Sobhita Dhulipala is taking on a physically demanding role in Pa. Ranjith’s upcoming Vettuvam, and the filmmaker has praised her commitment to the project.
Speaking about their collaboration at a press conference, Ranjith called Sobhita a “brilliant actor” and revealed that she performed all her action sequences without relying on a stunt double.
“I have watched a lot of her work, and I have been wanting to work with her for a long time, and she also has been wanting to work with me and it happened with this one. This collaboration has happened. She’s a brilliant actor. Every actor has given their best for sure. Sobhita did not do even one shot with the help of a dupe. Everything was her. The stunt doubles would only be there for the camera rehearsals, but ultimately, she would come and perform it, because we wanted that authenticity, and she gave it her 100%,” Ranjith said.
Sobhita also opened up about the challenges of the film’s action choreography, noting that some of the techniques featured require 15 to 20 years of practice. Despite the difficulty, she said the cast and crew performed the stunts with “a lot of spirit and teamwork” on every shoot day.
The film marks Sobhita’s first collaboration with Pa. Ranjith.
“Sobhita did not do even one shot with the help of a dupe. Everything was her. The stunt doubles would only be there for the camera rehearsals, but ultimately, she would come and perform it, because we wanted that authenticity, and she gave it her 100%.”