Today’s moviegoers have high expectations: Hrithika Srinivas

Even as a newcomer to the Kannada film industry, Hrithika Srinivas recognises the evolving tastes of the audience. “Moviegoers today have a wide range of entertainment options. They are extremely critical and highly discerning about what they want to watch. As an actor and to carve a long-lasting path in cinema, I have to, therefore, be selective about the roles I choose,” says the actress, who made her debut with Aparoopa, and will now be seen in Udala, Namma Gani B.com Pass 2, Out of Syllabus and a couple of projects in Telugu.

‘Roles with substance leave a lasting impact on audiences’
The actress, who recently graduated college, says, “My first film was released when I was in my early 20s. My experience hasn’t been all smooth sailing, but it’s definitely been rewarding. I’ve been fortunate to land great roles through auditions, but also faced setbacks after being finalised. As a newcomer, I couldn’t pick and choose, but I focused on roles with substance, that could leave an impact,” she says, and adds, “The industry’s been welcoming, treating newcomers like family – that’s great.”