Keerthy Suresh reflects on her journey in cinema; says, “Legacy is a foundation, not a limitation”
National Award-winning actor Keerthy Suresh shared her thoughts on legacy, career choices, and individuality at the Global Business Conclave 2025. Reflecting on her journey in Indian cinema, she spoke about balancing mainstream projects with more nuanced roles and how she continues to shape her own path despite coming from a film family.
Speaking about the influence of legacy on her career, Keerthy said, “I think legacies have nothing to do with my choices, you know. The scripts that I pick, the genres that I want to explore, they are solely driven upon my own instincts.”
While acknowledging the expectations attached to her name, she remained clear on maintaining personal creative freedom. “And, of course, there is a certain sense of responsibility, a certain level of expectation that comes with this. But I don’t think anybody coming from a background like that should take such pressure. They should never take such pressure.”
Keerthy, the daughter of veteran actress Menaka Suresh, emphasized that her lineage provided a starting point—not a boundary. “See, legacy is definitely a foundation. It does give me a route, yes. But it is not my limitation. It does not define any specialty, right?”
Reflecting on the inspiration she draws from her roots, she added, “And probably the part of my journey that I really got inspired from my legacy would be choosing to be an artist. And that came from my mother.”
Her words were a powerful reminder that while legacy can offer direction, the journey forward is shaped by instinct, courage, and self-belief. Keerthy’s clarity, honesty, and grace stood out as she continued to inspire a generation of young talents navigating tradition and individuality.
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