Quotes

I am somebody who is not too fond of fancy or commercial stuff, like dancing around trees. Even in the 20 films I have done in South, none had any of such stuff.

I have never danced in any film of mine, barring some stage shows.

I don't go by the screen time. Even if I have one or two scenes, it is essential that people remember me.

I really like shooting in real locations.

I am sure that I don't want to take up stupid roles. And by stupid, I refer to those which doesn't have any sense. A role should have some life in it, right?

Initially, I didn't have much knowledge about cinema. But once I started doing good films, precisely after 'Kaaka Muttai,' people started respecting me as a performer.

If the script is boring when I read it, I am sure it would be boring onscreen, too.

I will never do something like an item number.

I prefer doing strong roles irrespective of duration, and it is almost impossible for me to take up a role that has nothing much to contribute to the script.

I have always given priority to the gravity of the roles I do.

Directors approach me for doing 'strong' women characters which, as an actor, increases a sense of responsibility to give my 100 per cent and even more for the faith they entrust on me.

The method in which 'Vadachennai' is narrated gives a feeling as if you are travelling with the characters to the different eras where the various situations happen.

'Kaaka Muttai' has gone places. It's a great feeling. There is respect from family and friends. The film has travelled to international festivals, and I was able to meet big directors.

I had to do a lot of preparation for 'Kaaka Muttai.' I had to literally spend every night and morning in the slums, observing the life of people there, and work on my diction.

I take care of my body, do yoga and exercises.

My aim is to do all genres, both entertainment and art.

As much as I'm happy, I know it's not going to be easy in Bollywood.

It was cinematographer George C. Williams who first told me about 'Sakhavu.' He said that the script was good and asked me to listen to it. Later, Sidhartha Siva called me and narrated the script over the phone.

For me, Malayalam is a difficult language. It has got a lot of tongue-twisting words.

No matter how many movies I do, 'Kakka Muttai' will be one of my best movies.

I was not wary of playing a mother on screen but wasn't sure if I could do justice to it. Would I be able to showcase that kind of overpowering love without being a 'real' mother?

I firmly believe the industry does not let down performers.

I want to be a star; yes, that's everyone's dream.

I usually don't choose any of my Tamil films depending on the heroes but give priority to the script.

In 'Aarathu Sinam', I play a wife and mother. It's a very homely character, quite contrary to what I've done so far.