PRIYAMANI

I have faith in my credentials and hope 'Malaikottai' would rock my fans.

I hope through 'The Family Man,' I get some good offers.

My life and career can be divided into pre- and post- 'Paruthiveeran.'

I will only do a Bollywood film if I am offered the main lead role.

For an actress, the choices are more if one is open to the idea of doing films in different languages.

I am delighted to have won a place in both Tamil and Telugu film industry.

I do not want to associate myself with sexual content on the webspace.

The tag of a 'National Award winner' earned me a lot of respect from a lot of people. I like that in a way.

I'm not into cliches like 'no time' for love. If I find the right person, I'll definitely find time.

Since my childhood, I have been watching Telugu films. It was always my dream to make it big here.

Since I grew up in Palakkad, I am comfortable speaking both Tamil and Malayalam.

It's not that I haven't been giving attention to Mollywood. Nor was I consciously going for glamour roles. The fact is that I got busy in Kannada.

I have been getting some offers of films. But more than films, I have been getting offers for serials which I have obviously declined.

When I'm in Hyderabad I love going to the multiplexes to watch movies or party with friends, but that's after I've grown to love this city. When I first came here I thought 'Aiyyo why in the world did I land here!'

Post 'Chennai Express,' I got several offers from Hindi cinema, but nothing substantial came my way.

Basically, I should feel at the end of the day that I am doing something worthwhile.

I'm waiting for the 'Paruthiveeran' kind of roles.

Films with fresh themes and able directors are a pleasure to associate yourself with.

I was labelled a jinx. No one wanted to work with me. I was home for about six to eight months without any films. I did modeling. In fact, at one point, I contemplated quitting films. That's when director Ameer called me for 'Paruthiveeran' and I cannot thank him enough for it.

Variety of characters and themes bring out the best in me.

Nowadays, television has taken over big time and I'm really enjoying my stints there.

There's nothing wrong in sporting a bikini. If the director wants to shoot you in a pool, you cannot be wearing denims or a saree - you need to be dressed accordingly to the situation.

Acting is my career. I am pursuing it with passion.

You need to see what kind of offers come your way. Just because it is Bollywood, doesn't mean that you have to take it.

'Chandi' was received well and my performance was particularly appreciated.