Samuthirakani

Every day on the sets, I wait like a newcomer to see what the director has for me. I'll fall if he…

— Samuthirakani

Cinema must be useful to society. It must discuss both the pitfalls of society, as also ways to take it forward.

— Samuthirakani

No, I have definitely not found any magic formula for success. I don't even know if it is possible for me to…

— Samuthirakani

You like your father? How important is he to you? 'Appa' is about these emotions.

— Samuthirakani

I want to be a director's actor and stay true to their vision.

— Samuthirakani

When my family forbade me from entering the theatre, I would lie on a boulder outside and listen to the dialogues.

— Samuthirakani

I am the person who handed over my photos in offices and performed humorous pieces I wrote. I am also the one…

— Samuthirakani

When Vetrimaaran called me for 'Vada Chennai,' I didn't even ask what it was about.

— Samuthirakani

While I was in standard 12, I started delivering newspapers believing that this would be my life. But when I realised that…

— Samuthirakani

Let's learn to appreciate the strength and nutritious value of red rice, kattuyanam rice, mappilai samba rice and bamboo rice. Get over…

— Samuthirakani

I usually don't prepare for a role. I eat well, go to the gym and show up on the set. But it's…

— Samuthirakani

I have had experiences, memories and back stabbing by friends but by the end of it all it is them who I…

— Samuthirakani

For me Trichy is a place which appreciates cinema and the audiences here are dedicated to it.

— Samuthirakani

The past must ground you and I'm the kind who likes to move on.

— Samuthirakani

Till he's five, a son dotes on his father; at 10, the father represents torture; at 15, he's a pain; at 20,…

— Samuthirakani

The father has rarely been celebrated on screen.

— Samuthirakani

Your hunger is what makes you stronger.

— Samuthirakani

Cinema has always been my first and only love and there came a point in my life when I realised that this…

— Samuthirakani

It is the role that excites me, more than anything else.

— Samuthirakani

I'd almost given up on my dreams. But, 'Subramaniapuram' proved that if you love something enough, it will find you.

— Samuthirakani

When everyone was celebrating the 100th day of 'Nadodigal,' I'd already finished shooting its Telugu version. I take ownership and revel in…

— Samuthirakani

I've slogged to become a director; it's taken a lot out of me.

— Samuthirakani

Eating a small piece each of ginger, garlic and onion on an empty stomach can ward off health issues.

— Samuthirakani

60% of your movie should be about getting back the money. 40%, about problems that you see around you.

— Samuthirakani

If I was fussy, then I would never have got the roles I played in 'Rajini Murugan' or 'Velai Illa Pattadhari.'

— Samuthirakani