Karthi Quotes

Karthi

Profession : Actor

Birth : May 25, 1977

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

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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.

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

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If you have to grow, you should face failures.

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

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

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

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

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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.

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

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

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

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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.

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

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There's so much to learn as an actor.

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

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So many want me to do another 'Paruthiveeran'; others are fans of my 'Siruthai' avatar. Extreme expectations, but I have to strike a balance.

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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.

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