Kannada Hero Ravichandaran’s son Aryan to make his debut

When the late filmmaker Veeraswamy (Crazy Star Ravichandaran's father) named his grandson Manoranjan, he must have foreseen a career in films for this youngster. "My grandfather knew I was destined to be in films, because my name means to entertain," says the 24-year-old, who will debut as R Aryan in the love story Andhu, directed and produced by his father.

But Aryan wasn't always fond of acting. "I wanted to pursue a career in cricket. But that changed when I turned 18. I was enchanted with cinema. So when I expressed my desire to enter films, my parents were shocked. They insisted I do a rethink. My father supported my decision," he says.
The youngster, though, didn't sign up at an acting school in Mumbai to prepare for his debut. Instead, he studied at a drama institute in the city and attended dance and fight classes in Chennai. "Dad felt that I needed to lose my inhibitions before I faced the camera. I also lost 30 kg in two years and worked on my look," adds Aryan.
The actor recalls how the day his father announced his launch pad passed off without much fanfare. "One day, he just walked in and said, 'We'll start your film shortly. Just get some good costumes ready.' Even though I had been ready for it, that moment felt surreal," he says. 
Aryan adds that the few days he's shot for Andhu have been enjoyable because he's with his father. "I feel awkward during romantic scenes, because dad's behind the camera. I've already got an earful from him when I've failed to deliver," he says. But does Aryan aim to bank on his father's image? "It's too early for me to think of building an image. But I'd like to be known as a romantic hero just like my dad Ravichandaran," he wraps up.