There is a need to spread more awareness about environmental issues.Collection: Environmental
Only by planting trees, we will be able to overcome global warming.
Encouragement makes an actor perform better and boosts his confidence.
Turning into a full-fledged comedian involves a lot of hardships.
I am a great fan of veteran artistes N.S. Krishnan and M.R. Radha. They had great social awareness and were never afraid to raise their voices against vices in society.
Imitation is the best form of flattery; people generally understand that my comedy is not intended to hurt anybody. Occasionally, an actor might take exception, but they should just understand that it is all done in good humour.
Education is the key to abolishing caste system.
I like Robo Shankar - he evokes laughter, he has a unique body language and style. I loved all scenes of his in 'Maari.'
The fact is, I don't follow any strict diet. I eat almost everything, but moderation is the key.
I have been getting proposals to play the lead from a long time but I rebuffed those offers. I wanted to work in a storyline that has scope for me.
I enact as a female in 'Guru En Aalu' for the first time.
Comedy was never a scarcity in Kollywood. Comedians of great calibre have emerged from this land.
It was a nice experience to shoot on the streets of New York. Tourists are highly respected there and people are highly disciplined and polite.
In 'Saami,' I take a poor dhobi's son for admission to a private school. The principal refuses for various reasons and finally he points to the boy's bare body. Immediately, I tear the furnishings off the office chair to convert them into clothes for the boy.
I am an atheist.
My character in 'Uthamaputhiran' will not speak much. But the audience would sure speak about my role after watching the film.
Dhanush is very comfortable to work with.
The Censor officials who saw 'Uthamaputhiran' appreciated me a lot. All the credit should go to Mithran Jawahar and Dhanush.
South Indian films have most number of comedians and to see them all on screen at times is unrealistic. I'm happy that the industry has room for so many of us.
There is no feeling of regret spending time on the campaign. I think working closely with Kalam made me realise how simple he is in life.
It is a great honor to be working with Rajinikanth.
In 'Uthamaputhiran,' 'Velaiyilla Pattathari' and 'Yennai Arindhaal,' I was a mute spectator to everything.
Timing is crucial for comedy.
As a comedian, I've always tried to bring in trendy issues.
After my debut, I had to struggle for seven years to establish myself in the industry.
I need solid roles that provide scope for performance, even if it is just a few scenes.
I am keen on doing negative roles.
I would like to work with new-generation directors like Karthik Subbaraj, Nalan Kumarasamy and Seenu Ramasamy.
As a huge admirer of Vivekananda, I love reading 'Sayings of Vivekananda.'
I was a little disappointed with the box-office performance of 'Dharala Prabhu,' because the theatres were shut down just three days after the movie was released. It had good scope to attract family audience and youngsters.
I have a mini-library at home and I have begun reading books I'd purchased during my travels.
Apart from exercising, reading and watching movies also keep me occupied.
AR Rahman has always been a good friend of mine.
I have always been vocal about preserving water and living a nature-friendly life.
Our culture has always been about treating women as mothers. It is sad that women are treated as mere sex objects by many.
I regularly do yoga and believe it has been keeping me healthy physically and mentally since long time.
After the age of 40, human beings are prone to various infection, diseases and physical damage. Engaging in regular exercise is the only way to combat such issues.
I don't know Kannada.
I have decided to dub on my own for my role in Vazhipokkan. It is an interesting storyline and hence I accepted the offer.
We are not insisting on planting trees just because of global warming. Hinduism, Christianity, and Islam insist on the necessity of trees. Especially in Hinduism, the peepal tree is worshiped as Lord Ganesha while neem is worshiped as a goddess.
Even if each individual plants and protects a single tree, it will save the world and benefit several generations to come.
It's 22 years since I made my entry into the film industry and I am delighted that my work has been recognised and appreciated.
I never had a particular brand of comedy, nor did I follow a particular style.
I was shocked when I first read the script of 'Vellai Pookal.'
Writing a comedy track is an art. It isn't as easy as people think. It can make or break a film.
A comedian needs more than just a sense of humour. He needs to observe everything around him.
I think Tamil films will soon go the Hollywood way. There will be separate full-length humour-driven scripts, just like how thrillers and musicals are becoming successful genres.
Direction has always been on the cards, and I love writing.
As everyone knows, comedy is the toughest emotion to handle. Everything about it is difficult - writing, directing and acting.
I am an avid reader of Sidney Sheldon thriller novels.