Varalaxmi goes to Hollywood.
Varalaxmi Sarathkumar makes her Holl ywood debut alongside the acclaimed British actor Jeremy Irons.
Directed by veteran director, Chandran Rutnam, the film is shot in Sri Lanka. The film RIZANA-A Caged Bird is inspired by a true story.
When asked about the project, Varalax mi shared her excitement, saying,”It is surreal to be working alongside Acade my award winner Jeremy Irons. He is the voice of Scar from the Lion King, a film I adore to a point that I know all the dialogues by heart. To be making my Hollywood debut in a film with him is a dream come true. He is such a respected actor not just in Hollywood, but in world cinema.
I am also grateful to for the chance to be directed by Chandran Rutnam, a pione er who changed the face of film making in Sri Lanka and worldwide. This opport unity means a lot to me.
It was an absolute pleasure to be worki ng with such legends from the internati onal film industry.”
The film promises to be a landmark col laboration between South Asian and international cinema.