting like a star.” As for her own career, Varsha isn’t chasing lead roles or screen time. “I don’t care if it’s a heroine role or not. If the part is good and I can do it well, that’s enough.”
source: http://www.english.tupaki.com / Tupaki.com / Home> Entertainment / by Tupaki Desk / July 04th, 2025
