When my family forbade me from entering the theatre, I would lie on a boulder outside and listen to the dialogues. — Samuthirakani Copy Share Image
I would take a bed sheet and go to the cinema theatre, spread the sheet outside and lie there and 'listen' to… — Samuthirakani Copy Share Image
Some actors don a woman's role briefly during the course of a film but they make it a point to appear as… — Samuthirakani Copy Share Image
I'll take up crucial roles that regular actors have declined as I feel that they will showcase my potential better. — Samuthirakani Copy Share Image
I was into acting and wanted to make it as an actor but now I love direction. The hard work, sleepless nights… — Samuthirakani Copy Share Image
As an actor, I should be able to work in any kind of film, even preachy ones, and convince you about that… — Samuthirakani Copy Share Image
For three years, from 1992-1994, I tried my luck as an actor. And then, wondering if I had a face to match… — Samuthirakani Copy Share Image
Every day on the sets, I wait like a newcomer to see what the director has for me. I'll fall if he asks me… — Samuthirakani Copy Share Image
Cinema must be useful to society. It must discuss both the pitfalls of society, as also ways to take it forward. — Samuthirakani Copy Share Image
No, I have definitely not found any magic formula for success. I don't even know if it is possible for me to do that.… — Samuthirakani Copy Share Image
You like your father? How important is he to you? 'Appa' is about these emotions. — Samuthirakani Copy Share Image
When my family forbade me from entering the theatre, I would lie on a boulder outside and listen to the dialogues. — Samuthirakani Copy Share Image
I am the person who handed over my photos in offices and performed humorous pieces I wrote. I am also the one who heard… — Samuthirakani Copy Share Image
When Vetrimaaran called me for 'Vada Chennai,' I didn't even ask what it was about. — Samuthirakani Copy Share Image
While I was in standard 12, I started delivering newspapers believing that this would be my life. But when I realised that this was… — Samuthirakani Copy Share Image
Let's learn to appreciate the strength and nutritious value of red rice, kattuyanam rice, mappilai samba rice and bamboo rice. Get over the preference… — Samuthirakani Copy Share Image
I usually don't prepare for a role. I eat well, go to the gym and show up on the set. But it's different when… — Samuthirakani Copy Share Image
I have had experiences, memories and back stabbing by friends but by the end of it all it is them who I turn up… — Samuthirakani Copy Share Image
