Unable to make a breakthrough into the Hindi film industry, she enrolled in an English Literature course and then considered returning to Surat but chose to later accept an invitation to audition for a Telugu film. After being selected, she consequently made her acting debut in Sreenu Vaitla's coming-of-age romantic film, Sontham (2002). Her next film, Saran's big budget action film Gemeni (2002) opposite Venkatesh, garnered her further attention and her portrayal of a Marwardi girl won critical acclaim.
She couldn't break into the Hindi film industry; instead, she took an English Literature course. Later, she considered returning to Surat but was eventually invited to audition for a Telugu film. After being selected, she made her acting debut in Sreenu Vaitla's romantic coming-of-age movie, Sontham (2002). Her next project, Saran's action-packed film Gemeni (2002) with Venkatesh, brought her more acclaim for her role as a Marwadi girl.