Regina Cassandra Advocates for Female Star Recognition with Grand Cutouts
What Happened?
Actress Regina Cassandra discusses her role in 'Mookuthi Amman 2' and praises the recognition of female stars like Nayanthara, who received a 60-foot cutout.
Key points
- Regina Cassandra plays a villain in 'Mookuthi Amman 2', marking her first negative role in a major film.
- The film features over 3,000 visual effects shots and extensive makeup sessions.
- Cassandra praised the 60-foot cutout for Nayanthara, highlighting the need for similar recognition for female stars.
- She noted that traditionally, such grand cutouts were reserved for male superstars in Tamil cinema.
- Regina has received multiple offers for negative roles after her performance in 'Vidaamuyarchi'.
- She aims to avoid being typecast and is selective about her film projects.
Key insights
- The acknowledgment of female stars through grand cutouts may lead to increased visibility and respect for women in the industry.
- Cassandra's role as a villain could pave the way for more complex female characters in Tamil cinema.
- The trend of celebrating female stars may encourage more women to pursue leading roles in commercial films.
Why it matters
This recognition for female stars could influence future representations in Tamil cinema.
Entities
Source
Times of India

