Many compliments for my bikini shot'

My film Kuselan will hit screens in July... It’ll be my third film with Rajni sir and I play myself in it. Although it’s a guest appearance, I have two songs alone and a couple of scenes. The film is really stylish and I even appear as Cleopatra in one of the songs. The age difference between Rajni sir and me has never bothered me. In fact, he’s much more fun and energetic than any youngster. I still get compliments for my bikini shot in Billa... It’s been a while since its release, but my look in the film has received wide appreciation. I never had any apprehension about donning a two-piece because I was confident that I could carry it off. And it’s not just a bikini; you have to be comfortable in whatever you wear because it reflects on your personality. I too was given an option to wear a one-piece swimsuit if I wasn’t okay with appearing in a bikini. But I was aware that I had the right attitude, so when I wore it for the shot, I was really comfortable. Rumour mills were abuzz that I was paid a bomb for wearing the bikini, but there’s no truth in it. But I will never wear a two-piece for a film again... I’ve done it once and I’m happy the audience accepted me. So if I did it again I don’t think it’ll remain special. I also believe in doing things just once and I don’t believe in repeating my act. I’ve been dragged into controversies unnecessarily... So I like to keep to myself and spend time with family. I do my work, give it my best and head home. Because at the end of the day, it’s your work that matters. I haven’t thought about moving to Bollywood... Work here keeps me busy and when I’m not shooting, I watch films or hang out with friends. I’m very close to Ramya Krishna and her family. She’s been with me through thick and thin. I like maintaining a balance between work and friends. I’m feeling very content right now and am happy staying down south.