'Katrina Kaif doesn’t even have any body language': K. Vijaya Bhaskar Reflects on Casting and Challenges in 'Malliswari' Nearly two decades after the release of *Malliswari*, director K.
Vijaya Bhaskar has shared his experiences of working with Katrina Kaif in her first Telugu film. The 2004 romantic comedy, which paired Katrina with Venkatesh, introduced the actress to Telugu audiences and remains a significant milestone in her early career.
In an interview with iDream Media, Vijaya Bhaskar opened up about the challenges of preparing Katrina for her role in the film. He revealed that one of the biggest hurdles was helping her adapt to the cultural nuances and mannerisms expected of a traditional Telugu character.
Coming from a very different background, Katrina was unfamiliar with these traits. Recalling the experience, the director explained, “It was very difficult, but what I say is, she’s a very hardworking person. She doesn’t even have any body language.
Sometimes when she sits, I have to ask her to sit properly. It is because they grew up in a completely different environment. There’s no idea about how a Telugu girl is supposed to be.
She should just be a princess, royal and all, but also very respectful and loving.” Despite the challenges, he praised Katrina’s dedication and willingness to learn throughout the production. The casting process for *Malliswari* was equally challenging.
Vijaya Bhaskar revealed that he personally chose Katrina for the role after noticing her in an advertisement. He believed she had the freshness required to portray the character.
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