Ram Charan's 'Game Changer', directed by Shankar, was released in theaters on January 10, 2025, on the occasion of Sankranti, and impressed the audience. Along with Kiara Advani, Anjali also played a key role in this political action drama. The character of 'Parvathy' played by Anjali became the emotional core of the film. Fans and critics alike are talking about her role and performance in the film.
Parvathy's role: A character full of emotional depth
Anjali appeared in the role of Parvathy, the wife of Ram Charan's character 'Appanna' in the film. She herself called this role the most challenging and best in her career. “My character's name is Parvathy, and my mother's name is also the same. When Shankar narrated the story, there was a special connection when I heard that name,” Anjali shared in an interview.
Parvathy's role in the film is filled with emotional depth. Anjali revealed that there are many shades in this character and that she had to cultivate many emotions that she did not experience in her personal life through this role. “As an actress, I always base myself on real life experiences. But, I do not have any reference for the role of Parvathy. I lived this role with Shankar's vision and the insights he gave,” she said.
Surprise element in Shankar's vision
Shankar's intention behind not revealing much about Anjali's role in the teaser and trailers of 'Game Changer' was to hide a surprise element. “The bond between Appanna and Parvathy is the highlight of the film. This bond should be experienced in the theater,” said Anjali. There was also a discussion in X posts that there are twists and surprises in this role, which will give a shocking experience to the audience.
Reviews have stated that Anjali's character will be crucial in the flashback episodes of the film, and her performance created an emotional impact in the third act. "Those emotional scenes were worked out to some extent because of Anjali's performance," said a review.
Chemistry with Ram Charan
Anjali, who was paired with Ram Charan for the first time, specifically mentioned his support. "Charan is a very supportive, down-to-earth person. He gets along with everyone on the set. Acting with him allowed me to give my best," she said. The chemistry between the two in the trailer captivated the fans, and Anjali confidently said that their bond in the film won everyone's hearts.
Best role in career
Anjali described this role as the most special in her 18-year career. “This role has given me a new perspective on acting and life. I will think more when choosing roles from now on,” she said. When asked about the speculation that she will win a National Award for this role, she expressed optimism, “I also had that thought. I am happy that the audience and critics are saying so. Let’s hope so,” she said.
Disappointed at the box office result
However, Anjali expressed disappointment that ‘Game Changer’ did not perform as expected at the box office. “Everyone said the film was good, but it hurt that it did not succeed. I put in 200% effort, I was also involved in promotions. But some things are out of our control,” she said. She also suggested that the film was pirated within hours of its release, which also affected the result.
Double Dhamaka in Sankranti Season
This Sankranti season is special for Anjali, because along with ‘Game Changer’, her Tamil film ‘Madagajaraja’ was also released. “As an actress, I am happy that two films are released in Sankranti season. Acting with heroes like Ram Charan and Vishal is special,” she said.
Conclusion
Anjali’s role as Parvathy in ‘Game Changer’ is a reflection of her acting talent. In the vision of a director like Shankar, this role, which she played with a star like Ram Charan, will be a milestone in her career. “The role of Parvathy is very special in my 18-year career. This role has transformed me as an actress,” says Anjali, expressing her admiration for this character. Fans can watch this film in theaters or on Amazon Prime Video, ZEE5 and enjoy Anjali’s performance.