<p>Actor Raashi Khanna, the star of popular Telugu films such as <em>Tholi Prema</em> and <em>Bengal Tiger</em>, says that she feels like a newcomer ahead of the release of her maiden web series <em>Rudra</em>. The Hotstar-backed show, an adaptation of <em>Luther</em>, has garnered attention because of its intense trailer and Ajay Devgn's brooding new avatar. Raashi reveals she enjoyed working with the <em>Singam </em>hero as he is a composed and friendly co-star.</p>.<p><strong>Also Read |<a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/rudra-trailer-review-ajay-devgn-plays-a-dangerous-cop-in-maiden-web-series-1075859.html" target="_blank"><strong> </strong>'Rudra' trailer review: Ajay Devgn plays a dangerous cop in maiden web series</a></strong></p>.<p>Raashi adds that <em>Rudra </em>was a challenging experience as she had to construct her character, a complex individual, from scratch as she decided against watching <em>Luther </em>while working on the biggie.<br /><br /><strong>Edited excerpts from the interview with <em>DH</em>:</strong><br /><br /><strong>How did Rudra happen?</strong><br /><br />Actors usually take up projects but here <em>Rudra </em>took me up as I had to audition for it. At that point, it did not matter that I was a known name in South Indian cinema as they wanted an actor who could do justice to the part. I was excited about the project as Ajay sir is part of it and the character is quite eccentric.<br /><br /><strong>Tell us about the audition process.</strong><br /><br />I was quite new when I auditioned for <em>Madras Cafe</em>. That one took place in front of the casting director. <em>Rudra </em>was quite different on that front as I used a self-tape.<br /><br /><strong>How did you prepare for the part?</strong><br /><br />It is a grey character with complexities. I had to work extra hard to create the character in my head as she is a layered individual. I did not watch <em>Luther </em>while working on it as I wanted to create the character from scratch. I worked on her body language and tried to channel her confidence.<br /><br /><strong>Any similarities between your character and your personality?</strong><br /><br />I am nowhere close to her. She is a confident person who takes things head-on. I would like to take that aspect.</p>.<p><strong>Rudra is your first web series. Does this add to the pressure?</strong><br /><br />I never took any pressure as the idea was to work on my craft, That said, I feel like a newcomer all over again, There is nervousness and excitement but in a good way.<br /><br /><strong>How was the experience of working with Ajay Devgn?</strong><br /><br />I was a bit nervous initially but it ultimately did not feel as if I was working with a superstar as he is so calm and composed. He broke the ice. In a way, the bond was formed on the first day itself.<br /><br /><strong>Are you open to doing a Rudra-like series again?</strong><br /><br />I would want to do something like this again. There is a chance of being typecast but my other Hindi projects will take care of that.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /> </p>
<p>Actor Raashi Khanna, the star of popular Telugu films such as <em>Tholi Prema</em> and <em>Bengal Tiger</em>, says that she feels like a newcomer ahead of the release of her maiden web series <em>Rudra</em>. The Hotstar-backed show, an adaptation of <em>Luther</em>, has garnered attention because of its intense trailer and Ajay Devgn's brooding new avatar. Raashi reveals she enjoyed working with the <em>Singam </em>hero as he is a composed and friendly co-star.</p>.<p><strong>Also Read |<a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/rudra-trailer-review-ajay-devgn-plays-a-dangerous-cop-in-maiden-web-series-1075859.html" target="_blank"><strong> </strong>'Rudra' trailer review: Ajay Devgn plays a dangerous cop in maiden web series</a></strong></p>.<p>Raashi adds that <em>Rudra </em>was a challenging experience as she had to construct her character, a complex individual, from scratch as she decided against watching <em>Luther </em>while working on the biggie.<br /><br /><strong>Edited excerpts from the interview with <em>DH</em>:</strong><br /><br /><strong>How did Rudra happen?</strong><br /><br />Actors usually take up projects but here <em>Rudra </em>took me up as I had to audition for it. At that point, it did not matter that I was a known name in South Indian cinema as they wanted an actor who could do justice to the part. I was excited about the project as Ajay sir is part of it and the character is quite eccentric.<br /><br /><strong>Tell us about the audition process.</strong><br /><br />I was quite new when I auditioned for <em>Madras Cafe</em>. That one took place in front of the casting director. <em>Rudra </em>was quite different on that front as I used a self-tape.<br /><br /><strong>How did you prepare for the part?</strong><br /><br />It is a grey character with complexities. I had to work extra hard to create the character in my head as she is a layered individual. I did not watch <em>Luther </em>while working on it as I wanted to create the character from scratch. I worked on her body language and tried to channel her confidence.<br /><br /><strong>Any similarities between your character and your personality?</strong><br /><br />I am nowhere close to her. She is a confident person who takes things head-on. I would like to take that aspect.</p>.<p><strong>Rudra is your first web series. Does this add to the pressure?</strong><br /><br />I never took any pressure as the idea was to work on my craft, That said, I feel like a newcomer all over again, There is nervousness and excitement but in a good way.<br /><br /><strong>How was the experience of working with Ajay Devgn?</strong><br /><br />I was a bit nervous initially but it ultimately did not feel as if I was working with a superstar as he is so calm and composed. He broke the ice. In a way, the bond was formed on the first day itself.<br /><br /><strong>Are you open to doing a Rudra-like series again?</strong><br /><br />I would want to do something like this again. There is a chance of being typecast but my other Hindi projects will take care of that.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /> </p>