AR Murugadoss feels it is time heroines do action films

Mumbai, Aug 26 (PTI) Actresses are hardly seenportraying villainous roles or hardcore action, but director AR Murugadoss feels it is time to change this scenario and armwoman characters with more brawn to break long-held genderstereotypes in the industry. "Worldwide cinema has always been largely maleoriented and the female is always an accompaniment. From thebeginning of time we do not have female centric stories, atleast now we should change that and tell stories from awoman’s point of view," Murugadoss told PTI. "Especially women oriented action films should be mademore as the mindset is that she can’t fight, she should besoft, she should not talk back, not speak aloud.." he said. Murugadoss thinks because of this mindset againstwomen, female actors keep away from action and negative roles. "When cinema displays a strong woman character whofights back, the audience mindset will change. When Olympicmedals are achieved only by them with a fighting spirit, theyprove that they are not only soft natured but can fight backif a problem arises… the environment now is right for femalefilms," he said. Sonakshi, who is known for her portrayal of girl nextdoor kind of roles, will be seen doing hardcore actionsequences in "Akira" directed by Murugadoss. And he thinks shehas nailed it. "My only requirement from her to play this role wasthat that her body language for action should be like a hero.And nowhere should people feel that she is acting just for thefilm. So every hit and kick should be convincing." "To my surprise when I see that (action in film)especially in hand combat she oozes with power. Also heradvantage is her powerful eyes and look. She has trained withprofessionals for six months," he added. (MORE) PTI KKP DK JCHBAS