It feels like just yesterday, but let’s rewind a bit. Krithi Shetty was in thick of the busiest phase of her career. After gap of two years, the actress was suddenly juggling not one, not two, but three films at the same time; ‘Vaa Vaathiyaar’, ‘Love Insurance Kompany’, ‘Genie’. And with spotlight came not-so-glamorous side of stardom: criticism, rejection, constant public gaze.
Learning to handle hate
In an emotional throwback interview, a teary-eyed Krithi opened up about dealing with negativity. “Everyone around me knows that I am a very sensitive person. Acting is demanding, and sometimes you lose yourself in it,” she confessed. She explained that public scrutiny is beyond her control.
“It’s unfair. Even now, rejection comes your way, and despite being optimistic, you tend to lose yourself,” she said.
Her saving grace? Family and friends. Krithi credited her mother for pulling her out of low phases with reassurance. “She reminded me that I am so much more than my work. My friends do the same. Today, I feel secure in myself,” she added.
The rush of rapid success
Krithi also reflected on how sudden fame impacted her self-confidence. “Everything happened so fast that I never got the time to feel confident or give myself love. Even small incidents would affect me deeply. As a child, I wouldn’t care about comments, but suddenly, I did. I still don’t have an answer why,” she revealed.
Film by film: What she had on her plate
Vaa Vaathiyaar: The first film she promoted was the action-comedy starring Karthi, directed by Nalan Kumarasamy. This marked their first collaboration, and the cast included veterans like Rajkiran, Sathyaraj, Anandaraj, along with Karunakaran, GM Sundar, Shilpa Manjunath, and Ramesh Thilak.
Love Insurance Kompany: Next up was this sci-fi romantic entertainer featuring Pradeep Ranganathan in the lead and directed by Vignesh Shivan. The film hit theatres on December 18.
Genie: Last but not least, Krithi had Genie with Ravi Mohan, a film whose release date was still under wraps at the time.
Despite the challenges, Krithi said she felt grateful for everything. Facing hate, learning to cope with rejection, and juggling multiple projects taught her resilience.
“It was a whirlwind, but I learned to secure myself, love myself, and stay grounded,” she said.