In films, you will be judged by your last hit or, let's say, your last film.

For any actor, being part of a Mani Ratnam film is a great experience. I grew up watching his films.

I used to make short films even as a kid. I used to have a camera and play around with it. So, I was always interested in the process and telling stories. I've always wanted to direct.

People think that I have some idea about how I choose my films. I make sure that I am doing the kind of films that I want to watch. You hear so many stories, and one of them will stand out and connect to you somewhere.

People working in films are somewhat like gypsies: we move from set to set and spent weeks, sometimes even longer working while shooting a film. Right from the spot boys to the make-up guys and cast and crew, we become a kind of family.

I've always been a fan of my father's films. I'm crazy about my father and his movies. If I promote his movies, it's because of this.