After Rashmika Mandanna, Keerthy Suresh joins Deepika Padukone in calling for ideal work shifts

Actress Deepika Padukone’s recent exit from Spirit and the Kalki 2898 AD sequel reignited discussions about the demanding schedules in the film industry. Adding weight to the conversation, Keerthy Suresh, during her Revolver Rita promotions in Hyderabad, shed light on why structured work shifts are essential.

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Keerthy Suresh Reveals the Reality of a Typical Actor’s Day

Keerthy shared that she has worked exhausting back-to-back schedules, sometimes shooting from 9 AM to 2 AM. She also recalled juggling Mahanati alongside five other films. According to her, an eight-hour shift isn’t just ideal - it’s crucial for physical and mental well-being.

Giving a glimpse into her daily routine, she said, “For a 9 o’clock shift, if I have to be there by 7:30 AM, I have to start from home at 6:30 AM and wake up by 5:30 AM. And when you pack up by 6-6:30 PM, you leave by 7 PM to go back and change. By the time you reach back home, it’s 8:15 PM. We change and go to work out by 8:30 PM, and by the time you’re done, it’s 10 PM. You shower, have dinner, and it’s already 11 PM. Now, I have to wake up at 5:30 AM after sleeping at 11:30 PM.”

Why Shorter Shifts Matter for Technicians Too!

Keerthy emphasized that the burden is even heavier on the crews who start earlier and wrap up later than the actors.

She explained, “We say 8 hours of sleep is good, but we hardly get to sleep for 6 hours. And this is in an ideal 9-6 shift. Imagine us shooting for more hours, imagine the technicians reaching sets before and packing up after us,” adding, “In Tamil and Telugu, we usually have a standard of 9-6. But in Malayalam and Hindi, they work for 12 hours. In Malayalam, they work without breaks in continuous schedules, and it’s difficult. They sleep 3-4 hours, and lightmen in Kerala sleep 2-3 hours. However, sleep is just as important as food or exercise.”

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Keerthy Suresh’s thoughts mirror what Rashmika Mandanna recently expressed while promoting The Girlfriend, highlighting the consistent call for healthier work routines across industries.