India, July 1 -- Laya was one of the top stars in the early 2000s. She got married and settled in the US. With Nithiin's Thammudu, she makes her comeback and talks about her role, leaving her job in the US, and playing character roles now.

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I was happily settled in the US with my family. Whenever I had time, I used to make videos and fun dance numbers. They became a rage in India, and when I came back for a short vacation, I gave a lot of interviews and stated that if I got a good role, I had no issues making a comeback. The makers of Thammudu contacted me, asked for a new portfolio, and once I sent them one, I was locked for the film.

The moment I heard the story of...