Tollywood actresses are moving away from glam-centric roles and taking on more action-oriented characters, often wielding weapons to showcase their versatility.
A prime example is Mrinal Thakur, who has stepped into a new avatar in Telugu films. dacoitWhere she is seen carrying a pistol. He joins other actresses like Samantha, Anupama Parameswaran, and Kajal Aggarwal, who have embraced action-packed roles in recent projects.
Producer Lagdapati Sridhar comments that this image makeover is for actresses looking to break free from their typical glam roles and prove that they can handle intense action scenes. For example, Samantha is seen loading guns and fighting opponents in Hindi serials the fortKajal Aggarwal showcased her gun handling skills Satyabhama.