She might have acted in over 150 television commercials and modeled, but admittedly still had a tough time facing the camera in her first full-length film.
However, the actress says she was put at ease by her co-stars, who impressed her with their levels of commitment.

“I was especially impressed with the commitment shown by Vishal to get his role right in Avan Ivan, and saw the pains he went through while playing a squint through the film. I always believe that an actor must take up roles that challenge him or her, and doff my hat off to Vishal for his commitment,” she says, impressed.

Citing directors Mani Ratnam, Bala and Gautham Menon as some of her favourites, Janani says that she would like to play a character that would stand out in public memory for years to come.

“When one thinks of Sridevi, it is Moondram Pirai that immediately comes to mind, and Urvashi is synonymous with her role in Michael Madhana Kama Rajan (MMKR). I would like to play a similar role, which will be etched in public memory for years to come,” she says, talking about her ambitions.