Top 34 Quotes & Sayings by Babu Antony

Explore popular quotes and sayings by an Indian actor Babu Antony.
Last updated on November 8, 2024.
Babu Antony

Babu Antony is an Indian-American actor and martial artist, who works primarily in Malayalam cinema. He has also acted in several Tamil films along with a few Telugu, Kannada, Sinhalese, Hindi, Bengali and English films, mostly action and character roles. Babu owns mixed martial art academy in Houston.

I'm proud to have associated with a small, yet beautiful film like 'Kaaka Muttai.'
I teach mixed martial arts and I am having a gala time running a school dedicated to it.
It is not easy to find the right story and director. — © Babu Antony
It is not easy to find the right story and director.
I will play a villain only if the role is a powerful one.
When I emerged as a hero, there were times I had continuous hits in Malayalam. I also tasted success as a supporting actor in other languages. But there was a collective effort from a group in the Malayalam film industry to flush me out, which affected my career.
Entertaining audiences is of prime priority for me. If they feel entertained, through that I get appreciation and my talent is therefore proved.
I don't do every film that comes my way.
There were many fruit trees in our house when I was growing up and I never missed climbing any of them.
Especially today, Mollywood's action scenes comprise of many 'hero touches and the villain flies' scenes. I never promoted that, and only believed in realistic stunts, with just the right amount of cinematic feel seasoned on them.
My kids like it when I sit with them and watch the movies or games they are interested in.
There is enough space for everyone in the Tamil industry and it is free of politics.
It's been almost 10 years since I had done an out-and-out action movie, as I have also been diversifying into roles of other genre.
I am looking for variety roles.
Sometime ago, I went for a film festival in San Francisco and that's where I met film director Warren Foster and actors Robert Parham and Randy Taylor, by chance.
There have been instances of many trying to pull me down in Mollywood. However, I have no complaints.
I think filmmakers need to explore more in the action genre.
I agree to play a character if I feel that as an audience member, it will entertain me.
I never agree to do a character that molests a woman. I have been very conscious not to do such roles. I believe that even a villain should have character, which people can remember.
I believe that an actor should be like water, free-flowing and extremely flexible.
I'm not interested in doing every role that is coming my way.
Martial art is a nice path to healthy body, mind, and spirit.
Even at home, I am not too much into trainings and workouts.
I am not getting many offers in Mollywood, which is not the case in other film industries. And of the roles that are offered to me, I choose only the best.
Of late, Mollywood has been having many films that are being made not because the makers think it will be accepted by the audience; but because they know that they can get back their investment made in the film by selling its satellite rights. This, I believe, is a very bad trend.
Martial arts have always been a major part of my life. — © Babu Antony
Martial arts have always been a major part of my life.
I don't take films to prove my talent and receive critical acclaim or awards.
I remember that alongside the expected dishes, our family had a few of our own specials too like 'meen manga curry,' which had a yummy green colored gravy.
I will be working with Akshay Kumar in the upcoming Raghava Lawrence film 'Laxmmi Bomb.' I can't say much, but can mention that it is a very important, positive role, and the character is someone who will be with the lead actor, so there will be no fights with him.
'Poovizhi Vasalile' was remade into five languages, including Hindi, and I played the same role in all.
Generally, occasions like Maundy Thursday and Easter can strictly be family affairs for Christian households. But, while I was growing up in my ancestral home in Ponkunnam in Kottayam district, they weren't so. My late dad was a very cool, affable person who liked to involve our friends and neighbors too in such celebrations.
I strongly feel there is nothing like a trend or even 'new generation movies.' A movie can be of a new generation only in terms of technology and nothing else.
I'm eagerly looking forward to substantial roles from Kollywood filmmakers.
I'm excited about my directorial debut, 'Piano.'
I have never taken supplements or steroids in my life and the only luxury I allow myself is tea.
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