Archive · 19 Jan 2026
Rukmini Vasanth on Playing Villain in Kantara Chapter 1
Rukmini Vasanth is an actress who played the villain in the movie Kantara Chapter 1.
She found it scary at first because people usually expect actresses to play good roles.
But she took the risk and did a great job.
The movie was a big success, and people praised her for playing a complex character.
This experience made her more confident and showed that actresses can play different kinds of roles.
She is also excited about her upcoming movie called Toxic.
Rukmini Vasanth found playing the villain in Kantara Chapter 1 terrifying due to industry expectations.
She was offered the role by director Rishab Shetty, making her both excited and overwhelmed.
Despite initial hesitation, she focused on the importance of the project and took the role.
After the film's release, she received widespread praise for her performance.
The experience strengthened her confidence and reinforced her belief in taking creative risks.
- Who
- Actress Rukmini Vasanth
- What
- Playing the villain in Kantara Chapter 1
- When
- The film was released last year (2025)
- Where
- The film is set in Karnataka, India
- Why
- To challenge industry norms and showcase her acting range
- Actress
- Rukmini Vasanth
- Film
- Kantara Chapter 1
- Director
- Rishab Shetty
- Actress Age
- 29
- Actress Career Length
- 5 years
- Upcoming Film
- Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups
- Actress Role in Toxic
- Melissa
