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Nora Fatehi is all set for her Tamil debut with Kanchana 4. She calls language a challenge but embraces it, sharing excitement about stepping into Tamil cinema.

Nora Fatehi talks about her Tamil debut with Kanchana 4.
Nora Fatehi is all set for her Tamil debut as the actor joins Kanchana 4 as the female lead. Kanchana 4 is one of the much-awaited films, and joining it as a lead, especially in a debut, is quite exciting for Nora. She is embracing this new phase of her career with enthusiasm.
While talking to Hindustan Times about why she chose Kanchana 4, Nora Fatehi shares, “When Kanchana 4 was offered to me, I immediately felt it was the right project to step into Tamil cinema. The franchise already has such a strong legacy, and the script was so unique that I wanted to be part of it. I was looking to be a part of another comedy after the success of Madgaon Express.”
Language has been a challenge, but Nora isn’t one to shy away from experiments. “Of course, language is always a challenge, but I love challenges. It’s definitely the hardest so far, but I spend extra hours rehearsing,” she explains.
With experience in Malayalam and Telugu industries too, Nora reflects on the differences she’s noticed. “Every industry has its own flavour. Tamil cinema is very rooted in storytelling, and there’s a lot of emphasis on performance and strong scripts. Bollywood, on the other hand, has its own larger-than-life energy. Both industries are passionate about cinema, but the styles of working, the audience expectations, and even the filmmaking processes feel slightly different. For me, it’s exciting to experience and learn from both worlds.”
All you need to know about Nora Fatehi
Nora Fatehi was raised in Toronto by her Moroccan parents. She made her foray into Bollywood with Roar: Tigers of the Sundarbans (2014) and became a household name thanks to her stunning dance performances in hit tracks like Dilbar, O Saki Saki, Kamariya, and Garmi across Hindi, Telugu, and Malayalam films. A self‑taught dancer who learned belly dance by watching online tutorials, she’s also appeared on reality shows like Bigg Boss 9 and Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa.
On the work front, Nora Fatehi was last seen in Netflix’s series The Royals, sharing screen space with Ishaan Khatter, Bhumi Pednekar, Sakshi Tanwar, Chunky Pandey, and Zeenat Aman. Up next, she is set to appear in the Kannada action drama KD – The Devil, directed by Prem and produced by Suprith under the KVN Productions banner. The film also features Dhruva Sarja, Reeshma Nanaiah, V. Ravichandran, Ramesh Aravind, Sanjay Dutt, Shilpa Shetty, and Jisshu Sengupta in pivotal roles. The makers are yet to announce its release date.
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