'I almost lost myself': Keerthy Suresh reflects on her transformation as Savitri as ‘Mahanati’ clocks 8 years

Keerthy Suresh left the audience spellbound with her performance as Savitri in the biographical melodrama ‘Mahanati’. As the film is set to complete eight years tomorrow, May 9, 2026, the actress spoke about how deeply the role affected her.According to a report by Moneycontrol, Keerthy Suresh shared that the role was very different. She said, “It would definitely have to be Mahanati. It was a very different role, and I had to completely immerse myself in the character. At one point, I was so deeply involved in the role that I almost lost myself in the character.”She shared how much effort and emotion she gave to the performance. Many people felt she did not simply act as Savitri but truly lived the role on screen. That natural performance is one big reason why the movie still feels fresh and emotional even after many years.For the unversed, ‘Mahanati’ became a turning point in Keerthy Suresh’s career. The role brought her huge appreciation from both audiences and critics. She also won the National Award for her performance in the film.After ‘Mahanati,’ Keerthy Suresh continued to take different kinds of roles in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Hindi films. On the current work front, Keerthy Suresh will next be seen in the upcoming court action drama ‘Sathyavan Savithiri’ directed by Praveen S Vijay.Just a day before, the first look was released. Keerthy Suresh is seen turning back in the poster. Around her, lawyers are looking forward. The makers said, "Calm face. Unstoppable force. Now it’s her game... Presenting the First Look of #SathyavanSavithiri."She will also be seen playing the female lead in the Vijay Deverakonda starrer ‘Rowdy Janardhana’.