Heart Beat actress Anumoli: Rad is nothing like my 50 plus project
A career doctor, a strict superior, a carefree wife and a doting mother, Rudd is definitely the right mix of what you ask for in a modern woman. Actress Anumol has won wide acclaim like no other for her captivating performance as the lead character in the Tamil web series Heartbeat, winning the hearts of viewers with every episode. As the narrative unfolds, Rudd, along with the interns and RK Hospital, become increasingly attractive to the audience. In an exclusive interview with ETimes, the charming actor discussed Rudd and described his character as a breath of fresh air in the midst of the typical roles found in his films.
“I call Radhi the perfect lady”
Discussing the character, Anumol expressed that Radh embodies the essence of the modern woman.
“Radhi is a perfectionist who can’t stand chaos. Whether as a mentor or a housewife, she never settles for anything less. However, she also strives to achieve a work-life balance. It’s a constant juggling act between being a doctor Radhi and a mother Radhi,” he observed.
Anumole emphasized that playing this role gave her a range of emotions, challenging and exhilarating as an actor.
“I initially refused the project because of its duration”
The series, which has already aired 25 episodes, is targeting a run of 75 episodes and is aiming to become one of the first Tamil OTTs in history to achieve this feat. However, Anumole revealed that he initially turned down the offer due to the extensive episode count.
“Yes, I initially refused the project because of its length. I was hesitant to take on such a large role, fearing that it might become monotonous. However, in the end, I was drawn to the complexity of the character. It is really exciting to portray. A multi-layered character – a rare opportunity for an artist to express himself and challenge himself. , “he explained.
“This character is unlike anything I’ve done before”
Anumole also shared that the character allowed her to break free from the stereotypical roles she was used to.
“After my Malayalam film ‘Veduvajhipadu’, I had to turn down almost 12 film offers because they offered me similar roles. Similarly, after ‘Oru Naal Iraivil’ in Tamil, I had to wait for five years to get something different. ‘Ayali’ After , I was often approached and asked why I was wearing traditional clothes. Many actors don’t have the privilege or luxury to break such stereotypes. Fortunately, I am Even though I have worked in 50 films, this character is unlike anything I have done before,” he said.
“I made a deal with the creators”
The portrayal of hospital life is relatively unexplored in Indian media, especially in Tamil. However, the team has done a commendable job in capturing the audience’s attention. “Initially, when the teaser was released, there were comparisons to ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ and other similar series. However, the audience soon realized that ‘Heartbeat’ is in a different category. Now I am getting compliments on the radness and unique stunts in the plot,” he said.
Apart from portraying the layered character of Radhi, Anmol shared that learning the medical terms and procedures was difficult. “I agreed with the creators: they should soon give me an honorary doctorate, because I study a lot of medical terminology for the show (laughs). “- he added.
“I don’t know why, but this scene really bothered me”
With viewers praising Radh’s versatility, Anumol revealed that his favorite scene of all time was his conversation with Rina after the shocking revelation.
“I don’t know why, but this scene really touched me. Maybe it’s because Rudy chose career, family, and fame over motherhood, which we don’t know about. Next favorite, as silly as it may sound, is the one with Sid. The shot where she ignores Sid’s painting in the dining room on the table,” he said.
“Thanks to Ruchi, Director and our DOP”
Rad is distinguished not only by emotions, but also by appearance and manners. However, Anumol credits director Deepak Sundarajan, stylist Ruchi and DOP Regimel Surya Thomas for the uniqueness of the character.
“The director was clear about every aspect of the character and I just had to embody it. Ruchi is the one behind the clear look. Also, I tried certain mannerisms like walking fast on the stage to convey the ‘busy’ life. Rad. I’m glad that it Everything connected with the audience.The whole team’s effort is amazing.But RK Hospital is the set that our producer Raja has created.Reji’s amazing talent for acting The group, are the best. And my kids, although I don’t get along very well with kids, Sid and I have an admirable combination now,” he added.
“OTT has a great future, everything has its space”
When asked about his view on the future of OTT platforms, Anumole shared that they have a lot of potential.
“I call Radhi the perfect lady”
Discussing the character, Anumol expressed that Radh embodies the essence of the modern woman.
“Radhi is a perfectionist who can’t stand chaos. Whether as a mentor or a housewife, she never settles for anything less. However, she also strives to achieve a work-life balance. It’s a constant juggling act between being a doctor Radhi and a mother Radhi,” he observed.
Anumole emphasized that playing this role gave her a range of emotions, challenging and exhilarating as an actor.
“I initially refused the project because of its duration”
The series, which has already aired 25 episodes, is targeting a run of 75 episodes and is aiming to become one of the first Tamil OTTs in history to achieve this feat. However, Anumole revealed that he initially turned down the offer due to the extensive episode count.
“Yes, I initially refused the project because of its length. I was hesitant to take on such a large role, fearing that it might become monotonous. However, in the end, I was drawn to the complexity of the character. It is really exciting to portray. A multi-layered character – a rare opportunity for an artist to express himself and challenge himself. , “he explained.
expansion
Anumole also shared that the character allowed her to break free from the stereotypical roles she was used to.
“After my Malayalam film ‘Veduvajhipadu’, I had to turn down almost 12 film offers because they offered me similar roles. Similarly, after ‘Oru Naal Iraivil’ in Tamil, I had to wait for five years to get something different. ‘Ayali’ After , I was often approached and asked why I was wearing traditional clothes. Many actors don’t have the privilege or luxury to break such stereotypes. Fortunately, I am Even though I have worked in 50 films, this character is unlike anything I have done before,” he said.
“I made a deal with the creators”
The portrayal of hospital life is relatively unexplored in Indian media, especially in Tamil. However, the team has done a commendable job in capturing the audience’s attention. “Initially, when the teaser was released, there were comparisons to ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ and other similar series. However, the audience soon realized that ‘Heartbeat’ is in a different category. Now I am getting compliments on the radness and unique stunts in the plot,” he said.
Apart from portraying the layered character of Radhi, Anmol shared that learning the medical terms and procedures was difficult. “I agreed with the creators: they should soon give me an honorary doctorate, because I study a lot of medical terminology for the show (laughs). “- he added.
“I don’t know why, but this scene really bothered me”
With viewers praising Radh’s versatility, Anumol revealed that his favorite scene of all time was his conversation with Rina after the shocking revelation.
“I don’t know why, but this scene really touched me. Maybe it’s because Rudy chose career, family, and fame over motherhood, which we don’t know about. Next favorite, as silly as it may sound, is the one with Sid. The shot where she ignores Sid’s painting in the dining room on the table,” he said.
“Thanks to Ruchi, Director and our DOP”
Rad is distinguished not only by emotions, but also by appearance and manners. However, Anumol credits director Deepak Sundarajan, stylist Ruchi and DOP Regimel Surya Thomas for the uniqueness of the character.
“The director was clear about every aspect of the character and I just had to embody it. Ruchi is the one behind the clear look. Also, I tried certain mannerisms like walking fast on the stage to convey the ‘busy’ life. Rad. I’m glad that it Everything connected with the audience.The whole team’s effort is amazing.But RK Hospital is the set that our producer Raja has created.Reji’s amazing talent for acting The group, are the best. And my kids, although I don’t get along very well with kids, Sid and I have an admirable combination now,” he added.
“OTT has a great future, everything has its space”
When asked about his view on the future of OTT platforms, Anumole shared that they have a lot of potential.
