Keerthy Suresh explains differences between North and South Indian film industries

Speaking during a recent interview with her co-star Radhika Apte as part of the promotions for her latest project Akka, Keerthy said Bollywood places considerable emphasis on pre-production, while filmmaking in the South tends to be more spontaneous.

“Bollywood's working style is very different. A lot of time is dedicated to pre-production activities such as script readings, training actors in advance and coordinating with other cast members. When it comes to the South, there is a lot of spontaneity. Unless a role requires extensive preparation, there is generally not much advance preparation. Sometimes, we meet other actors directly on the sets on the day of shooting. However, I enjoy working with both approaches,” she said.

Keerthy also spoke about her character Bhavani in Akka, describing her as a strong woman who is willing to take difficult decisions to protect her legacy. She said working alongside Radhika Apte was a rewarding experience.

Directed by Dharmaraj Shetty and produced by YRF Entertainment, Akka also features Tanvi Azmi, Mahesh Manjrekar, Anshumaan Pushkar and Monika Panwar in important roles. The project premiered on Netflix and has brought together an ensemble cast led by Keerthy and Radhika.