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Shriya Saran's fighting spirit

Actress Shriya Saran is about to become an action heroine in the upcoming Tamil-Kannada bilingual film Chandra. Shriya will be performing the martial arts form ‘kalaripayattu.'

  • Actress Shriya Saran is about to become an action heroine in the upcoming Tamil-Kannada bilingual film <i>Chandra</i>. Shriya will be performing the martial arts form 'kalaripayattu.'
    Actress Shriya Saran is about to become an action heroine in the upcoming Tamil-Kannada bilingual film Chandra. Shriya will be performing the martial arts form 'kalaripayattu.'
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  • Shriya, who made her film debut in 2001, with Telugu film <i>Ishtam</i>, will play the role of a princess in the film.
    Shriya, who made her film debut in 2001, with Telugu film Ishtam, will play the role of a princess in the film.
  • <i>Chandra</i> is produced and directed by Roopa Iyer.
    Chandra is produced and directed by Roopa Iyer.
  • Shriya will romance popular Kannada actor Prem, who is known as ?Lovely Star? in the film.
    Shriya will romance popular Kannada actor Prem, who is known as “Lovely Star” in the film.
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  • Shriya has previously starred in superhit Tamil film, <i>Sivaji: The Boss</i> in 2007, opposite Rajinikanth.
    Shriya has previously starred in superhit Tamil film, Sivaji: The Boss in 2007, opposite Rajinikanth.
  • Shriya Saran trained under Sagar Aasan for two months to get her stunts right.
    Shriya Saran trained under Sagar Aasan for two months to get her stunts right.
  • Shriya was also appeared in 2007 Bollywood film, <i>Awarapan</i>.
    Shriya was also appeared in 2007 Bollywood film, Awarapan.
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  • According to sources, some of the key scenes of the film have been shot in United States of America.
    According to sources, some of the key scenes of the film have been shot in United States of America.
  • Shriya works on getting her stance right.
    Shriya works on getting her stance right.
  • The film is expected to release next year in January.
    The film is expected to release next year in January.
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