'When I was single, my focus was only on cinema': Lena explains why she chooses fewer films; says family life now gets more attention

Key points

• Lena has been part of Malayalam cinema for three decades, debuting with 'Sneham'.
• She has appeared in over 130 films and was particularly active after her role in 'Traffic' in 2011.
• Previously, Lena worked on up to 12 films a year but is now more selective.
• Her current focus includes family, writing, and entrepreneurship.
• 'Bouma', her latest film, combines realism with cinematic elements and has received a 2.5-star rating from ETimes.
• The film grossed Rs 50 lakh on its opening day in India.