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**Genelia D’Souza Returns to Telugu Cinema with “Junior,” Talks About Meaningful Roles and Her Connection to “Bommarillu”**
**Hyderabad:** Actress Genelia D’Souza is making her return to Telugu cinema after a 13-year hiatus with a significant role in the upcoming film “Junior,” starring debutant Kireeti and Sreeleela. The film is directed by Radha Krishna and is slated for release on July 18th.
Speaking at a press conference, Genelia shared her excitement about her comeback, “I’m acting in a South Indian film after almost 13 years. I heard the story of this film three years ago. At that time, I had not decided whether to act or not. The director’s way of telling the story appealed to me. I wanted to do roles that I have not done in the past. That’s why I agreed to do this film. It was a great experience working with a good team.”
The actress, beloved for her role as Haasini in the Telugu film “Bommarillu,” explained that she isn’t looking to immediately take on a large number of projects. “I don’t want to do 500 films at once in the re-entry, I will do effective roles even if they are short. I’m open to experimental roles, but I’m focused on choosing characters that resonate with me and leave a lasting impression, regardless of screen time.” In “Junior,” she portrays a powerful character, a boss, marking a departure from her previous roles.
Genelia praised Kireeti, saying, “Even though ‘Junior’ is his first movie, he did very well. He has confidence in himself. He worked hard for dance, acting and fights.”
Reflecting on her career, Genelia fondly recalled the enduring impact of “Bommarillu.” “Usually heroines don’t have many fans. But, with ‘Haasini’ character, I have become many fans.” She also expressed her desire to continue working in Telugu films, acknowledging the audience’s continued affection for her as “Haasini” rather than Genelia. She expressed happiness at the opportunity to star in the Marathi remake of “Majili”, titled “Vedh”.
The actress credited directors like Shankar, S.S. Rajamouli, Bhaskar, and Dil Raju for shaping her career with films like “Boys,” “Sye,” and “Bommarillu.” She also spoke highly of veteran actor Kota Srinivasa Rao and Young Tiger NTR.
Genelia emphasized the importance of listening to one’s instincts when choosing roles. She recounted how she defied advice to stick to youthful roles after “Boys” and chose to star in “Satyam,” which became a significant hit. “If someone comes and tells a movie story, if it seems meaningful, do it. The audience will recognize us. Our work speaks on screen.”
“Junior,” billed as an entertainer with a father-son sentiment, marks a significant return for Genelia, and fans eagerly await her performance.
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