Varalaxmi is not just the heroine of Bala's “Thaarai Thappattai,” but also the assistant director. For scenes which don't require her to stand in front of the camera, Varalaxmi is assisting the National Award winning filmmaker. When asked in a recent interview as to whether she had written love poems so far: Varu's reply was: “No, I haven't. But I had penned love letter. However, I can't disclose the details now." The actress, who is also a trained dancer, has shed weight thanks to strict diet regime. "Those who are seeing me after a gap are getting surprised. And I am happy," she smiles.
