Pragya Jaiswal on her professional journey

Pragya Jaiswal scored hits like Akhanda and Daaku Maharaj, sharing screen presence with Natasimha Balakrishna. She is now starring in Akhanda Thandavam, once again with Balakrishna and also starring in Bellamkonda Sreenivas' Tyson Naidu.

Now, speaking to scribes, Pragya Jaiswal shared her thoughts on her professional journey. She said "I feel very grateful, excited and truly blessed to be in the best phase of my professional life right now. I am still soaking in all the love that we are receiving for the film."

On how, she bagged the role in Daaku Maharaj, Pragya said "I was visiting Tirupati when Bobby sir called me. We couldn’t speak properly, but when I returned, he narrated the film to me. It was a crazy coincidence— I walked into his office wearing a dhaga from Tirumala, and he had the same unique string from a small Hanuman temple in Tirupati. We instantly connected. From the call to narration, look test, and shoot, everything happened within 10-15 days. We started shooting in July and finished within six months. The film is already a blockbuster, touchwood! It’s been one of the most fulfilling filming experiences of my life. That’s how I am back to work."

On starring in Akhanda 2, and sharing screenpresence with Balakrishna,she said "Working with Balakrishna sir was an incredible experience. He’s a legend, inspiring in many ways, and there’s so much to learn from him. He brings utmost positivity, playfulness, and energy to the set, making the environment light and easy-going. He’s very friendly, chill, and easy to work with. When he’s in front of the camera, he transforms into the character. Lots to learn, lots of inspiration, and pure joy working with him. He’s unapologetically himself, no mask, just real. I feel blessed to work with him again, and it’s always wonderful working with him."

She expressed her desire to work with the following Telugu stars. She said "I want to do good films with really good roles, that’s my topmost priority. I would love to work with Allu Arjun, Ram Charan, Jr. NTR, Mahesh Babu, and Dulquer Salmaan. I have a long list, but primarily, I want to be part of good films, good stories, and play interesting roles."

About the last film,she watched in Telugu, Pragya shared "I thoroughly enjoyed Kalki, a huge fan of Nag Ashwin Sir’s work. It’s futuristic, humorous, and great cinema. I also loved Lucky Bhaskar. Dulquer’s acting and the story were fantastic. I try to watch as many Telugu films as I can, it’s part of my job and my passion."

On her upcoming film, Pragya revealed "I am currently working on a Telugu film—“Tyson Naidu” with Bellamkonda Sai Srinivas. We have been shooting for some time and should finish in the next few months, aiming for a 2025 release. There are also a couple of other conversations happening, and you will know once they are confirmed."