Raavan is the perfect birthday gift: Priya Mani

Priya Mani was working on her birthday, but that’s nothing new for the National Award-winning actress.
People like to take time off to spend time with their families, but I couldn’t afford to do that this year either,” says Priya, who spent the day shooting for Ram Gopal Varma’s Rakta Charitra.
But the Gemini girl is not complaining. “My career is shaping up well with two Bollywood films this year — Raavan and Rakta Charitra.Even my Telugu film, Golimaar, directed by Puri Jagannath has got an excellent response,” says Priya, adding, “I’m also looking forward to the release of Eno Ontara (starring Ganesh) before I sign any other Kannada film.”
Raavan, which is releasing later this month, is the perfect birthday gift, she says. “There is, of course, that kick of working with a big director like Mani Ratnam. This film will be my stepping stone to Bollywood. Rakta Charitra is another film I’m excited about. It’s based on real people and with Ram Gopal directing, it has to come out well,” she says, adding that she had fun working with Suriya on the film. “He gets into character and we play off each other’s expressions. I enjoyed working with him,” says Priya.
With so much happening in her life, has little time for a boyfriend. “Is there anyone left for me to be linked with? But I’m not excited about the idea of a relationship. This constant messaging and talking, keeping in touch and over-possessiveness is something I don’t want. I don’t believe in being possessive, so I might as well stay single,” she says.
But Priya has one wish that’s unfulfilled. “I want a pet (a puppy) for myself. My friends keep saying that having a pet is a stress-reliever, but my father won’t let me have one,” she says.