Keerthy Sureshâs Take on 9â“6 Work Shifts in The Film Industry

Ever since Deepika Padukone exited Prabhas-starrer Spirit reportedly citing work shifts, the debate regarding professional work hours became the hottest topic in the film industry. The discussion about standardizing working hours – pushing for an 8-hour workday – has been ongoing. While actresses like Rashmika Mandanna have also weighed in supporting the need for healthier and regulated work hours, Keerthy Suresh is the latest actress to voice her opinion.

Keerthy gives a work shift breakdown

As part of promotions for her upcoming film Revolver Rita, Keerthy addressed the debated subject about an 8-hour workday in a press conference. She has made it clear and underlined that the thought of a “fixed shift” rarely reflects the reality of an actor’s life. “I do all kinds of shifts; 9 to 6, 9 to 9 and 9 to 2,” she commented. “While shooting for Mahanati, I have also shot for five other films. But I have also worked for films where the shooting was from 9 to 6.” The actress stated that while everyone discusses the 9–6 shift work hours, very few understand what actually happens behind the camera, and even the regular shifts are more demanding than it appears. Keerthy literally gives a breakdown on how work happens behind the camera. “For me, I work both ways. In a 9-6 shift, I have to be ready with make-up on the set by 9; so I have to be on the sets by 7:30…means I have to leave at 6:30 for which I need to wake up at 5:30.”

‘Hardly get six hours of sleep’

Keerthy’s statements underscore the persistent hierarchy of labour in the film industry. According to her, by the time actors complete work and return home, it’s already 10 PM. While everyone needs eight hours of sleep daily, Keerthy points out that it’s actually hard for actors to get that privilege during shoots. “What time do I have to wake up in the morning? At 5.30, we hardly get six hours of sleep, even when it's a 9-6 regular shift,” said Keerthy, who recently got married to boyfriend.

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