I am not sure for how long I'll stick to this industry. Acting is just a part of my nomadic life.
I love being part of this industry, but at the end of the day, it is a job, and I like to have a life beyond films.
For me, a story has to have characters, and my role should be meaningful. At the end of the day, people should say that they like my performance.
The Malayalam audience knows me as an art film actress, and I am fine with that because I know that such films come from the heart. It's difficult to do them, but the satisfaction you get is immense.
For me, it is not about being a part of a hit or a flop. Films are about friends, learning, and experiences. Certain films give me happiness.
If something has not been part of your dreams or ambitions, then you are not awestruck by it.
I try to choose characters that are very different; I think I have succeeded in that. A big role or a small one does not bother me at all. What matters is that I should have a rapport with the director.
I wanted to do journalism, as I was an idealist. Then, in my second year of journalism, I realized that in real life, things don't work the way you expect them to. I realized that I could express my ideas better through films.
All of us just go to college and waste our time and to pass our exams. So just learning journalism does not mean I'm good at it or any of the journalists are, either. There is no difference; it's just class, and it's just college.
Journalism is not what it used to be. I thought it was an important job, but it is not. I'm idealistic, and it pretty much upsets me that negativity sells and that even if I wanted to tell the truth, I wouldn't be able to if my boss does not okay it.
People in Andhra Pradesh treat me like a girl next door after 'Ala Modalaindi.' I feel at home here.
I studied journalism and was idealistic as a student. In course of time, I learnt that there's a lot of politics, and it's not easy to put forth your point of view as an investigative journalist.
I am not bothered about if my role in a film is small or big. Because if the character I am offered is sensible, I would do it even if it is small.
I am not an actress who only wants to do lead roles.
I've no apprehensions and inhibitions as an actor.
As an actress, I should be able to do all types of roles.
I am just an actor, and this is my job. What I am doing is not extraordinary.
I don't think I am really awesome. I think I have basic qualification to be an actor.
It doesn't feel great to be compared to Genelia or anyone. I don't want to be compared, and I would like to think I am different.
Acting is emotionally draining, so I make it a point to not do anything when I am home.
