Nikhil talks about dropping his treasured years
Nikhil talks about dropping his treasured years. Nikhil captivated all along with his efficiency in Karthikeya 2. He’s now busy with Swayambhu which is progressing at a brisk tempo below the path of Bharath Krishnamachari.
Chatting with scribes, Nikhil shared his fears. He mentioned “Lots of people have been asking me why I didn’t launch a movie this yr, however I’ve been ready for one thing huge. And that huge factor is Swayambhu. We spent 170 days over the course of two years capturing for it. As compared, I shot Karthikeya 2 in 80 days.”
In Swayambhu, Nikhil is enjoying the Chola Warrior , Krishnan Raman, 11 Century CE. Nikhil shared “I’m an enormous fan of interval content material like Sport of Thrones or our very personal Baahubali. We frequently focus on the Greek hero Achilles, however few individuals are aware of an Indian hero like Krishnan Raman,” says Nikhil, including, “After I first heard this story and about my position, I beloved it. I assumed his story have to be instructed. He was a kingmaker, and I’m completely happy I get to play him.”
He continued “We ensured we have been traditionally correct, and I do know I did justice to my position. Even one thing as my character utilizing a Sengol (sceptre) was handled with respect. To be in a world away from telephones, I did my greatest to be in that mindset and slot in that point interval,” says Nikhil. However ask him what probably the most difficult half was, and he jokes, “Rising out my hair for 3 months. They wished to place me in a wig, however I insisted on having my very own hair.”
Nikhil talks about Krishan Raman’s horse named Maruthi. He says “His actual identify is Diamond, and I actually loved my time with the horse,” he says, including, “It’s totally different if you drive a motorcycle or a automobile. Horses have a persona, and I wanted to grasp that earlier than we labored collectively. I spent three months with him earlier than capturing to type that bond. Wherever I went, the horse would come. We shot some enjoyable scenes collectively. And I’ll allow you to in on a secret, Maruthi can communicate within the movie.”
On Karthikeya 2 success,he added “The story regarded implausible on paper, however we wanted a very good funds and graphics. Following the success of Karthikeya 2 in 2021, we secured the required funds, and the whole crew has finished an excellent job. The movie has some out-of-this-world concepts that made me say sure, I simply wanted to do it. For instance, there’s a scene of Maruthi and me going throughout oceans…I’ve mentioned an excessive amount of and may’t reveal extra.”
Swayambhu is up for launch on 13 Feb 2026. About his subsequent initiatives, he shares “I’ve shot 50% of The India Home, it’s a very totally different style for me. Then I’ve Karthikeya 3, so hopefully there are good instances forward,” says the actor. Nevertheless, he candidly admits that he fears he’s losing his greatest years on account of lengthy capturing schedules. “There was a time once we may wrap movies in six months, and that’s not occurring now. As an actor, I concern I’m losing my greatest years…my younger years. However in the event you don’t spend such time, individuals now not watch a movie. I solely hope that my efforts repay.”
