Chennai: Aishwarya Lekshmi is enjoying one of the busiest phases of her career following the success of Gatta Kusthi 2nd Round. With a Bollywood debut, two web series and a female-led Tamil film on the horizon, the actor says every new project is pushing her to grow in unexpected ways.
In a candid conversation, she spoke about discovering comedy, embracing challenging roles, leaving social media behind and collaborating on projects that excite her creatively.
“Comedy Is Still a Learning Curve”
Although audiences have responded warmly to the humour in Gatta Kusthi 2nd Round, Aishwarya believes comedy remains one of the most demanding genres for an actor.
She admitted that she still questions her comic timing and feels there is much more to learn before she can consider herself accomplished in the genre.
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Add Hunterfly on GoogleFor the actor, the biggest reward wasn’t the film’s commercial performance but hearing audiences laugh together inside theatres.
She said genuine audience reactions continue to be the most meaningful measure of a film’s success.
Responding to Conversations Around the Film
Addressing discussions surrounding the film’s themes, Aishwarya said viewers sometimes focus on isolated scenes instead of considering a story in its entirety.
She believes the film continues to celebrate partnership, mutual respect and personal growth while presenting those ideas through humour.
According to her, characters do not need to be perfect to represent meaningful ideas, and audiences should allow space for flawed individuals to learn and evolve.
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Add Hunterfly on GoogleWhy She Chose to Leave Social Media
Aishwarya also spoke openly about her decision to step away from social media, describing it as one of the healthiest choices she has made.
She explained that constant online criticism, personal attacks and manipulated images gradually affected her emotional well-being and changed how she interacted with people.
Since leaving those platforms, she says she feels happier, more relaxed and more comfortable connecting with fans in real life.
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Add Hunterfly on GoogleWhile she no longer maintains a personal presence online, she occasionally keeps up with news and updates through her pet’s Instagram account.
Learning Beyond Acting
The actor revealed that she had initially hoped to dub for Gatta Kusthi 2nd Round but eventually decided against it due to time constraints.
She praised professional dubbing artists for the technical precision their work demands, saying the experience has given her a deeper appreciation for the craft.
Rather than insisting on doing everything herself, Aishwarya believes the most important goal is ensuring audiences fully connect with the character on screen.
A Female-Centric Tamil Film
Among her upcoming projects is a female-led Tamil film directed by Aiswarya Aanand, in which she portrays a police officer.
She clarified that the role is not designed as a conventional action-oriented character but instead focuses on a story set in 1996 with themes she believes remain highly relevant today.
Aishwarya said she has been actively involved in creative discussions beyond acting, contributing ideas related to music and overall storytelling throughout production.
Expanding Across Languages
The actor also has two web series, Theevinai Pottru and #Love, in development.
She describes #Love as a romance featuring a contemporary woman with traditional values, while her Malayalam film Aasha sees her sharing screen space with veteran actor Urvashi.
Perhaps the project she is most excited about is her Bollywood debut.
Without revealing extensive details, Aishwarya described the role as emotionally demanding and unlike anything she has attempted before, saying the depth of the character makes her both excited and humbled.
Looking Ahead
With projects spanning Tamil, Malayalam, Hindi cinema and streaming platforms, Aishwarya Lekshmi continues to expand her artistic range while embracing unfamiliar challenges.
Whether experimenting with comedy, portraying emotionally layered characters or contributing creatively behind the scenes, she believes growth comes from constantly stepping outside familiar territory.
As audiences await her next releases, the actor remains focused on one goal—continuing to evolve with every role while delivering performances that feel honest, relatable and memorable.
