Life is a collage of events, really.
Priyadarshan has directed over 84 films and more than 150 ad films. With every film, he is growing. He knows his job well; he is thorough. His way of making a film and song or choreographing a scene is entirely different from other directors. He knows how to use an actor's talent and how to handle an actor.
Friendship is accepting a person with all their qualities - good and bad.
I know it's a craze in Bollywood to have six-pack abs, but here, it's not the abs or the biceps that make us feel or look macho. Down south, the moustache still works for us!
Robert de Niro is my favourite actor.
I never ever aspired for anything in life. I don't believe in planning or yearning for something very strongly. If something has to happen, it will happen.
When I started acting, I did many films without even an idea of what the script was about. The film would start, and then we would discover what we were expected to do on the sets. Those days have changed.
Sometimes, you fall into a ditch without knowing it is there, without seeing it, but you try to come out of it. If you fall again, you will jump out again.
Kunjali Marakkar is one of the first naval commanders of Kerala. He was an expert at his craft.
It's my right to write on what I feel about certain incidents, and it's your choice whether to read it or not.
Destiny plays a very important role in my life.
I believe that football can inspire youngsters to find the path of success in life.
Being an actor doesn't mean that I can't react to what's happening around me.
If you ask me whether I can direct, I can. In fact, I have shot several songs, scenes and stunts. When certain directors of my movies were not able to be there for some reason and had asked me to help out, I have directed. But to helm an entire movie is a different art altogether.
I studied, gained friends, became a father, faced the clipboard unexpectedly for the first time, earned some beautiful moments with family and buddies in Thiruvananthapuram.
I have a fairly good collection of paintings, both classical and contemporary.
My first film was 'Thiranottam.' I cannot discount that film because I got initiated into films with it.
I was not the producer of 'Vaanaprastham' earlier. The first producers backed out when they became doubtful about the monetary benefits. I do not blame them. But as an actor, I wanted to make the film. So, I told Shaji sir that I would produce the film. It was only then we started shooting.
I liked the concept of 'Lucifer.'
Good films will happen only if there are people to produce good films and there are people to encourage the endeavour.
