.jpg)
Jayam Ravi Reveals Inspiration for Giving Heroines Top Billing: 'I Copied It from Shah Rukh Khan'
Actor Jayam Ravi revealed that his decision to list his heroine’s name first in the film’s credits was inspired by Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan.
Chennai, Jan 10 (IANS) – Actor Jayam Ravi, who stars alongside Nithya Menen in director Kiruthiga Udhayanidhi’s romantic drama Kadhalikka Neramillai, shared an interesting anecdote at a pre-release event. The actor revealed that his decision to list his heroine’s name first in the film’s credits was inspired by Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan.
Addressing a question about this unique choice, Jayam Ravi explained, “A lot of people have asked why Nithya Menen's name appears before mine in the credits. They asked what gives me this kind of confidence, and I can only say ‘self-confidence.’ I’ve always believed in breaking stereotypes, whether it’s making a zombie film or a space film. Why not break this norm too?”
The actor continued, “I was inspired by Shah Rukh Khan, who was the first to suggest giving heroines top billing in credits. I wanted to carry forward this practice, especially when working with a woman director like Kiruthiga Udhayanidhi. I am genuinely happy as a human to see this change.”
