I say yes to a film depending on who is directing it.
I can memorise Tamil lines fast. I feel at home speaking the language.
I don't think I need to wear a bikini to attract the audience. I will not do that.
My college life was brief because I started working for my debut film when I was in eleventh standard. But I have no regrets, as I stayed in touch with my friends who keep briefing me about the drama in the college. The opportunity to get into showbiz was so exciting that I couldn't let it pass by.
Out of sheer respect for the people I look up to in the industry, I do say 'yes' to projects at times. It helps me learn a lot. Also, if I am playing a small role in a good, content-driven film, I say yes to it. But there have been times when I said 'no' to films because I was not convinced with the content.
In South, the actresses are expected to be fuller, unlike Bollywood. The sensibilities are totally different.
What's very important for me is that I want family audiences - all kinds of audiences - to watch my films, and the more people who watch the movies, the better. So I want to be part of popular cinema.
As an actor, I do not come with preconceived notions. I am like clay that can be moulded or like a sponge that can absorb things. I do what the director wants me to do.
For me, films have always meant entertainment.
Humshakals totally exist. In fact, I was on one of these social networking websites, and I noticed that there is this entire research done on Hollywood celebrities who look like each other.
The audience is expecting good work from me. They want me to do roles that are unique and important in the story. So, I am trying to focus on different characters to play. I am doing the kind of films which are completely different from each other.
When I started doing Hindi films, I did not know much about fashion. I got to know about it when people criticised my fashion sense.
Completing your performance with your own voice is so important. It's not only my face and expressions... the voice added to it always feels good.
Baahubali... ' has been accepted widely amongst Hindi cinema-goers. So this shows that language is becoming less important.
I am indeed fortunate to work with some reputed directors like Balaji Sakthivel, Sekhar Kammula, and KV Anand sir. Each one of them has a different style, and every day is a learning experience for me.
Making a mark becomes more challenging when you are a part of a multi-starrer. But I like that.
As a kid, I wanted to be an actress, but ambition and reality are two different things.
The world is small, and the film industry is even smaller. So, if someone does something wrong, you really can't hide it, and if it's good work, it also can't remain hidden.
Acting in an epic and a non-fictional film is a big challenge for actors, as they need to research extensively about the characters they are playing before stepping into their shoes.
No matter what kind of film one makes, it boils down to whether it's good or not.
