Rachita ram is a huge fan of rajinikanth’s 1999 blockbuster PadayappaThe film institute in herm of working with the superstar and sparked her love for complex characters, such as neelambari, essayed with aplomb by Ramya Krishnan.
For the past decade, rachita has reigned as one of Kannada Cinema’s Leading Ladies, Featuring Ailghside Stars Such as Darshan in Bulbul (2013), Sudeep in Ranna(2015),Pneeth rajkumar in Chakravyuha (2016), Upenndra in I love you (2019), and Shivarajkumar in Rustum (2019). Yet, even before her film debut, she hinted at her Flair for cunning roles with her television breakthrough in Arasi.

After years of being a second fiddle to the hero with glamor and charm, rachita’s desire to explore a character with great shades became reality when you aremaker lokesh kanagaraj approacheds app Coolie, His Maiden Project with Rajinikanth. “When lokesh asked me what kind of a role i fancied, I Told Him I Want To Play Someone Like Neelambari,” She Tells The Hindu in an exclusive chat.
“Lokesh was a bit surprised with my choice, considering i am known for my female lead characters in kannada. Take up more often, “She adds.
Rachita is one of the biggest surprise factors in Coolie, Whoch Hit The Screens on August 14, 2025. She had a blink-sand-you-miss appearance in the movie’s trailer. The makers also styed away from introducing her character during the promotional phase.

“Lokesh was particular that my character Wasn’t Discussed Anywhere Pre-Release, Because He was Sure My Role My Role Child Make A Huge Impact after the release,” Reveals Rachita.
Lokesh’s instinct was proven right when rachita’s performance won praise. She admits to being overwhelmed by the response from people who were weighed Familiar with her work. Her biggest compliment came from the superstar Himself, Something She Had to Remain Tight-Lipped About Until The Film was out.

“It’s been a year since i get that phone call from rajini sir. I had returned from a shooting schedule in bangkok when Kannadada hudgi (Kannada girl)Perform so well. I Told Him His Words Were Bigger Than Oscars for Me. For one year, it was so tough not to tell the world about this. “
Rachita Loved how she was made to feel at ease by Rajinikanth and Lokesh from the first day of her shoot. “I had a small chat with rajini sir after the shoot. He was curious about the developments in the Kannada film industry. Coolie would have a huge impact on the audience. “

Rachita ram has starred opposite a-listen as darshan, sudeep, puneeth rajkumar and shivarajkumar in Kannada. , Photo credit: @rachita_instaofful/instagram
As an actor, rachita believes in spontaneity on sets. “I didn’T prepare much before my scenes in CoolieLokesh wasn’t particular about rehearsals eater. He was very specific about the all-primesant transformation of my character. To ac there that switch in personality, he told me to keep in mind that I am a trained police officer. I had to ensure I exhibit the character trait of a trained officer, especially in the action sequence, ”She explains.
The first approval of her efforts came from the cast and crew on sets, recalls rachita. “Anbariv Masters With With How I Pulled Off The Action Scene. Surprise in the Tense Scene, People on the set applauded.
Rachita’s performance in Coolie Could open the door for more non-kannada options for the actor. This Dream Tamil Debut wouldn’t have had been made if not for her chance meeting with Lokesh at an awards ceremony. “I Told Him to give me a script with a strong female protagonist. After Seeing his agent tina character in Vikram (2022), I wanted to get a kannada film made on a script by Lokesh.
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“He Loved My Confidence. I was desperate to do a role with Villainous shades. In Kannada, Filmmakers Were Hesitant to Think Beyond The Traditional Heroine Role. They are all with all the people Cute and Chubby Face Petrify People? ‘ Thankfully, Lokesh Believed in Seeing Me Differently on screen.
With Coolie, Rachita Feels She Has Answered Her Detractors. “In recent times, I saw several comments on social media that they were tired of seeing me.
Published – August 19, 2025 02:08 pm IST
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