‘Shivalinga’ was a challenge: Ritika Singh

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'Guru' actress Ritika Singh, a huge Undertaker fan and a kick-boxer turned film personality, awaits the release of 'Shivalinga' on April 14.  In this interview, the new kid on the block talks about the film, her future plans, and more.

I didn't plan for it:

I am a boxer who got trained even as a child.  I am a winner in the ACN Trophy.  Maddy sir (Madhavan) spotted me and spoke to my father for the Tamil film 'Irudhi Suttru'.  I never wanted to be an actress.  I am a martial arts fighter.  Everything has happened without me planned for it.  I got selected in the audition and scored a hit in Tamil and Hindi.  Then Venkatesh garu gave me a chance to debut in Telugu.

Liked the story:

I have done 'Shivalinga' because I liked the story.  My character, especially, is very impressive.  This is a horror-entertainer whose Kannada version too I liked.

Felt it was challenging:

I have essayed my role with the aim of not seeming to have been influenced by the original.  I have sported make-up, unlike in 'Guru'.  It was not easy to dance and give those expressions.  If Lawrence master rocks it with his dances, I can't dance much!  So, that was another challenge.  He advised me on my body language and expressions.

The action episodes will be a highlight.

Acting is more difficult:

Compared to boxing, acting is more difficult.  I have learnt martial arts and boxing since childhood.  So, they were easier.  I used to practice from 9 in the morning till 7 in the evening for this movie.

Learning from biggies:

I am very happy to have debuted in Telugu with a film like 'Guru'.  Both Venkatesh garu and Madhavan are amazing artistes who supported me throughout.  I learnt many valuable lessons from them.

Ready for Tollywood:

I am listening to scripts in Telugu.  I am ready to do more films here if I like the story.  I want to do a diverse kind of movies with scope for performance.  I am doing a movie in Tamil.

My favourites:

My favourite actresses are Priyanka Chopra, Alia Bhatt and Anushka Sharma.  I have always looked up to them.