I had this inferiority complex as a child, as I was not good at speaking. I was also not good in studies or sports and would often flunk in four-five subjects. Suriya Read Quote
As for Hollywood, there was an offer. But I declined to do it because of certain moral and ethical values. Suriya Read Quote
I ask myself if I deserve what I have. What I have today is way more than I ever bargained for. Suriya Read Quote
Being in Loyola College exposed me to other options and gave me confidence, apart from the freedom to bunk classes. I became a merchandiser and then a garment manufacturer, and interacting with foreign buyers and manufacturing foreign brands in India gave me a high. Suriya Read Quote
In Mumbai, it’s almost like Hollywood. They can appeal to different segments and still be successful. There are multiplex audiences to whom you can showcase any lifestyle. But in Tamil cinema, we need to satisfy everybody, whether urban or rural. Suriya Read Quote
The one thing humans can’t control is time, but what if one has the power to do so is the core theme of ’24.’ Suriya Read Quote
I was the eldest child, so I know how it feels to have attention shared with a sibling. Suriya Read Quote
Dad always said, ‘Get a degree and do something on your own before you start movies.’ He always kept me grounded, telling me the realities of the business and the struggles even the legends had to go through. Suriya Read Quote
My son was so excited about me doing three roles, and Jo and my parents loved the craft work and visuals, and I think ’24’ will be the most favourite movie of mine at home, and they are all waiting to watch the film in theaters. Suriya Read Quote
Even today, my father watches my films only in the theatre with the general public. And he’s very tough. His first call will be to the director and the camera man, and only then will he send me a message. Suriya Read Quote
