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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

I've always wanted to do a double role.

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

Sayyeesha is a great dancer.

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.

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.

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

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.

I always try and do good films.

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

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.

The theme of 'Bombay' will make you fall in love with it again and again.

When I was in the U.S., I was caught by the cops for speeding and charged a fine of 200 dollars. I didn't have so much money then - I was still a student - but I certainly didn't want to spend a night behind bars. I called a few of my friends frantically and they bailed me out of the situation.

Only Superman needs a six-pack, that's why I don't do that kind of films.

Since one of my roles is that of a con man, I actually mingled with a few pickpockets in north Chennai to get a hang of their body language and mindset.

I loved movies and watched a lot of them. But my father insisted that I get a good education before I joined the film industry.