Rajisha Vijayan unveils an UNTOLD story behind ‘Bison’ casting; says, ‘she was not the first choice for the Raji role’

Sometimes, the roles that come unexpectedly leave the biggest impact. Rajisha Vijayan is currently receiving strong praise for her performance in the latest Malayalam release ‘Masthishka Maranam,’ with many calling it one of the finest acts of her career. The Malayalam-Tamil film actress recently shared an interesting insight regarding her Tamil film ‘Bison. ‘ She revealed that she was not the first choice for her character in the movie.

Rajisha Vijayan reveals an untold story

In an interview with OTT Play, Rajisha shared that director Mari Selvaraj approached several actresses before her for the sister’s role in Bison. The film stars Dhruv Vikram in the lead as Kittan, while Rajisha plays his sister Raaji. She explained that many actresses were hesitant to take up a sister character. When the offer finally reached her, she immediately said yes, as she was keen to collaborate with Mari Selvaraj once again.

Mari Selvaraj-Rajisha Vijayan collaboration

Rajisha described working again with Mari Selvaraj as a proud moment. She said that when a director chooses to repeat an actor, it feels like a huge compliment and a sign of trust. Having earlier worked with him in Karnan, she felt happy that he believed she was suitable for the role. She also admitted that the character was emotionally demanding and required great effort.

Though the journey was challenging, she feels satisfied with the response the film has received.

‘Bison’ – A powerful story with strong cast

The story of ‘Bison’ tells of the life of a young Kabaddi player who encounters caste discrimination during his expedition. The film is receiving a lot of positivity for its plot and the performances of its crew members. In addition, the movie ‘Bison’ features other actors, such as Lal and Anupama Parameswaran. By now, it is obvious that Rajisha’s decision to embark on a project with roles many others rejected marked a significant turning point in her life, as it demonstrated that confidence and courage are the keys to success.

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