Varma’s action drama takes him into the heart of a forest

After playing minor but noticeable roles in a few films like KD Engira Karuppu Durai, Theeran Adhigaaram Ondru, Irumbu Thirai and Thadam, Varma has now been roped in to play the lead in an untitled film. An action thriller, it’s being directed by Dheenadayalan, a former assistant of Saattai fame Anbazhagan.
“I was working in a bank, but acting has always been my passion.So, I did a six-month acting course and practiced acting during weekends. When I had to shoot for 40 days for Theeran in Rajasthan, I quit my bank job and became a full-time actor,” Varma starts off, giving a quick recap of his career so far. The actor, who was credited as Guna Babu in the films he has done so far, has gone for a name change now.
Talking about this film, he says, “It’s an action drama. I play a businessman who is into social service. We are shooting for this film in the forests near Tada. Why this character comes to the forest is what the suspense is all about. There will be a social message in this story.”
Damini, a Mumbai girl, plays the heroine. “I have also committed to another film, which will be set in Kancheepuram,” adds the actor.