Regina Cassandra interview: On working with Ajith Kumar in ‘Vidaamuyarchi’ and how understanding psychology helps acting

Regina Cassandra shares her experience working in ‘Vidaamuyarchi’, her process, and what she admires about Ajith’s no-frills rider attitude

On the eve of the Ajith Kumar-starrer Vidaamuyarchi‘s release, Regina Cassandra brims with excitement. Speaking to The Hindu over the phone, she shares her anticipation for what is perhaps a milestone moment in her career. “It’s been a while since I had a Tamil release, and a project of this scale has never happened before. I’m also thrilled because it’s an AK (Ajith Kumar) film,” she says.

Having worked across Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi industries, Regina is no stranger to pre-release jitters. However, she notes that her feelings towards releases have evolved. “I used to feel nervous back in the day — around 2012 to 2014. I might not have slept the night before a release. But now, it’s mostly just excitement,” she admits. With Vidaamuyarchi, it’s not just the scale of the film and its leading star that excites her but also the opportunity to watch it in a packed theatre alongside the audience.

Adding to the celebratory mood, Regina and the Vidaamuyarchi team will be catching the First Day First Show (FDFS) together. “The days were getting closer, and now the hours are,” she laughs, “The excitement is all the more intense.”

She talks about the film, reflects on her roles and her career that now spans over two decades.

Excerpts from the interview:-

Vidaamuyarchi is currently running in theatres