"Taking on the role of the lead hero in films is a significant responsibility, says Nagabhushana."
Nagabhushana Kannada actor Nagabhushana is currently balancing two trajectories of his career — one as a lead actor and the other as a character or supporting actor. “When one starts off as an act...
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Nagabhushana, a Kannada actor, is currently managing two aspects of his career - one as a lead actor and the other as a character or supporting actor. He shares his experience of starting out in the Kannada film industry, emphasizing the importance of proving one's talent to secure substantial opportunities. His career took a significant turn with the success of two films, "Ikkat" and "Badava Rascal," where he played the lead and an interesting character respectively. The commercial success of these films propelled his career forward, highlighting the crucial role of a film's success in an actor's growth.

In the past year, Nagabhushana was part of three hit films, "Daredevil Musthafa," "Kousalya Supraja Rama," and "Tagaru Palya." These successes, whether in supporting or lead roles, boosted his confidence as an actor capable of engaging audiences throughout a film. Reflecting on his approach to comedy, Nagabhushana prefers to be seen as an actor who performs comedy rather than just a comedian. He values adding his personal touch to the roles he takes on, striving for natural delivery while also respecting directors' preferences for precise dialogue delivery.I am not working for myself or for others in the film industry. It is crucial to understand when to act and when not to. For example, in the movie "Badava Rascal," I portrayed a character that required me to just be myself, while in "Ikkat," I had to exhibit a more exaggerated acting style. My focus is now on my upcoming film, "Vidyapati," where I play the lead role. This project is significant to me as it is a high-budget film with a lot riding on my performance. I am anxious yet confident in the story and believe it will entertain the audience with its surprises. Additionally, I have a supporting role in "Anna From Mexico," which allows me to showcase another side of my acting abilities. I have been extremely busy lately, which I am grateful for, especially after getting married earlier this year. As a bachelor, I was free to come and go as I pleased, but now I make sure to get home promptly after work knowing there is someone waiting for me.