Did Nimisha Sajayan Credit Director Nelson Venkatesan for Her Stellar Performance in 'DNA'?

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Key Takeaways
- Nimisha Sajayan emphasizes the importance of a director's guidance.
- The positive audience response can profoundly impact an actor's confidence.
- Collaboration with co-stars, such as Atharvaa, enriches the filmmaking experience.
- Trust from parents is crucial when involving infants in film projects.
- A strong emotional connection to a role can enhance performance.
Chennai, June 25 (NationPress) Malayalam actress Nimisha Sajayan, who has received widespread acclaim for her role in director Nelson Venkatesan's newly released blockbuster Tamil film 'DNA', attributes her exceptional performance to her director.
During a gratitude event organized by the film team to appreciate the media's support, she expressed, "Thank you immensely. I often feel anxious during the launch of my films. However, after witnessing the audience's reaction at the premiere, I returned home and finally felt at ease."
She humorously clarified, "Actually, I didn't rest. I called Nelson sir at 2 AM due to the flood of congratulatory messages. I was so moved that sleep escaped me. Thank you for the overwhelming affection!"
Nimisha remarked that many people commended her performance, saying, "I attribute the credit to my director since I consider myself a director's actor. I always maintain that if my performance shines, it’s because of my director's influence. Thank you, Nelson sir, for the direction you provided regarding Divya's character."
Commenting on her co-star Atharvaa, she noted, "Every film offers me a takeaway. For this film, I have two: director Nelson and Atharvaa. This film is particularly special to me. Atharvaa is a phenomenal actor, intensely dedicated and focused. I, however, struggle with concentration. I appreciate all the encouragement on set. I believe Divya wouldn’t be complete without Anand."
Nimisha also expressed gratitude to the parents of the infants who lent their children for the shoot, acknowledging, "Those babies were just 30 and 48 days old. We understand how challenging it is for parents to entrust their newborns to others. We are grateful to those parents for their trust in us."
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