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I'm not a good actor.
I have always aimed for versatility.
I have composed music for many city-based movies.
I will always endeavour to bring out the best films.
I knew my limitations even when I was a music director.
I work for every film with the same amount of diligence.
I'm an emotional person. I chose films based on emotions.
As a composer, I only give directors tunes I'm happy with.
Intelligent decisions may fail you but one's instincts cannot.
I became a producer because nobody was ready to finance my films.
It's one thing to narrate a story and another thing to execute it.
If my film fails, I never think it was because the script was weak.
My characters in each of my films bear no resemblance to each other.
I can't shout, I can't cry convincingly, and please don't make me dance.
I had a blind belief in myself and became a music director and an actor.
I'm a technician whose efforts go into hiding my limitations as an actor.
I always believe that it is his hard work that pays for a film's success.
I would love to work on a film which would be close to Hollywood standards.
After the success of 'Bicchagadu,' I am more happy, energetic and confident.
Anybody can act. Correction. Anybody can act if they know their own weaknesses.
I get commercial acclaim because of critical acclaim and it is a chain reaction.
India Pakistan' will be on the lines of 'Oru Kal Oru Kannadi' and 'Kalakalappu.'
Acting is just another facet and it will not affect my output as a music director.
I always wanted to give opportunities to young talents. And Deena Devarajan is one.
Compared to my previous films, 'Kaasi' is special. All credit goes to the director.
I don't act. I am the way I am, and choose roles that I think suit my body language.
I felt very happy when people mentioned that I had done a good job in my debut flick.
I am very happy that all my films are getting positive reports in both Telugu and Tamil.
Right from my first film, I've introduced several singers and lyricists to the industry.
I don't know acting, but I choose good stories and portray emotions according to the story.
I am wary of unknown street food, available in plenty in places such as Singapore and Malaysia.
Many directors are approaching me with good scripts. I will concentrate on production and music.
As actors, we are expected to come up with an exaggerated performance, which is far from reality.
There was nothing extraordinary about the work I was doing as a composer though I had delivered hits.
Of course, social networking is essential. The feedback helps me grow. And it's a real stress buster.
Since 'Naan' happens to be my production, I've decided to use this as a platform to help new talents.
Kolaigaran' is not a typical hero-villain subject. We explored the other side of human nature, which is grey.
I'm indeed excited to be termed as a hero who can command commercial respect in two languages at the same time.
If there's a scene in which I need to cry or emote heavily, I just take care of it during the dubbing sessions.
There are no heroes and heroines in 'Naan.' All of us play different characters, and have equally important roles.
With the advanced editing technologies, it's not difficult to play double roles these days. It can be done easily.
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!
No film survives because of a big name. If a film has to survive generations, it will survive on its content and craft.
These days, I pay attention to my eating habits and avoid junk food, but looks are not that important to be a good actor.
Just as Yama is a villain for evil forces, my character in 'Yaman' is also a villain against those who don't follow dharma.
I will be seen as a software engineer in 'Betaludu.' My character is totally different from what I have played in the past.
Naan' performed admirably, and the people have since associated me with that character. I am in no hurry to change that image.
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.
New directors are safe. They tell you the full story and since they are new, they try to put their heart and soul into the project.
There is a need for new talent in the industry but newcomers don't know whom to approach and how. Social media has become a bridge.