A film like 'Dangal' is universal; though it narrates a story that happened in Punjab/Haryana, we like its inspirational story and its idea of celebrating the girl child.

My mother used to pat me instead of slapping me whenever I made a mistake.

I always try and do good films.

I'd like to have coffee with Farhan Akhtar. He's an all-rounder in the film industry, and I have heard many good things about how he goes about planning all his productions.

The audience in Kerala have been giving a good response to my films, including 'Paiyaa' and 'Siruthai.'

When 'Yuganiki Okkadu,' the Telugu dubbed version of 'Aayirathil Oruvan,' released, I didn't like dubbing for my character. Someone much older had done it, and it didn't have the flavour.

When my first film 'Paruthiveeran' released, I had no time to get excited. It was a worrying time for me. I was anxious to know how it would be accepted.

Sayyeesha is a great dancer.

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

I've always wanted to do a double role.

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

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

Everything is new about 'Siruthai.' This is the first time I'm playing a dual role - a thief and a police officer!

I am not a sportsperson. I used to spend all my time in front of a computer.

Our country is an agriculture-based country. And slowly, we are forgetting our roots.

Though I have done films like 'Siruthai' with larger-than-life characters, I have more of a guy-next-door image.

Many people tell me that my pairing with Tamannaah worked big time towards the success of 'Paiyaa.' In 'Siruthai,' our on-screen chemistry will crackle as we share a terrific rapport.

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

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

Each time when my films get released, people always compare it with my debut film 'Parutthiveeran' and comment that nothing comes near that flick.

I was dying to start shooting for 'Paiyya.' I had worn no good clothes for months, and I was dying to wear good clothes. And, for 'Paiyya,' they gave me eight clothes to change in a day!

After I did my graduation in mechanical engineering, I got a scholarship to go to the U.S. to do my master's. So I did that. I also worked there for a while. After my master's, I did a course in Film Appreciation.

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

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.

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.

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

I am a big foodie. So, dieting really puts me off!

I've not done the Jackie Chan kind of stunts.

I met lot of fighter pilots and heard their breathtaking experiences. They risk their lives for our well being. Not many understand the risks involved.

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.

'Mouna Ragam' is my all-time favourite, and it will always be.

I am not adding more films to my kitty just for the sake of money; I choose my script and do it.

For me, repetition is death.

I dub only four hours a day for a Tamil film because my voice doesn't stay strong for long hours.

It is a treat to do scenes where you silently enact.

In my career, I have learnt how to handle failures in a matured manner.

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

So many want me to do another 'Paruthiveeran'; others are fans of my 'Siruthai' avatar. Extreme expectations, but I have to strike a balance.

'Dev' is a love story but isn't about romance. It is also about loving friends as well as family and loving every moment of life.

Regardless of what film you make, you want people to watch your film, and you ultimately need commercial success.

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

Nobody can write stories like Malayalam writers.

When 'Siruthai' became a hit, there was suddenly a lot at stake. A lot of people were telling me what to do and what not to. But at some point, you realise that's not the way to go. Good or bad, you need to be making your own choices.

I must admit, strong films are more interesting to me, as, by the end of the day's shooting, you feel good.

An actor has to do everything, all genres of films.

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

In Tamil Nadu, watching a film on a festival is a part of our culture. People prefer going to a theatre rather than bursting crackers at home.

I would say 'Siruthai' is a masala film with all the masalas in the right proportion.

I like doing comedy.

Who would want to do a bad film? It's just that not all films work in my favour, and I'm fine with it.