As an actor, we can only do what the director wants. Only the director has a vision of the entire film.

Somebody has to make good artistic films. Somebody has to break open the doors so that others also will follow and make good and meaningful films.

When I have something to say or share with my viewers, I turn to my blog, and even then, I make it clear that it is my take on certain events.

It's not enough that you act in a movie - if it has to work, the audience should like it.

In most films, when we act, we don't see such meanings in what we do. Rather, we don't realise it. Only when we see it as a continuous film later on do we realise such deep meanings. That is the brilliance of the director.

Just like films, food is also a passion for me.

Acting is only my profession.

Happiness is not merely a word. It is a state of mind.

Digitization has altered the nature of the film industry. Social media, especially, has become a decisive factor in determining a film's box office success.

Every actor, director, and producer want all their films to do well. So you choose the role carefully, listen to the script, and work hard. But there is no way of predicting whether it will be a hit or a flop.

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.

I have a fairly good collection of paintings, both classical and contemporary.

Destiny plays a very important role in my life.

Being an actor doesn't mean that I can't react to what's happening around me.

People know I am not blind or have super strength, yet they believed in my characters in 'Oppam' and 'Pulimurugan.' It's that belief of the audience that is also my greatest strength. Once that is gone, I might have to shut up shop and look for another job.

I want to do roles that no one else has ever done, which I know is difficult.

I have never, ever argued about money with any of my producers because that is the kind of relationship and understanding I have with them.

My first film was 'Thiranottam.' I cannot discount that film because I got initiated into films with it.

Good films will happen only if there are people to produce good films and there are people to encourage the endeavour.

If you ask me whether I can direct, I can. In fact, I have shot several songs, scenes and stunts. When certain directors of my movies were not able to be there for some reason and had asked me to help out, I have directed. But to helm an entire movie is a different art altogether.

The thing about movies is that till it goes on floors, it's just preparations for the film.

I acted in my first film while in my second year of degree college, in 1978.

Be it cinema or TV, I have always been interested in taking up challenging projects.

Even when I was young, I never felt extreme feelings.

If I had not made a film like 'Vaanaprastham,' I would not have been able to go to Cannes or any other festival. I would not have had a chance to act as a Kathakali artiste. I would not have had a chance to be with some of the greatest Kathakali artistes. I consider all this my good fortune.

I was in school when 'Sholay' was released. I think recreating a film like that is a good idea.

I have been lucky enough to portray many, many characters.

You cannot judge the performance of an actor in isolation. A performance becomes good because of so many factors, including the other actors.

To me, only the filmmaker and the role matters.

I love to take some holidays. In fact, I am a guy who wants to take a break for at least 10 days after each movie.

I don't think I'm unduly extravagant.

Morality depends on individual freedom, and it requires some sense to know where to draw the line.

If my co-stars perform better, I perform better.

I feel there is an unknown energy pushing me to do certain things in life.

All my films can't be like 'Narasimham.'

Life is not about acting in films alone. There are so many things in life other than films and acting.

I don't prepare for my characters.

TV has the most reach among the audience. Movies are watched only by those who like cinema.

We tend to have so many more close shots, which compels an artist to actually put in more effort than it is required otherwise. So, it is the expressions on the face, and how an actor presents his or her character, that really makes a scene. In such ways, Mollywood is a fabulous training ground for actors and actresses from other industries.

I have learned to take things as they come.

I was into movies before my graduation results got out. In fact, I was on location of a movie when they came.

India has a law. The political parties or the religious heads have no right to control that law.

Once the director calls for action, we act; we stop when he says 'Cut.' It is sort of like meditation - unknowingly, you are moving out of yourself, becoming someone else. That is why I consider acting a form of meditation.

For me, every film is an interesting experience.

I do all my films happily, and I enjoy every moment of it.

My roles have given me a lot of satisfaction. I became many individuals who were so different from me and whose experiences were so different from mine. I could experience all their emotions, their pains, their worries, their happiness.

For an actor, it is great to have fans.

I generally have confidence in my directors.

Priyadarshan makes good films because he is a good writer.

There's this tendency to be held in great esteem if you are judgmental. A sort of moral policing, being opinionated. What right has one to act like judges? What right has one to police another?