Her first Kannada film, Chirru, won her good reviews. But actress Kriti Kharbanda hasn’t been in any tearing hurry to sign films.

Much over a year after its release, she’s signed her second Kannada film, an untitled project opposite current flavour Diganth. “I’m excited about this film, I loved the script when I heard it,” says Kriti.

Talking about her role in this Rockline Venkatesh production, being directed by newcomer Raghavendra Naik, she says, “It is a something that appealed to me. The makers approached me because they felt that I could carry off a performance oriented role in Chirru. The role is of an independent and self-centred girl, which is the exact opposite of what I am. I’m sure this will be a good film.”

Revealing a little secret, Kriti adds, “While listening to the script was the first time that I wished I was a man. Diganth’s role in this film is amazing. I almost said to myself, why not ask him to wear the saris and I step into his shoes. The role is amazing. I know I’ll have to work twice as hard to not be sidelined in this film.”

Kriti is glad that she’s working with Diganth, because she already shares a comfortable rapport with him. “Diganth and I began our modelling careers around the same time. I remember we were paired together in our first television commercial, which was for Haywards soda. We’ve done around five commercials together. He and I share a good rapport, which is required according to me, if you’re to act together in a film,” says she.

And she’s also quite kicked that she may soon end up doing another film in Kannada. “I heard a new script two days ago. If everything goes well, then I could be working on two Kannada films simultaneously,” Kriti signs off.