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.

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

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.

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.

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

I don't hope for anything. Not only in my professional life, but in my family life also. My total lifestyle is like that.

'Oppam' is more of a director's movie, especially because I play a visually-challenged hero in it. The character doesn't have a perspective, and so cameras aren't placed like how they are usually done in other movies. The angles and the way the scenes are captured are different.

You feel hurt when you hear things which you are supposed to have said, which you wouldn't even have given a thought to.

Many talented actors have come into this industry and, in spite of their best efforts, haven't been able to win over the audience.

I liked the concept of 'Lucifer.'

Acting is my profession; I enact all roles with sincerity.

I have done films in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada. I don't find any difference.

I have been writing my blog for several years. Whenever I have written about pertinent subjects, no one has supported them. For instance, the stray dog menace. I cycle in the morning every day, and I am still scared of stray dog attacks.

I can never forget my first film - it was instrumental in me becoming an actor.

There is no big problem in the Malayalam industry. You shouldn't think of the #MeToo as a movement, actually. It is a fad, and it is turning into something of a fashion. Anything like that will have a lifespan for a bit.

All my success belongs to those who have contributed in my pursuit of art, ranging from writers and directors to makeup artists, lighting crew, etc.

When I started acting, I did many films without even an idea of what the script was about. The film would start, and then we would discover what we were expected to do on the sets. Those days have changed.

The entertainment industry is humungous, and people have so many choices right now - they can watch web series, movies, stand-up comedies, and plays.

When I was in school, I used to go to the Pangode army camp, a stone's throw away from where I was staying in Mudavanmugal in Poojapura, just to watch the army parade.

I never ever aspired for anything in life. I don't believe in planning or yearning for something very strongly. If something has to happen, it will happen.

Films are not meant to be watched only by fans but by everyone. Fans are those who like what we do. When we do things that only they like, then we are becoming their fans.

People want to see other's secrets and get a peek into their lives.

I don't get bored at all while acting.

In the Indian system of filmmaking, you don't plan well in advance, stick to a storyboard, or deliver only the scripted lines.