Karthi

In reality, I am not in competition with any other actor except myself.

— Karthi

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

— Karthi

I used to watch a lot of Malayalam films in the past.

— Karthi

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

— Karthi

Unless they excite me, I don't sign a movie.

— Karthi

Writing is not my forte, but I am good at visualising.

— Karthi

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

— Karthi

Nobody can write stories like Malayalam writers.

— Karthi

My fans are the most important people in my career, and I've always wanted to do something in return for them.

— Karthi

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

— Karthi

I love the process of filmmaking. I understood that you have to be a writer in order to be a director.

— Karthi

Bejoy Nambiar had offered me 'Shaitaan' some years ago. But I wasn't confident about my Hindi.

— Karthi

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

— Karthi

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

— Karthi

In Tamil Nadu, watching a film on a festival is a part of our culture. People prefer going to a theatre rather…

— Karthi

My fans are indulging in social welfare activities from time to time and have also been helping economically backward students.

— Karthi

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

— Karthi

I see many youngsters giving up their IT jobs and going to farming or taking up organic farming so that kids in…

— Karthi

It's very important to play a police role convincingly. It ups you in your career. Even 'Siruthai,' in which I played a…

— Karthi

I've known Radhikaa akka for a long time, and have seen her perform like a pro in front of the camera. But,…

— Karthi

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…

— Karthi

When 'Siruthai' became a hit, there was suddenly a lot at stake. A lot of people were telling me what to do…

— Karthi

Actors usually feel skeptical about double hero films because one character might overshadow the other, but the late scriptwriter K. Subash has…

— Karthi

Yes, life has certainly changed post my engagement.

— Karthi

I don't have a set target on the number of films I should do in a year.

— Karthi

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

— Karthi

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

— Karthi

I have drawn a clear line between my personal and professional life.

— Karthi

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

— Karthi

I'm really blessed to be liked by the audiences.

— Karthi

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

— Karthi

I am very selective when it comes to scripts.

— Karthi

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

— Karthi

I took home the pattapatti underwear that I wore in 'Paruthiveeran' for nostalgia's sake.

— Karthi

When you relate to a person and are being friendly, it's easy to do a scene without looking uncomfortable.

— Karthi

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

— Karthi

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

— Karthi

I had to go for physical training for 'Aayirathil Oruvan.' I had to do stunts which required huge leaps.

— Karthi

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

— Karthi

When my first film 'Paruthiveeran' released, I had no time to get excited. It was a worrying time for me. I was…

— Karthi