"You have to keep the audience glued by hook or crook." — Rajiv Menon

Developing aesthetic sense is vital for actors. They must understand that there is no small role, only small actors. A good actor will do the smallest role to perfection, and be recognised.

The actor should understand the script and come prepared to play the role. At the same time, they should be flexible enough to take the director's input and portray his vision.

Some films survive long in theatres, and some stay longer in people's minds.

When I was in the 12th standard itself, I decided to join the Adyar Film Institute and study photography. I specifically chose photography because I see photography as an applied science. There is an artistic element also in it. If you perfect your scientific element, you can attain certain quality.

Film music is always given a step-motherly treatment though it is the most popular form of music.

Rajarathinam Pillai was a performing genius and a crusader. His was a shining mind, prone to excesses of temper and his life can be seen as a continuous struggle for recognition.

Looks are not important when it comes to acting.

I think I have underperformed as a filmmaker.

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You have to keep the audience glued by hook or crook.