Child prodigy turned rising star Sara Arjun lit up the city today at the trailer launch of her latest film, sharing heartfelt reflections on her journey and the “gentle faith” of legendary directors. Like Maniratnam Garu and Gunasekhar Garu, giving her the most gentle guidance and faith in her made her okay with the nuances in her roles.
Sara Arjun, radiant in traditional attire, expressed deep gratitude to Telugu audiences during her speech. “After a long hiatus, standing before you feels incredibly special,” she said, highlighting her admiration for the region’s warmth, rich culture, and storytelling traditions. Vowing to continue earning their pride, she reciprocated the overwhelming love showered on her.
She was very particular about the roles she opted out. “I definitely look for emotionally deep characters; it comes naturally to me. I’m just called to such roles,” Sara told reporters. She described her latest persona as a girl navigating life’s unsettling turns, calling it “relatable, admirable, and realistic, not unrelatable at all.”
Grateful for her blessings, Sara emphasized earning “great people and souls” in her career. She name-dropped icons like Mani Ratnam garu and Gunasekhar garu, praising their strong vision and hunger that fuel seamless collaborations. “It’s a blessing to be honest,” she said, noting she’s become the directors’ favourite through it all.
Reflecting on her growth, Sara sees her profession as a privilege, bringing greater responsibility. “Now, with these films, I feel a sense of duty to deliver better and thrive on any project,” she added. She highlighted similarities between her mentors, extreme clarity of vision, gentle guidance, and unwavering faith placed in her from the start, despite a slight difference in pace.
At this early stage, Sara aims for bigger impacts. “The kind of impact I want to create is more than what I’ve made so far. I’ll put my head down and wait for it to grow,” she shared. Social media, joined via Dhurandhar, has been a booster: “It’s a good place to soak in all the love; it really strengthened me.”
Fans in Hyderabad buzzed with excitement, cementing Sara’s star power in Tollywood.
