Did you know Keerthy Suresh nearly turned down her blockbuster movie Mahanati out of fear? Read on for the details!

Keerthy Suresh’s incredible performance in Nag Ashwin’s Mahanati came forth as an unparalleled breakthrough in her career. The diva brought to screens the life of the evergreen yesteryear actress Savitri,

Keerthy Suresh initially turned down the role of Savitri in 'Mahanati' due to fear of not doing justice to the biopic. However, director Nag Ashwin's confidence in her abilities convinced her to accept the challenging role.

Although Keerthy Suresh had already appeared in 12 films within five years of her debut as a lead actor, all of them were commercial entertainers centred around male protagonists and none of these projects explored her hidden potential the way director Nag Ashwin’s Mahanati (2018) did.