Top 99 Quotes & Sayings by Karthi - Page 2

I don't like six-packs. If you get six-packs in a short time, it will cause health problems.

For me, working on the sets with Mani Ratnam is so familiar. It is the place where I grew up, so I am not nervous here.

I think people need to understand the amount of emotions I can pull off. I want films I'm offered to have these dimensions.

Fortunately or unfortunately, 'Baahubali' has become a benchmark for all historical-costume dramas.

When I was in the U.S., I was caught by the cops for speeding and charged a fine of 200 dollars. I didn't have so much money then - I was still a student - but I certainly didn't want to spend a night behind bars. I called a few of my friends frantically and they bailed me out of the situation.

Only Superman needs a six-pack, that's why I don't do that kind of films.

I have to do films for myself, films that make me learn. I also have to be an entertainer.

Our country is an agriculture-based country. And slowly, we are forgetting our roots.

I dub only four hours a day for a Tamil film because my voice doesn't stay strong for long hours.

Many of the characters I play are talkative - 'Oopiri' for instance - so the dubbing process gets longer.

Bejoy Nambiar had offered me 'Shaitaan' some years ago. But I wasn't confident about my Hindi.

There's so much to learn as an actor.

I see many youngsters giving up their IT jobs and going to farming or taking up organic farming so that kids in future will stay a bit more healthier. That's one cause I really want to take up.

Unless they excite me, I don't sign a movie.

'Dev' is a love story but isn't about romance. It is also about loving friends as well as family and loving every moment of life.

In reality, I am not in competition with any other actor except myself.

There's nothing experimental about 'Kaashmora,' as it's a blend of fantasy and entertainment. The only experiment we did was with my makeover in the film.

I love the process of filmmaking. I understood that you have to be a writer in order to be a director.

I don't have a set target on the number of films I should do in a year.

I loved Suriya's performance in 'Vaaranam Aayiram'; his expressions in the movie, especially the train sequences, were really fresh.

Writing is not my forte, but I am good at visualising.

I met lot of fighter pilots and heard their breathtaking experiences. They risk their lives for our well being. Not many understand the risks involved.

If you have to grow, you should face failures.

For me, repetition is death.

I'd like to have coffee with Farhan Akhtar. He's an all-rounder in the film industry, and I have heard many good things about how he goes about planning all his productions.

For me, Surya's 'Varanam Ayiram' is a big inspiration.

When 'Siruthai' became a hit, there was suddenly a lot at stake. A lot of people were telling me what to do and what not to. But at some point, you realise that's not the way to go. Good or bad, you need to be making your own choices.

Your entire world revolves around your kid, especially when you are a dad to a girl child. Your responsibilities become more.

Sayyeesha is a great dancer.

My role in 'Kashmora' required me to take horse riding lessons.

Each time when my films get released, people always compare it with my debut film 'Parutthiveeran' and comment that nothing comes near that flick.

I am not adding more films to my kitty just for the sake of money; I choose my script and do it.

It's very important to play a police role convincingly. It ups you in your career. Even 'Siruthai,' in which I played a cop in one of the roles, was a gamechanger.

My dad was very busy with his films, and I got the opportunity to mingle with him only when I was in 10th standard. More than anna Suriya, my sister and I used to discuss many things with him. But he never, ever advised me, instead will only share his life experiences.

I am very selective when it comes to scripts.

Working on my Pongal release, 'Siruthai,' was a superb experience. I really enjoyed it, as it was a pucca commercial film.

A film like 'Dangal' is universal; though it narrates a story that happened in Punjab/Haryana, we like its inspirational story and its idea of celebrating the girl child.

Regardless of what film you make, you want people to watch your film, and you ultimately need commercial success.

I am a big foodie. So, dieting really puts me off!