Sai Tamhankar on Bhakshak: ‘It is very rare for an actor to be a part of projects that go beyond box office collections!’

In a recent media interaction, Sai Tamhankar who is seen in the recent Netflix release Bhakshak shared her excitement about the film starring Bhumi Pednekar and Sanjay Mishra.

“When you make a film, you don't really know or cannot predict its fate or how people are going to respond to it. But every time you attempt something different as an actor, you feel the energy. Bhakshak was one of those projects. While shooting, we felt that we wanted to say something important,” Tamhankar shares.

“After the movie release, I felt the same energy and emotions from the audience who appreciated the conversation that we wanted to start through Bhakshak. At least, we awakened something within us that had either been lost or forgotten, and the audience resonated with that. It is very rare for an actor to be a part of projects that go beyond box office collections. I feel dignified, blessed and proud,” she adds.

“Sometimes, when you attempt things for the first time or try to break barriers, you are looked down upon by others. Films like Bhakshak help regain that dignity. I feel blessed and on top of the world because my Marathi film is also doing very well in theatres, and this one is also breaking walls in the OTT space,” Sai concludes.

Bhakshak, a gripping crime thriller, has not only secured a prominent position in Netflix India's top films but has also earned the coveted rank of number one. The movie, which sees Tamhankar portraying a no-nonsense SSP officer alongside Pednekar's character, a fearless journalist, delves into the disturbing reality of rampant child abuse in a shelter home in Bihar. Tamhankar emphasizes the significance of using cinema as a medium to initiate crucial conversations and shed light on pressing social issues.