When Riythvika entered the Bigg Boss house, all she told her producers was that she’d be out for a couple of weeks. But she left the House three months later... with the coveted trophy in hand. In a chat with MetroPlus, the actor tells us about her stay in the House and what it took to win the title. Excerpts:
What made you sign up for Bigg Boss?
After Kabali, I wasn’t happy with the offers I was getting, so I decided that Bigg Boss was the right platform to remind people that I’m still relevant. I figured that maybe if directors saw me on television, they would think of me while writing a script.
What was it like, being filmed all the time?
Honestly, I was very conscious of the cameras at first. Even the mirrors had cameras... it was very unnerving for the first couple of weeks. However, after a while, I got used to it.
Do you think your stay in the House changed you as a person?
Before Bigg Boss, I have never been away from my parents. My mother would accompany me to all film shoots. I started taking independent decisions only during my stay inside. Now that I am out, I feel confident about myself.
What was most challenging about the show?
Before I went inside the House, I thought I’d miss my phone. But surprisingly, I didn’t. The toughest part for me was not being allowed to take a nap during the day!
Who did you consider yourself closest to in the House?
During my first few weeks, I had absolutely no friends. I was quite an introvert back then. But over time, I became good friends with Ponnambalam, Sendrayan and Balaji. Janani was also a great support.
A lot of people were rooting for you. In the weeks leading to the finale, did you feel you’d have a good chance at bagging the title?
After being repeatedly nominated for elimination, I thought I stood no chance. But I was saved, thanks to the support from the viewers. That really gave me confidence. I think audiences related to me because I spoke my mind without worrying too much about who might be watching.
Did you look up to Kamal Haasan, who hosted the show?
He was a big inspiration. He was our only connection to the outside world, so we’d always look forward to what he had to tell us.