People know I am not blind or have super strength, yet they believed in my characters in 'Oppam' and 'Pulimurugan.' It's that belief of the audience that is also my greatest strength. Once that is gone, I might have to shut up shop and look for another job.
Every actor, director, and producer want all their films to do well. So you choose the role carefully, listen to the script, and work hard. But there is no way of predicting whether it will be a hit or a flop.
Acting is only my profession.
A film will be a hit or a flop in spite of my worrying about it.
It's a great honour for me to be a part of a Kamal Haasan film.
Be it cinema or TV, I have always been interested in taking up challenging projects.
There was a time when not many people had access to Malayalam films. So those who did have access went on to copy the films, add a few bits, and present it like it was their own.
Happiness is not merely a word. It is a state of mind.
Just like films, food is also a passion for me.
There is no big problem in the Malayalam industry. You shouldn't think of the #MeToo as a movement, actually. It is a fad, and it is turning into something of a fashion. Anything like that will have a lifespan for a bit.
I don't think I'm unduly extravagant.
The entertainment industry is humungous, and people have so many choices right now - they can watch web series, movies, stand-up comedies, and plays.
Death can come at any time to anyone. Everybody is equal before death.
In the Indian system of filmmaking, you don't plan well in advance, stick to a storyboard, or deliver only the scripted lines.
In most films, when we act, we don't see such meanings in what we do. Rather, we don't realise it. Only when we see it as a continuous film later on do we realise such deep meanings. That is the brilliance of the director.
I have been writing my blog for several years. Whenever I have written about pertinent subjects, no one has supported them. For instance, the stray dog menace. I cycle in the morning every day, and I am still scared of stray dog attacks.
When I have something to say or share with my viewers, I turn to my blog, and even then, I make it clear that it is my take on certain events.
You cannot judge the performance of an actor in isolation. A performance becomes good because of so many factors, including the other actors.
To me, only the filmmaker and the role matters.
Cinema has given me everything in life, and I will continue acting till the end.
