Vikranth has found it hard to emerge from the shadow of his superstar cousin Vijay in the film industry. He is now pinning his hopes on his new film, Piravi , to change his fortunes. Piravi , incidentally, is directed by his brother, Sanjeevi. “I am sure the film will pave the way for a comeback,” says Vikranth.
Candid about his mistakes that have proved costly in the past, he hopes Piravi will bring about a change. “In the beginning, I grabbed every film that came my way. I was desperate,” he says. The actor, in fact, wanted to take a break to step back and analyse his career. “I must thank my wife for pushing me to work hard. I reduced weight to get into shape for Piravi ,” he says.
The young actor will also be seen in a 40-minute cameo in Vishal’s Pandianadu. “Vishal is a good friend. Though it’s a small role, it is a formidable one opposite Vishal,” he says.
Looking back on his career, what has he learnt as an actor? “Luck plays a very small role. I have realised that people make their own luck in this industry,” he says.
