Rajinikanth
I go to the Himalayas after every film. I go alone. I go to the interiors, to the villages. Being there itself is like meditation.Collection: Alone
Apoorva Raagangal,' 'Moondru Mudichu,' 'Avargal' - these were all my guru K. Balachander's films; I became a hero with these three films.
I grew as an actor just by watching Kamal Haasan acting. I had the good fortune of being able to observe Kamal Haasan from close quarters.
If you leave without a fight, you will get the name of a coward.
'Basha' is the best screenplay in my career.
Working with intelligent people is easy, but we should be careful with geniuses.
To ride two horses at the same time is difficult.
Even God can't save Tamil Nadu if Jayalalithaa comes back to power again.
In any field, when an opportunity arises, one mustn't let it go.
Spiritual government means a pure government that doesn't discriminate on the lines of caste, creed, or religion.
'Kochadaiyaan' is a fantasy film. It will attract not only children but everyone.
MeToo is a good movement, but women should not misuse it... MeToo should be used correctly.
Due to God's grace and a good director, I became successful.
Before acquiring a project, take the advice of experienced trade pundits in the industry and analyse the risks and business propositions thoroughly.
It is not right to play politics with education.
They say not everyone can be MGR. I agree. MGR is a revolutionary. Not in a 1,000 years can there be another MGR. If anyone says he will be the next MGR, he is insane. But I have the confidence that I can give the government that MGR gave to the people of Tamil Nadu.
The worst form of violence is the assault on uniformed personnel.
Real human purpose in life is to realise self. I am on the path to spirituality, to realise my inner self.
I have always said, 'Never stop work.' Continue work and sort out issues simultaneously.
In my entire career, only two actors challenged me as villain in my films. One is Raghuvaran's character of Mark Antony in 'Baasha' and Ramya Krishnan's portrayal of Neelambari in 'Padaiyappa.'
I used to have a private... life. Now I dont have that... I have no freedom. I miss my normal life terribly. Its a prison-like life I'm leading.
God gave me an actor's role; I have done that well. God gave me now a political role, and I am 100 per cent sure I will perform that well.
By God's grace, the only property my parents gave me was a good body. No BP, no sugar, no hereditary problems. Small build, tight skin.
If I get a good character, a suitable role, a good producer-director, only then will I do a film.
Everyone's amazed by the question that how did I succeed as an actor in the industry, which has Kamal Haasan? It's because I grew as an actor watching Kamal's acting.
We want an honest and casteless politics.
It is only in our country that you see that not just invaders but politicians have robbed us, too.
I am joining politics for sure.
I am hesitating about joining politics since I know the difficulties.
If people go out and start protests for everything, then entire Tamil Nadu will become a grave yard!
This rumour that the BJP is behind me has been going on for a while, but the truth is the only person behind me is God - and, of course, the people of Tamil Nadu.
In public life, criticism cannot be avoided completely.
I like 'Kaala' more than 'Kabali.'
People's support, fan's love and support, give me energy.
There's politics in 'Kaala,' but it's not a political drama.
Ranjith is a great human being who cares for his community and his people a lot.
I'm not entering politics for name or fame.
I'm not worried by politics: I'm worried about the media.
The media is so powerful.
The land of Ramakrishna Paramhansa, Swami Vivekananda, Rabindranath Tagore, and Subash Chandra Bose has mesmerised me. I am really happy to meet such lovely people, good and kindhearted people.
The truth is, hero of '2.0' is not Rajinikanth but Akshay Kumar. If I was given a choice, I would have taken that character. Hats off to Akshay. He has worked so hard.
I was a Kannada journalist and had worked in 'Samyukta Karnataka' newspaper as a proofreader.
I would like to call myself a spiritualist more than an actor.
I believe spiritualism is above everything, and I would choose it over name, fame, and money because spiritualism gives you power, and I love power.
My brother was my first guru who introduced me to spiritualism at a very young age. He later even enrolled me into Ramakrishna Mission.
There are lot of people who speak about superstardom, but I'd like to say that it's not about any individual - it's about the opportunity.
Usually, in many films, only the hero's character is of importance, and the others may not be as significant. But in 'Kaala,' there are at least six characters that will have a huge impact and will stay with you even after the movie.
How you communicate while criticising a film is important. Don't pass any hurtful remarks.
A producer is bound to market his product with innovative gimmicks and quirky selling techniques, but distributors and exhibitors should not fall prey to it. Don't buy a film for exorbitant price and crib about losses post the film's release.
Tamil Nadu needs a leader, a leadership. I am coming to fill that vacuum.