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I’m indeed excited to be termed as a hero who can command commercial respect in two languages at the same time.
The scripts that I take should be solid in terms of content; only then will my inability as an actor not show up on the screen.
I work for every film with the same amount of diligence.
I get commercial acclaim because of critical acclaim and it is a chain reaction.
Though I have started pursuing acting, there is no stopping for me from scoring music because music has always been my passion, though acting is my interest.
Only after coming to Chennai did I come to know that I know nothing about music. People in Chennai are so talented in Carnatic, ghazals, etc. They can play Piano, etc so well.
My style of cinema is different and I always look at my films as the audience would.
Every film is like my own kid; I don’t treat them differently.
Actually, my career as a music director turned out to be a disappointment. I believed I gave good songs but the response and recognition from the industry was not great.
To be honest, I have never thought about the intricacies of a script.
My characters in each of my films bear no resemblance to each other.
On days when I wrap up my shooting by around 5 P. M., I binge on medu vada, bajji, bonda in streetside stalls on the way back home.
Once a week, I used to treat myself to three parottas with the pocket money I saved. It tasted so good, and I loved eating it soaked in salna.
I became a producer because nobody was ready to finance my films.
I don’t believe films should have a message, but ‘Saleem’ does.
I have composed music for many city-based movies.
I will always endeavour to bring out the best films.
There was nothing extraordinary about the work I was doing as a composer though I had delivered hits.
I know Anbu Chezhiyan for 6 years. When I wanted to produce, I went and asked him for money. He was the one who gave money for Naan.
I have always aimed for versatility.
Once a composition is complete I sing the track and send it to the director. He sometimes suggests I record them in my voice, and I go ahead.
I don’t act. I am the way I am, and choose roles that I think suit my body language.
As an actor, I give 60 days to act in a film, but the writer takes nearly two to three years to create a story.
I don’t know acting, but I choose good stories and portray emotions according to the story.
After the success of ‘Bicchagadu,’ I am more happy, energetic and confident.
As actors, we are expected to come up with an exaggerated performance, which is far from reality.
I was always ranked last in my class. My problem was that I would obtain a just pass and move on to the next class!
I am wary of unknown street food, available in plenty in places such as Singapore and Malaysia.
These days, I pay attention to my eating habits and avoid junk food, but looks are not that important to be a good actor.
Of course, social networking is essential. The feedback helps me grow. And it’s a real stress buster.
If my film fails, I never think it was because the script was weak.
No film survives because of a big name. If a film has to survive generations, it will survive on its content and craft.
Since ‘Naan’ happens to be my production, I’ve decided to use this as a platform to help new talents.
New directors are safe. They tell you the full story and since they are new, they try to put their heart and soul into the project.
Music is always with me and I don’t need a special space for it.
Prabhu Deva has written the opening lines for a couple of songs in ‘Vedi.’ He’s a great lyricist too and not many people know that.
I had a blind belief in myself and became a music director and an actor.
Acting is just another facet and it will not affect my output as a music director.
It’s not that easy, but the moment the camera is switched on, I have to mould myself to breathe life into the characters I portray.
I felt very happy when people mentioned that I had done a good job in my debut flick.
I’m an emotional person. I chose films based on emotions.
Politicians are the same everywhere.
Just as Yama is a villain for evil forces, my character in ‘Yaman’ is also a villain against those who don’t follow dharma.
Kolaigaran’ is not a typical hero-villain subject. We explored the other side of human nature, which is grey.
Compared to my previous films, ‘Kaasi’ is special. All credit goes to the director.
If composing music is like going to the gym in the morning, acting is like an additional session of yoga. They don’t need to be mutually exclusive.
I can’t shout, I can’t cry convincingly, and please don’t make me dance.
I will be seen as a software engineer in ‘Betaludu.’ My character is totally different from what I have played in the past.
I am very happy that all my films are getting positive reports in both Telugu and Tamil.
Sometimes when it comes to music, effects or sound engineering, it is difficult to achieve what you want within a fixed time frame.