I prefer doing strong roles irrespective of duration, and it is almost impossible for me to take up a role that has nothing much to contribute to the script.

'Kanaa' is a rare opportunity; it's about women's cricket, and they've trusted me with this film. I trained for nearly four hours every day with three coaches.

I had a lot of Marwari friends, both in Holy Angels School and Ethiraj College.

It was cinematographer George C. Williams who first told me about 'Sakhavu.' He said that the script was good and asked me to listen to it. Later, Sidhartha Siva called me and narrated the script over the phone.

While signing 'Sakhavu,' I wasn't aware of the depth of communism in Kerala. I was born and brought up in Chennai, and our political ideologies are very different.

The best memories are the ones where I celebrated Deepavali as a kid.

I get along very well with people - that's both an advantage and a disadvantage.

I firmly believe the industry does not let down performers.

I lost my father when I was barely 10.

Irrespective of the language and industry, what I seek from a project is good story and role.