I always consult my father before I take on a project. Not just me - even my brother goes to Dad and speaks to him of his business ideas. Dad has an amazing business acumen, and it would be foolish not to take his advice. Plus, he's our dad at the end of the day, and he would want to see us succeed. He always gives us the best advice.
'Rudhramadevi' is a film which falls into a very new genre. It is a historic and biographic genre movie. It should be called a bio epic. I am curious to see how the audiences accept the film.
Much before I entered films, my dad walked into my room and saw me busy drawing something at 3 A.M. He stood there for some time and said, 'Whatever career choice you make, you are going to be successful.' I'll never forget those words. It gave me the confidence to be who I am today.
DSP is not only a music director for many of my films, but he is also a very dear friend.
Everything changes with time. I am not so experienced enough to analyze what the people love in me.
I guess Malayali women like bubbly, happy-go-lucky guys, and I am all of that. I'm yet to discover how I'm such a hit there. The fans there are difficult to win over.
I don't believe in legacy. I feel that the 'mega' tag definitely acts as a platform, but after that, it's all on the individual. Legacy does not mean a crown that is passed on; we have to create our own paths.
Becoming a father is the natural progression and the next stage after marriage. So the thought of becoming a father is itself an incredible feeling!
If a movie crosses budget and becomes a hit, no one cares. They care only when it doesn't do well.
With each film, I try to outdo my previous films.
Reach for the stars not drugs.
The character in 'Arya' was so close to my real life persona. The director saw me once and felt I was the right guy for the role because my body language was so flamboyant. In real life, too, I am very peppy and full of life.
I no longer need a large television set in my vanity van and just go to Hotstar on my phone - it is much easier to watch everything there.
