One day, I got a call from Mani Ratnam sir's assistant, who said that the ace director was impressed after watching 'Naan' trailer and wanted me to do a cameo in 'Kadal.' I was on cloud nine and my joy knew no bounds. However, I had no other option than to say no since the date required by Mani Ratnam was exactly the release date of 'Naan.'
I am wary of unknown street food, available in plenty in places such as Singapore and Malaysia.
I don't know acting, but I choose good stories and portray emotions according to the story.
I was always ranked last in my class. My problem was that I would obtain a just pass and move on to the next class!
Intelligent decisions may fail you but one's instincts cannot.
I didn't know music either, but I became a composer. Acting too is like that. It's like cooking for your siblings when your mother is away. You have a responsibility and you try to do a good job.
If my film fails, I never think it was because the script was weak.
I will always endeavour to bring out the best films.
Kolaigaran' is not a typical hero-villain subject. We explored the other side of human nature, which is grey.
I still can't believe that I was accepted by Telugu audiences because I don't know Telugu. Without knowing me, the Telugu people gave me their unconditional love.
I'm a technician whose efforts go into hiding my limitations as an actor.
As actors, we are expected to come up with an exaggerated performance, which is far from reality.
I always wanted to give opportunities to young talents. And Deena Devarajan is one.
I get commercial acclaim because of critical acclaim and it is a chain reaction.
My characters in each of my films bear no resemblance to each other.
The scripts that I take should be solid in terms of content; only then will my inability as an actor not show up on the screen.
Naan' performed admirably, and the people have since associated me with that character. I am in no hurry to change that image.
Right from my first film, I've introduced several singers and lyricists to the industry.
I became a producer because nobody was ready to finance my films.
I'm indeed excited to be termed as a hero who can command commercial respect in two languages at the same time.
