One reason why I've taken 11 years to make my second Hindi film is because I am comfortable working with the stars… — Gautham Menon Bollywood Copy Share Image
There's nothing quite like a quiet corner in a coffee shop to gather your thoughts and begin writing. — Gautham Menon Coffee Copy Share Image
If I am going to be afraid of the criticisms that my films get, I am never going to make films. — Gautham Menon Afraid Copy Share Image
Vipul Shah wanted me to do the Hindi adaptation of my film 'Kaakha Kaakha.' I declined the offer. — Gautham Menon Adaptation Copy Share Image
In everybody's life, there is love, there is sorrow, there is melancholy. And there might be danger as well. — Gautham Menon Danger Copy Share Image
The only aspect I'd probably change in some of my films is the death of the heroine. I wish I'd kept some… — Gautham Menon Alive Copy Share Image
How the audience as a collectivity feels about a movie is important. — Gautham Menon About Copy Share Image
I like to show love in a way that will bring a smile or a tear to viewers. — Gautham Menon Love Copy Share Image
Unless it's a song and something fancy, I would rather shoot on location. — Gautham Menon Location Copy Share Image
It's just that I can write something nice is what motivates me. — Gautham Menon I can Copy Share Image
I would like to make a film in the four South Indian languages. — Gautham Menon Bollywood Copy Share Image
I understand that bureaucracy, hierarchy and managing politics is not easy. — Gautham Menon Bureaucracy Copy Share Image
Even though I love Hindi films, I don't remember any backdrop visuals that are really striking. — Gautham Menon Cinema Copy Share Image
When I was approached to remake 'Vinnaithandi Varuvaaya,' I felt that it was a good way to reach out to a wider… — Gautham Menon Audience Copy Share Image
Back in the day, I was keen on working on a film with the superstars - Mammootty and Mohanlal. But they wanted… — Gautham Menon Back Copy Share Image
I go straight into shooting with a script that's 80 per cent complete and I wait for my characters to grow on… — Gautham Menon Complete Copy Share Image
It is in college that one gathers confidence as the mind is open to ideologies. — Gautham Menon College Copy Share Image
All the women close to me - my mother, sister, wife and friends - are strong and independent. — Gautham Menon Friends Copy Share Image
When people think I've lost it, I'll make 'Chennaiyil' and show them I've still got it. — Gautham Menon Lost Copy Share Image
For a film like Vettaiyaadu Vilayaadu, I was particular that nothing should be revealed prior to release. — Gautham Menon Film Copy Share Image
With Nani, what struck me was his confidence. It has been a revelation. Nani, the most confident actor and it is a… — Gautham Menon Actor Copy Share Image
There are people who've told me cinema is a visual medium and you don't need to say so much. When I write… — Gautham Menon Cinema Copy Share Image
Today, most big stars want scripts to be written in a particular way, show them in a certain light. They want people… — Gautham Menon Cinema Copy Share Image
The initial response to 'Yennai Arindhaal' was that it didn't have all the quintessential commercial elements, though I consider it as my… — Gautham Menon Initial Copy Share Image
Ranbir was my first choice for 'Ek Deewana Tha.' I tried to get in touch in with. Forget about meeting Ranbir. I… — Gautham Menon Bollywood Copy Share Image
Yes, I am nervous before a film's release and withdraw into a shell. — Gautham Menon Film Copy Share Image
I write linearly without knowing the full story. I discover it as I write it. — Gautham Menon Discover Copy Share Image
No matter how liberal or modern a family is, there will always be resistance when someone discloses that they are dating someone. — Gautham Menon Dating Copy Share Image
I try to be a friend to my boys just the way my dad was with me. Subconsciously that reflects in my… — Gautham Menon Dad Copy Share Image
