KARTHI

I always knew I wanted to be in films, but I did not know exactly what I wanted to do.

My fans are the most important people in my career, and I've always wanted to do something in return for them.

I loved Suriya's performance in 'Vaaranam Aayiram'; his expressions in the movie, especially the train sequences, were really fresh.

We should teach our children about the reality of failure. Instead of buying them iPhones and iPads, we should teach them values and reality.

Working on my Pongal release, 'Siruthai,' was a superb experience. I really enjoyed it, as it was a pucca commercial film.

I'm very selective about my scripts and about how I am projected on the screen.

I would love to do a Malayalam film if the right script and character comes along.

I've known Radhikaa akka for a long time, and have seen her perform like a pro in front of the camera. But, to work with her and mouth dialogues in her presence had me in jitters.

'Paruthiveeran' was a difficult film to work on. It was my first film but a very strong character.

I don't like six-packs. If you get six-packs in a short time, it will cause health problems.

There's so much to learn as an actor.

Sayyeesha is a great dancer.

My role in 'Kashmora' required me to take horse riding lessons.

My dad was very busy with his films, and I got the opportunity to mingle with him only when I was in 10th standard. More than anna Suriya, my sister and I used to discuss many things with him. But he never, ever advised me, instead will only share his life experiences.

I am very selective when it comes to scripts.

Even for 'Paruthi Veeran,' I'd work out for six hours every day and lost 10 kg.

I think people need to understand the amount of emotions I can pull off. I want films I'm offered to have these dimensions.

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.

Your entire world revolves around your kid, especially when you are a dad to a girl child. Your responsibilities become more.

I started off as an assistant director in Mani Ratnam's 'Ayudha Ezhuthu' and 'Yuva.'

If you have to grow, you should face failures.

For me, Surya's 'Varanam Ayiram' is a big inspiration.

My fans loved 'Rathnavel Pandian,' as they love mass, but 'Theeran' gave me complete satisfaction.

I had to look powerful in 'Paruthi Veeran.'

I've always been a fun-loving guy, and my films will always have some humour.