Rising Kannada actress Ila Veermalla recently shared compelling insights into her multi-faceted journey in the film industry with Bangalore Times. Having started as an assistant director at just 21, Ila credits the role with shaping her professionalism and discipline.
“Turning assistant director at 21 moulded my ethics and made me a more responsible actor,” she revealed, describing how working behind the camera first helped her deeply understand the collaborative art of filmmaking .
Now prepping to don both hats again—actor and assistant director—she emphasizes that this dual exposure has heightened her respect for every member of a production team and is preparing her for more responsible roles on screen ().