Nikhil Explains Career Gap After ‘Karthikeya 2’ and Shares Details About ‘Swayambhu’

Actor Nikhil discussed his professional career peaks and valleys and his decision to take a hiatus after achieving success in Karthikeya 2. He is currently leading the cast of the Pan India movie Swayambhu which Bharat Krishnamachari directs. The movie features Samyukta and Nabha Natesh in their respective main roles. The film's teaser was launched to the public.

Career Break After ‘Karthikeya 2’

• Nikhil said he stayed away from the public eye for nearly two years. During that period, he received strong support from the media. He stated that Happy Days had its premiere 19 years ago which created a significant turning point in his professional development.
• He recognized his path through life contained both achievements and failures. After he achieved success with Karthikeya 2 his next choice of project needed to match that achievement level. He wanted to bring back a more powerful film because he did not want to make a quick follow-up film.

About the Film ‘Swayambhu’

• Nikhil explained that the team made Swayambhu with great care and responsibility. He expressed confidence that audiences would feel proud after watching the film.
• He also shared details about the story. The film shows how Indian warriors from history times made sacrifices through their battle efforts. People commonly discuss famous kings yet they rarely mention the soldiers who died in combat.
• The story follows the life of Krishna who served as a warrior in the Rayalaseema area during the time period which started 1000 years ago. The film shows how he became a strong warrior after beginning his journey as an untroubled youth. The story shows his rise to power as he governed multiple kingdoms. Nikhil declared that the narrative follows authentic historical occurrences.