Priyamani, the acclaimed actress, recently shared her humble aspirations for the next decade, envisioning a future filled with satisfying work and a potential foray into directing.
Her Vision for the Next Decade
With a career spanning two decades, Priyamani has taken on a wide range of roles, earning both critical and commercial success. From *Maidaan* to *The Family Man* and *Jawan*, her versatility is well-known.
When asked about her life and career 10 years from now, her answer was straightforward and heartfelt. She hopes to look back with a sense of satisfaction and happiness for having worked on wonderful projects. Her primary wish is to continue acting, provided “God and my family are willing.”
The Directorial Ambition
Beyond her successful acting career, Priyamani harbors a long-standing dream of stepping behind the camera. She expressed a desire to “don a director’s hat and sit behind the camera at least once” to experience that side of filmmaking.
This ambition first sparked years ago after working with legendary director Balu Mahendra in *Adhu Oru Kana Kaalam* (2005). Although she didn’t fully grasp the technicalities then, the seed was planted.
Today, seeing many talented women directing, especially her recent collaboration with actor-turned-director Revathy, has reignited this dream. She’s keeping her “fingers crossed” for this aspiration to come true someday.
Good Wife: More Than a Remake
Priyamani’s latest project is *Good Wife*, a Tamil legal drama series adapted from the American show of the same name. While a Hindi adaptation, *The Trial*, also exists, Priyamani highlights that the Tamil version has taken significant creative liberties.
She acknowledges similarities, such as the central scandal and the female lead’s journey back to work at a law firm. However, she emphasizes that “everything else is changed,” making it a distinct adaptation rather than a direct remake.
Exploring Deeper Family Dynamics
The Tamil *Good Wife* delves into the emotional toll the scandal takes on the central couple’s children. Priyamani explains how the show explores the kids’ reactions and how their lives are impacted, even at school.
It portrays the differing dynamics within the family, like the daughter’s continued closeness to her father despite the chaos, and the son’s gradual understanding of his mother’s struggles as a single parent. The series also examines the complex relationship between Priyamani’s character, Tarunika, and her mother-in-law.
Furthermore, the show highlights Tarunika’s efforts to balance her professional duties during a six-month probationary period with her challenging personal life. These compelling factors, along with Revathy’s direction and Disney+ Hotstar’s involvement, were what drew Priyamani to the project.
Revathy: A Director’s Perspective
Priyamani has worked with director Revathy before, including on *Salaam Venky* (2022). She praises Revathy as equally “a fabulous actor and a fantastic director.”
According to Priyamani, Revathy’s background as an actor gives her unique insights when directing. She understands what performances are needed, how to elicit them, and what makes actors comfortable. Priyamani described working with Revathy as “an absolute pleasure.”
- Priyamani desires a future of continued work and satisfaction in her acting career.
- She harbors a two-decade-old dream of directing, now fueled by more women entering the field.
- Her latest show, *Good Wife*, offers a unique Tamil adaptation with creative changes.
- The series explores deep family dynamics, including the impact on children and in-law relationships.
- Priyamani praises Revathy’s dual talent as both an actress and a director.
Priyamani’s balanced outlook reflects a thoughtful approach to her journey, embracing current successes while eagerly anticipating new creative horizons.
