I loved Suriya's performance in 'Vaaranam Aayiram'; his expressions in the movie, especially the train sequences, were really fresh.
I took home the pattapatti underwear that I wore in 'Paruthiveeran' for nostalgia's sake.
For me, Surya's 'Varanam Ayiram' is a big inspiration.
A film like 'Dangal' is universal; though it narrates a story that happened in Punjab/Haryana, we like its inspirational story and its idea of celebrating the girl child.
Each time when my films get released, people always compare it with my debut film 'Parutthiveeran' and comment that nothing comes near that flick.
My fans loved 'Rathnavel Pandian,' as they love mass, but 'Theeran' gave me complete satisfaction.
I would say I was not working in the real sense in 'Paiyaa.' After doing very heavy scenes in my first two films, in 'Paiya,' I was romancing a girl, talking all sorts of funny things, and doing all light things just as if I were not acting!
Actors usually feel skeptical about double hero films because one character might overshadow the other, but the late scriptwriter K. Subash has penned 'Karuppu Raja Vella Raja' in such a way that Vishal and I have equal scope in the film.
I always remember what my dad told me when I decided to turn into an actor. He was emphatic that whatever I do, I should get accepted by the audiences who watch my films.
I'd like to have coffee with Farhan Akhtar. He's an all-rounder in the film industry, and I have heard many good things about how he goes about planning all his productions.
For me, repetition is death.
When I was in the U.S., I was caught by the cops for speeding and charged a fine of 200 dollars. I didn't have so much money then - I was still a student - but I certainly didn't want to spend a night behind bars. I called a few of my friends frantically and they bailed me out of the situation.
Fortunately or unfortunately, 'Baahubali' has become a benchmark for all historical-costume dramas.
I want to travel all over India.
'Mouna Ragam' is my all-time favourite, and it will always be.
I had to look powerful in 'Paruthi Veeran.'
My mother used to pat me instead of slapping me whenever I made a mistake.
Regardless of what film you make, you want people to watch your film, and you ultimately need commercial success.
Though I have done films like 'Siruthai' with larger-than-life characters, I have more of a guy-next-door image.
I am not adding more films to my kitty just for the sake of money; I choose my script and do it.
