Top 85 Quotes & Sayings by Vijay Sethupathi - Page 2

We are actors. We can adapt to any different look for the sake of the story and the character.

It is not that I don't want to sign films, but I don't want to accept any film coming my way.

Most of my friends are assistant directors.

My father always used to ask me what my aim in life is. I used to tell him I don't have any.

My job is to be sincere to my script. I am passionate about what I do.

A new character is like bringing a new human being into your life.

I used to hang out with a group of aspiring directors before 'Pizza' happened. We used to discuss a lot of stories all the time.

I will do whatever I can to become the character. I have no right to distract the audience from the mood of the film.

I have to consider the amount of business that my name can do and choose my projects carefully.

If you have a meaty part to play, I don't see the harm in being part of multi-starrers. Moreover, I will be happy to be a part of a good film than playing lead roles in some bad films.

Roles should choose an actor and not vice versa.

Acting and directing are two separate disciplines that rarely mix.

Politicians are dividing us based on caste lines.

I don't want to do films for the fun of it.

I don't choose my directors, but I choose my scripts wisely.

When I listen to a script, it has to be entertaining. People who come to theatre should be happy and entertained.

Directing films is easier said than done. The job needs a lot of sensibility to put many things in place.

As an actor, I always feel that each and every character in my films has to be distinct. The character Thilak that I play in 'Kavan' will be one such unique role in my career.

Education is a basic necessity.

There's no challenge involved in any kind of role. I don't have to prove or impress anybody.

In feature films, I used to be the hero's friend, a regular character. In short films, I played the hero; I got roles where I could work on my character and performance. They made me aware of myself as an actor.

If you start worrying about risks, you might as well stay inside the womb.

When 'Pizza' released, I was a nobody. Initially, we managed to get only 100 screens. But, after its success, the producers of 'Naduvula Konjam Pakkatha Kaanom' got 150 screens and also released the film in the U.S. Now, distributors are keen to invest in my films because they feel I have face value.

I don't believe a role can be written keeping in mind some actor. Even if such roles exist, I don't pick them because I generally choose roles that I think will suit my image.

There is no hard and fast rule that I only work with debutants. I give prime importance to script, and when that works out, everything else falls in place automatically. In fact, most debutants express interest to work with me.