Shivathmika: Born Into Films, Still Chasing Roles

Shivathmika Rajashekar on Film Auditions

Being born into a film family may make your film debut easy. But sustaining a career is a different challenge. Actress Shivathmika Rajashekar‘s latest interview offers an interesting look at this reality. Despite being the daughter of Rajasekhar and Jeevitha, she still continues to approach filmmakers and attend auditions to find work.

In the interview, Shivathmika revealed that around 60 percent of her projects come through auditions, while the rest happen through direct discussions with filmmakers. She also spoke about the growing competition in the industry, particularly for female actors, with more talent entering the field and fewer opportunities available.

Her own career has seen its share of struggles. After making her debut with Dorasaani, she went nearly three years without a release. Finding the right opportunities was not easy, and she had to keep trying.

Even for ENE Repeat, she attended auditions despite knowing director Tharun Bhascker for three to four years. She auditioned for a couple of scenes but did not expect to get the role. The offer came a month later.

Her journey shows that a film background may provide an entry point, but building a career still requires consistent effort and opportunities.