Saiee M Manjrekar shares her experience of working in the bilingual movie ‘The India House’!

Actress Saiee M Manjrekar, who has steadily carved a space for herself across industries, is currently basking in the experience of being part of the much-anticipated pan-India period drama The India House. Produced by power house Ram Charan as debut production, the film is being made simultaneously in Hindi and Telugu, marking Saiee’s second project after Major to be shot in both languages at the same time.

Having previously worked in both Hindi and Telugu cinema, Saiee says The India House feels like a natural yet deeply enriching progression in her journey. The film, mounted on a grand scale, explores a powerful period narrative, with Saiee stepping into the role of Sati an important character that adds emotional depth to the story.

Talking about the process and her experience, Saiee shares in an elaborate note, “The India House has been one of the most immersive and fulfilling experiences of my career so far. Shooting a film simultaneously in Hindi and Telugu is both exciting and challenging, because you are constantly switching emotional beats, languages, and even cultural nuances, sometimes within the same day. It requires immense focus and preparation, but it also sharpens you as an actor.”

She further adds, “Having done Major earlier, which was also made in Telugu and Hindi, I felt a certain sense of familiarity with the process. But every film teaches you something new. With The India House, the setting is rooted in a specific period, and the emotions are intense and layered. Playing Sati required me to understand not just the character, but also the era she belongs to her strength, her vulnerability, and the silent resilience that defines her.”

Speaking about working in a truly pan-India setup, Saiee says, “What I love about projects like these is how cinema truly becomes a shared language. On set, you have people from different industries, different backgrounds, all coming together to tell one story. Working alongside Nikhil Siddhartha, Director Vamsi and team, has been incredibly inspiring. There’s so much discipline, passion, and respect for the craft, which pushes you to give your absolute best.”

She concludes by expressing gratitude for the opportunity, “I feel very grateful to be trusted with a character like Sati in a film as ambitious as The India House. Opportunities like these don’t come often, and being able to work seamlessly across industries makes me feel that I’m growing not just as an actor, but as a storyteller. I hope audiences connect with the film and with Sati’s journey as deeply as I have while portraying her.”

With The India House shaping up to be a significant pan-India release, Saiee M Manjrekar’s role is eagerly awaited, as she continues to strengthen her presence across Hindi and Telugu cinema with meaningful and challenging projects.

By Keerti Kadam