I am a very positive person in real life.

I've seen poverty up close until I was four or five.

Your stage presence is as good as your screen presence.

I am not answerable to what happens with my personal life.

As an actor, I do not want to stick to a particular route.

While I do not believe in idol worship, I believe in energy.

When 'stuff' hits the fan, it has a way of making you stronger.

Trust me, it has been anything but easy to make it as an actor.

My mother's prayers protect me. Negativity, nothing reaches me.

I entered the film industry because my family forced me into it.

My dream is to become a director. I want to direct a Hindi film.

Every man plays many roles. So far, I have played father the best.

I had to fight; I had to fall, and I had to get hurt to be where I am.

I learned so much, and I feel I have grown as an actor and as a person.

While shooting for 'Kodi' at Pollachi, I got this new idea for 'VIP 2'.

I never wanted to let go of the opportunity, and so I hit upon 'VIP 2'.

You can't always expect to work with a director who guarantees success.

When I hear senior actors discuss their experiences, I can relate to them.

The world is shrinking, and everyone is majorly interested in Indian films now.

If I was not an actor, I would have been working in a five star hotel as a chef.

I don't know why, but rain comes into my head the minute I think of my childhood.

'Ranjhana' and 'Shamitabh' really gave me a wider exposure to Hindi-speaking audience.

It is so nice to get so many compliments from fans and people from within the industry.

What I didn't expect was 'VIP' becoming something of a cult and one of my biggest hits.

My energy is undoubtedly my two sons Yatra and Linga, and they are my all-time inspirations.

Music is my breath, blood and food - without music I would perish; the actor in me would die.

'Power Paandi' is about the outcome of embracing love, peacefulness, and positivity around us.

Revathi madam is a legend, and I have seen young actresses set her performance as a benchmark.

I think it is not easy to impress a girl, especially with the looks that I have. It is quite tough.

Unfortunately, I can only act; I do not have the looks, but I am very happy with what God has given me.

As a child, I used to see legends holding the 'black lady' and would think that I would get it someday.

In life, there is good, evil, love, and hatred. What we desire, choose, and need to pursue is in our hands.

It has been great journey from where I have started to where I am today. I am really blessed with God's grace.

I get emotionally attached with every film I do, and that stops me from being critical. I can't fight my emotions.

It all started with my father's directorial debut, 'En Raasavin Manasile,' which starred Raj Kiran sir as the lead.

I am far more confident now because of the love people have showered on me. Their acceptance is what keeps me going.

I've always known that I'm very, very ordinary looking. But I'm not alien looking. I am an artist here to play characters.

When I joined films in 2002, there were all kinds of rash and unkind comments that were made about my looks in the reviews.

I have wanted to direct for quite some time, but I wanted to be ready and know what I am doing. I wanted to know the basics.

If there is no music, I will perish. While I have not learnt music, I can play the tune that comes into my head on the keyboard.

I have played so many romantic roles that I don't know if I am really a romantic in real life. I get confused about the real me.

Working with Kajol was a delight, as we complemented each other. She is a seasoned actor, and there is so much to learn from her.

It's a huge burden to be known as Mr. Rajinikanth's son-in-law. Once I married his daughter Aishwarya in 2004, I lost my identity.

The screenplay has to be gripping. That's when the film will work. Then, I see how much I can relate to the character I'm playing.

I would be lying if I said no. I have an idea for 'Pa. Pandi 2', but I don't know when it will happen or if it will happen at all.

Definition of love differs for different humans. If I will talk about me then its something that makes you forget about everything else.

Since childhood, I have been watching the Filmfare Awards, and it has always been very special to anyone who works in the film industry.

I'm happy that the kind of films I'm doing right now is reaching a wider audience, and I'm looking forward to direct Hindi films as well.

Both Aishwaryaa and Soundarya are talented and ambitious. They are both daughters of the Superstar and have great command over their craft.

In my personal life, if you ask me something which I feel is important, I will talk about it. Like, if you ask me about my sons, I will talk.

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