Dragon Heroine Revealed How She Got the Role!

Some roles come like a bolt of lightning—unexpected, electrifying, and life-changing. For actress Kayadhu Lohar, Dragon was that moment. As the film storms past the ₹150 crore mark worldwide, heading towards ₹200 crore, Kayadhu’s journey from an aspiring actress to a recognized star is nothing short of inspiring. Having started her career at just 21 with the Kannada film Mugilpet, she later ventured into Malayalam with Pathonpattam Nuthandu. In Tollywood, she made her mark in Alluri alongside Sree Vishnu, followed by Prem U in Marathi. But it was Dragon—a pan-Indian success—that cemented her place in the industry.

Kayadhu credits Dragon for changing her life. Sharing her joy on social media, she spoke about her bond with the film’s team, especially co-star Pradeep Ranganathan, whom she now considers a true friend. However, behind the glitz and success was a moment of uncertainty. Initially, she feared she wouldn’t even get the role. Opening up about this struggle, she posted a heartfelt message on Instagram, recalling how she thought she had lost her chance.

In her post, Kayadhu revealed, “Director Ashwath Marimuthu first narrated the role of Keerthy to me over a Zoom call, and I was immediately excited. But after that, I didn’t hear back from him. I started to worry that I might have missed the opportunity. Then, a month later, he reached out again, this time narrating the role of Pallavi. After the narration, he left the meeting, and I sat there nervous, unsure of what would happen. But within five minutes, he returned and said, ‘You are my Pallavi!’”

With Dragon soaring higher each day, Kayadhu’s future in cinema looks brighter than ever. From almost losing hope to landing a breakthrough role, her journey proves that sometimes, destiny just needs a little patience. As her career gains momentum, all eyes are now on what’s next for this rising star.