Villain roles offer better scope for performance, says Annapoorna

Tayavva, produced by Amara Films, is all set to hit the big screen on May 30. Ahead of its release, we spoke with Annapoorna, who plays the villain in this film about female infanticide. “I play the role of a woman who poisons her daughter-in-law because she knows — through an old wives’ tale — that she will be giving birth to a baby girl, thereby, killing the mother and unborn child,” says Annapoorna.



About the role, she says, “I love taking on villain roles, because they offer a better scope to perform. Also, when people hate the character you play, you know you’ve done justice to it as an actor.” Highlighting the film’s crucial message, Annapoorna adds, “The movie sheds light on the issue of female infanticide, which is still prevalent today. It’s a must-see.”

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