Top 45 Quotes & Sayings by Prithviraj Sukumaran

Explore popular quotes and sayings by an Indian actor Prithviraj Sukumaran.
Last updated on September 17, 2024.
Prithviraj Sukumaran

Prithviraj Sukumaran is an Indian actor, director, producer and playback singer primarily working in Malayalam cinema. He has also done Tamil, Telugu and Hindi films. He acted in over 100 films in a variety of roles and has received several awards including a National Film Award, three Kerala State Film Awards, a Tamil Nadu State Film Award and a Filmfare Awards South.

I have always believed that when a film is being made, it has to be the director's vision.
If people say Rani Mukerji recommended me, than I have no issue. If someone says that, then I enjoy that kind of news. I don't mind people writing such stories.
Directing Mr. Mohanlal was a delight. He's completely there and wanting to know what you want him to do. He's very keen on making sure the director's vision is realised.
Every time actors from down south do a Bollywood film, it is always looked at like, 'Oh it must be a one time thing,' or a stereotypical role. — © Prithviraj Sukumaran
Every time actors from down south do a Bollywood film, it is always looked at like, 'Oh it must be a one time thing,' or a stereotypical role.
'Aiyyaa' flopped, but it got me noticed.
The biggest challenge Malayalam cinema faces is territorial. We operate within a small territory in Kerala, and the Malayalam diaspora across the world in comparative terms is quite small. But we have world-class talent in terms of technicians, actors, and writers.
Something like a 'Maheshinte Prathikaram' will work anywhere in the world because it speaks of something that is beyond language.
All the films that I have signed or I intend to sign are purely on the basis of merit of what the films are about.
I have always said that the biggest difference between stage and cinema is that one has got close-ups.
As long as interesting work will find me, I will love to do more Bollywood films.
Every movie I do, regardless of how they fare at the box office, excites me.
'Aiyyaa' was not the first film that I was offered in Hindi... it was the first film that I wanted to do in Hindi.
Even in Malayalam films, I don't mind if I am not cast as hero.
'Aiyyaa' was a bizarre film. — © Prithviraj Sukumaran
'Aiyyaa' was a bizarre film.
I don't really care about the stardom.
I got 'Aurangzeb' because I gave an audition and passed it.
I am in no rush to get anywhere.
I never went and searched for a Bollywood film. It just happened naturally... it was a natural course.
I am a humongous Mohanlal fan. I adore the actor. I am also a huge Mammootty fan, and that's not being diplomatic at all.
I've done more than 100 films, which is a sizeable chunk of life in cinema, so if something can startle me, then I think we can say we're looking at something fairly new.
The kind of films that are made depends on the kind of films that are becoming hits. That's why I always say you should be very careful about which film you decide to watch.
I have always believed that facilitating good, unusual content should be one of my prerogatives as someone who has spent half his life in cinema.
We have always wanted to give back to cinema, and we couldn't possibly think of a better way to do that than facilitate films which we believe will make Malayalam cinema proud.
Since I'm serious about a career in Hindi films, I'd have relocate to Mumbai.
Though Suparna is a Malayali, she has spent a large part of her life in Mumbai. She's a Mumbai girl. In fact, I saw the real Mumbai through Suparna's eyes. Of course, I knew Mumbai before I got to know Suparna. But it was Suparna who showed me sides to Mumbai I had never seen.
We were shooting for 'Aiyyaa' in Yash Raj studios, and I got an offer for 'Aurangzeb.' That's the only time I went for an audition.
I act, produce, and direct. They are three different jobs all within the same realm of creativity. I enjoy all of them equally, but ultimately, I'm an actor.
When the script of 'Nine' came along, I saw that there's a possibility of making something that is genuinely new and entertaining at the same time.
I've done action, songs, and dance in most of my films down South.
Failure is easy to handle because once you fail, the options are very simple... like, 'Try something different,' or, 'Maybe if you do the same thing, do it in a different way.'
Eleven years in films is a long time.
'Aurangzeb' for me is a right film, as there is action and drama. — © Prithviraj Sukumaran
'Aurangzeb' for me is a right film, as there is action and drama.
Directing a film in Hindi is definitely on the cards.
I have an inherent interest in filmmaking and equipment. Some of my best friends are technicians.
Every film, regardless of being a success or a failure or anything in between, teaches you something. You might not sometimes realise what it taught you, but down the line, there would be a lesson in it.
Acting in two films would mean four months of the year, which would leave eight months for me, and if Bollywood needs that time from me, I am ready to give it a shot.
Failure doesn't scare me. And neither success. I am equally detached to both.
For most people watching 'Aiyyaa,' what I am down South or what I have achieved does not matter. They are going to look at me as an actor who they will see for the first time.
I have no plans to quit south films and come to Bollywood.
Hindi has never been a trouble. In fact, Hindi is the only language I can speak and write apart from Malayalam and English.
Even as an actor, much before I turned director or producer, I was somebody who was very involved with every film I was doing. I would pretty much be a part of a project from the time they toss the ball to the marketing. It's very simple.
I don't take my shirt off in every film I do. — © Prithviraj Sukumaran
I don't take my shirt off in every film I do.
Success comes with a baggage. When you are successful, there is a lot of temptation to not foray outside of your boundaries and just stick to what is successful. It is very tempting because it is very easy to do.
I can read and write in Hindi.
I'm sorely disappointed that girls don't recognise me in a normal tee and jeans.
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