Mumbai: Actress Radhika Apte, who will be seen in 'Hunterrr' says sex is a saleable subject in films, because society considers it a taboo.
The actress, whose forthcoming film is about a sex addict, told IANS: "It (sex) is saleable and it's a taboo also, so it has an odd place in our county. I think sex is saleable because there is a taboo."
As far as 'Hunterrr' is concerned, she says that while the posters and trailer of the film, may suggest that it is a sex comedy, but it's otherwise.
"It's a sweet love story and a simple film. Because of the posters and trailers, people feel it's a sex comedy or an adult comedy, but it's a very simple film. Everybody can relate to this film," she said.
Directed by Harshavardhan Kulkarni, the film features Gulshan Devaiah in the lead role.
Radhika is currently riding high on the plaudits she has earned for her performance in 'Badlapur'. She feels the success tastes sweeter because she wasn't expecting the kind of response she has received.
"The response for my work in 'Badlapur' has been positive. I was not expecting people will notice my work. Many people messaged me, and it was very overwhelming."
Grey characters more attractive to me: Radhika Apte
Apte says she feels more comfortable in playing characters that are layered than one-dimensional parts, which are either too good or purely villainous.
The actress said she prefers real characters over larger-than-life roles. "I find playing morally-ambiguous characters easier than a woman who is always cute on screen.” The 29-year-old actress said she really liked her role in 'Badlapur'.
"It was interesting when I was narrated the script of 'Badlapur' because the character I play is an independent, educated woman but still wants to support her husband when she is not even sure whether he has done the murder or not.
"I found it to be a grey place, which can be explored. That really interested me," Radhika said.
The 'Shor in the City' actress said her flirtatious scene with actor Varun Dhawan in the film was a result of improvisation and she feels it made her character more to watch.
"I am happy that I am having back-to-back releases after four years. More work is always welcome," she said when quizzed about 'Hunterrr'.