Rukmini Vasanth On Landing Her Breakout Role In Kannada Cinema | India Today Conclave South 2025

In an interview at the India Today Conclave, actor Rukmini Vasanth discussed her career and personal journey. Vasanth, who will be seen in pan-India films like 'Kantara' and 'Toxic', stated, 'my priority is the arts', when asked about the business aspect of cinema. She shared insights on working with co-stars Yash and Rishabh Shetty and recounted how sending a direct message to a director led to her breakout role. Vasanth also spoke about her father, Colonel Vasanth Venugopal, who was killed in action during the 2007 Uri attack. She detailed her mother's work with the Veer Ratna foundation, which supports war widows and their children, explaining how it helped her channel pain into productivity. #rukminivasanth #indiatodayconclave #kantara #toxic #yash #rishabhshetty #sandalwood #kannadacinema #actress #indiancinema #uri #indianarmy #neverforget #veerratna #indiatoday

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00:00 Introduction
01:02 'There is a deep desire to be involved in quality work': Rukmini Vasanth on pan-India stardom
06:06 'It's an amazing time to be an actor there': Rukmini Vasanth on Sandalwood
09:34 'It left a very lasting impact on me': Rukmini Vasanth on father's death in 2007 Uri attack
14:41 'All actors have values they hope not to outrage': Rukmini Vasanth on choosing roles
19:05 'My priority is the arts': Rukmini Vasanth on cinema as art vs business
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