Thrilled to act with Sundeep Kishan in my T’wood debut: Akansha Ranjan Kapoor

Bollywood star, Akansha Ranjan Kapoor, known for her roles in Guilty and Monica O My Darling, is poised to set foot in Tollywood. She’s been signed up to play the lead in MaayaOne, the sequel to Sundeep Kishan’s sci-fi thriller Maayavan, directed by CV Kumar. Speaking exclusively to Hyderabad Times, the actress shares insights into her Tollywood debut, the importance of a support system and playing a character similar to herself.
'I Aspire to work in numerous Telugu films'
Akansha is learning to speak Telugu for the film. “My team connected me with a tutor, and I began with the basics first. Once I received the script, I began learning the lines with her, and it’s proving to be a lot of fun. It is a challenge, and I’m thoroughly enjoying the process. My dream is to work on numerous Telugu films. I aspire to be part of substantial projects with talented actors and compelling characters,” she explains.

Akansha Ranjan Kapoor
'Working down south has been an amazing experience'
Talking about her experience of shooting for her first south Indian project, Akansha says, “Everyone has been incredibly warm and welcoming. I’m thoroughly enjoying my time here. I knew Sundeep; he’s my sister’s (Anushka Ranjan) friend. We’ve never actually hung out or talked, but I knew of him. He’s been a great co-star. I’m so grateful I’m doing my first film with him in Telugu.” The actress is in love with the city. “I’m amazed by Hyderabad’s weather, such a welcome relief from Bombay’s heat. The cold and blooming scenes, even at 12 noon under the scorching sun, are simply beautiful. The city is visually stunning,” she says, signing off.