It was just one scene but Jude Anthany Joseph gave us a striking performance as Dolly D'cruze in Premam.
Post the success of Premam, the Om Shanti Oshana director is getting rave reviews and he is happy about taking up his childhood dream of becoming an actor. Now, Jude has something more to be happy about. The director-turned-actor will be seen in Abrid Shine's upcoming project, Action Hero Biju. While the flick will have Nivin as a police officer, Jude will grab the role of a thief.
"Many liked the actor in me and there were a few who gave me negative feedbacks as well. In fact some of my friends rang me up and said they didn't expect this from me. As far as I'm concerned, I wanted to fit well into that character and just gave my best," said Jude.
"I am a jovial person and like to try new things."
Calling Alphonse Puthren as an inspiration, Jude said: "Alphonse and I studied together in school and since then he knew about my passion for films and mimicry. Years later, when I told him about my dream of making a film, he gave me a book- The Alchemist. After reading it, he told me about following my dreams and later happened my first film."
How he was picked for the role?
Quite unexpectedly he went to a place where the auditions were happening and Jude too happened to join the team. "They were short of one person and thus asked me to take on the role. Initially I was offered a main role but then it was cut short and my role was taken out. But since I had told everyone about my acting debut, Alphonse later added this dancer role for me," Jude said.
Jude also opened up about his next directorial venture: "The scripting is finished and the new movie will have the same Om Shanti Oshana team including Nivin Pauly and Vineeth Srinivasan."