PRITHVIRAJ SUKUMARAN

I have always believed that when a film is being made, it has to be the director's vision.

The biggest challenge Malayalam cinema faces is territorial. We operate within a small territory in Kerala, and the Malayalam diaspora across the world in comparative terms is quite small. But we have world-class talent in terms of technicians, actors, and writers.

Directing a film in Hindi is definitely on the cards.

Failure doesn't scare me. And neither success. I am equally detached to both.

Since I'm serious about a career in Hindi films, I'd have relocate to Mumbai.

Every time actors from down south do a Bollywood film, it is always looked at like, 'Oh it must be a one time thing,' or a stereotypical role.

I don't really care about the stardom.

I act, produce, and direct. They are three different jobs all within the same realm of creativity. I enjoy all of them equally, but ultimately, I'm an actor.

I can read and write in Hindi.

I got 'Aurangzeb' because I gave an audition and passed it.

Hindi has never been a trouble. In fact, Hindi is the only language I can speak and write apart from Malayalam and English.

Acting in two films would mean four months of the year, which would leave eight months for me, and if Bollywood needs that time from me, I am ready to give it a shot.

Even in Malayalam films, I don't mind if I am not cast as hero.

All the films that I have signed or I intend to sign are purely on the basis of merit of what the films are about.

I don't take my shirt off in every film I do.

I am a humongous Mohanlal fan. I adore the actor. I am also a huge Mammootty fan, and that's not being diplomatic at all.

Directing Mr. Mohanlal was a delight. He's completely there and wanting to know what you want him to do. He's very keen on making sure the director's vision is realised.

The kind of films that are made depends on the kind of films that are becoming hits. That's why I always say you should be very careful about which film you decide to watch.

I've done action, songs, and dance in most of my films down South.

I never went and searched for a Bollywood film. It just happened naturally... it was a natural course.

'Aiyyaa' was not the first film that I was offered in Hindi... it was the first film that I wanted to do in Hindi.

I am in no rush to get anywhere.

'Aiyyaa' was a bizarre film.

Eleven years in films is a long time.

As long as interesting work will find me, I will love to do more Bollywood films.