Culturally, I remember listening to Salil Chowdhury's music for Malayalam films. Many Bengali actors have worked in our films, too.
People would say that I looked good on screen but they could not cast me as I was bit overweight. It was never an issue in Malayalam films. Now, that I have lost some weight, they ask me if there is something wrong with me? It is just a matter of perception.
There was a time when not many people had access to Malayalam films. So those who did have access went on to copy the films, add a few bits, and present it like it was their own.
My primary focus will be Malayalam films. I will choose from what comes my way and take a call irrespective of the language.
Kerala is a small state, and Malayalam films are seen by only very few people. That doesn't bother me.
For me, Malayalam films remain the most important. I don't want to do more Tamil films just for the sake of it.
I never planned to act in Malayalam. 'Yakshiyum Njanum' just happened and everything else just followed.
I respect Malayalam films the same way I respect Bengali films. I think Malayalam films have not compromised on the essence and have kept their own statement and are coming up with very good themes.
I watch all kinds of Indian cinema. There are many good films in Bengali, Marathi and Malayalam.
I have done about 25 films in Malayalam and won awards for my performances in films like 'Nandanam' and 'Saira.'
I do watch Malayalam films, but please don't ask me which are the ones that I saw.
I have always got interesting roles in Malayalam cinema.
It is my dream to get international acclaim. In the current scheme of things you need not go anywhere else because great films are being made in Malayalam.
Following 'Urumi,' I did get a lot of offers from Malayalam, but frankly, managing films in several industries can become a little hectic. So I decided not to take them up.
I simply love Malayalam films because they do great cinema, and there is a whole lot of effort that goes into it.
I watch a lot of Malayalam films and admire them greatly. The films have such wonderful content.
If I am offered good roles, I will definitely be back in Malayalam, anytime.
Even in Malayalam films, I don't mind if I am not cast as hero.
I used to watch a lot of Malayalam films in the past.
