I would be lying if I said no. I have an idea for 'Pa. Pandi 2', but I don't know when it will happen or if it will happen at all.
— Dhanush
I have wanted to direct for quite some time, but I wanted to be ready and know what I am doing. I wanted to know the basics.
While shooting for 'Kodi' at Pollachi, I got this new idea for 'VIP 2'.
I learned so much, and I feel I have grown as an actor and as a person.
Kajol as Vasundhara is a tough cookie. Raghu and her world collides, and they have different ideologies. The plot revolves around their core beliefs and their disagreement with each other.
I never wanted to be a part of the industry, as I had no knowledge about it. I am one of those rare and really lucky people for whom the calling identified me and not the other way around.
I'm happy that the kind of films I'm doing right now is reaching a wider audience, and I'm looking forward to direct Hindi films as well.
As a child, I used to see legends holding the 'black lady' and would think that I would get it someday.
It all started with my father's directorial debut, 'En Raasavin Manasile,' which starred Raj Kiran sir as the lead.
In life, there is good, evil, love, and hatred. What we desire, choose, and need to pursue is in our hands.
In the beginning, I was riddled with major complexes about my looks. Even now, here and there, these complexes crop up. But as the days progressed, I learnt to handle them much better.
My mother's prayers protect me. Negativity, nothing reaches me.
In my personal life, if you ask me something which I feel is important, I will talk about it. Like, if you ask me about my sons, I will talk.
I prefer being called director Aishwarya Dhanush's husband. She and I share our passion for cinema, but at home, we hardly talk about it. Instead, we share other interests.
I don't know if I am a good, average, or bad writer, but I write fast. Everything I observe, my experiences and imagination come together while writing.
To be honest, more than what I prepare, it's the directors who do the bulk of the work, researching, collecting data and all that. I like to see myself as a processor: they feed me with the data, I give the output.
Wherever I went, I became a son-in-law. It was a terrible phase for me. I had to work double hard to get back my identity. Whenever I gave an interview, the first question would invariably be, 'What is it like to be his son-in-law?' Now that question comes somewhere in the middle of the interview. Hopefully, soon, it won't be asked at all.
It is so nice to get so many compliments from fans and people from within the industry.
I would love to act, but I seriously do not know anything about it.
I never wanted to let go of the opportunity, and so I hit upon 'VIP 2'.
I would be lying if I said I did not feel bad when 'Shamitabh' failed, but I was proud to be associated with a film like this. If it were easy to know the pulse of the audience, then all movies would be blockbusters.
After a few years, I understood that this is what I was meant to do.
I entered the film industry because my family forced me into it.
Few years ago, it was completely different. Now you go to any country, city, or continent and just say 'Bollywood,' and they will know. So, it means everybody is watching everything.
Since childhood, I have been watching the Filmfare Awards, and it has always been very special to anyone who works in the film industry.
Revathi madam is a legend, and I have seen young actresses set her performance as a benchmark.
I wanted to master the art of cooking. Maybe, when I slow down and do one or two films a year, I will learn how to cook and pursue it as my hobby.
I am far more confident now because of the love people have showered on me. Their acceptance is what keeps me going.
I am a very positive person in real life.
When I hear senior actors discuss their experiences, I can relate to them.
I haven't experienced college life. It's the phase that my character in 'Raanjhana' is set in. But it isn't that bad, either. I have nearly 30 films behind me and a National Award to boot.
What I didn't expect was 'VIP' becoming something of a cult and one of my biggest hits.
As an actor, I do not want to stick to a particular route.
It's a huge burden to be known as Mr. Rajinikanth's son-in-law. Once I married his daughter Aishwarya in 2004, I lost my identity.
Once I finished writing the script, I couldn't find my Pandi. It was actually little difficult to cast for the role. One fine day, when I was shooting for 'Vada Chennai', Raj Kiran's name just popped into my head.
My energy is undoubtedly my two sons Yatra and Linga, and they are my all-time inspirations.
Apart from 'VIP' being a blockbuster movie, the various characters such as mine, the Luna bike I use in the movie, the lovable amma and appa, a pet dog named Harry Potter, the innocent brother, etc., had a huge reach among the audiences.
Working with Kajol was a delight, as we complemented each other. She is a seasoned actor, and there is so much to learn from her.
Both Aishwaryaa and Soundarya are talented and ambitious. They are both daughters of the Superstar and have great command over their craft.
The world is shrinking, and everyone is majorly interested in Indian films now.
'Ranjhana' and 'Shamitabh' really gave me a wider exposure to Hindi-speaking audience.
Your stage presence is as good as your screen presence.
'Power Paandi' is about the outcome of embracing love, peacefulness, and positivity around us.
When I joined films in 2002, there were all kinds of rash and unkind comments that were made about my looks in the reviews.
I am not answerable to what happens with my personal life.
It has been great journey from where I have started to where I am today. I am really blessed with God's grace.
I've seen poverty up close until I was four or five.
In Tamil and Telugu, I have to do mainstream commercial films. Irrespective of what I want to do, the audience wants to see me in that 'mass' space.
Kajol ma'am is full of energy. Her energy is so infectious that it motivated people to work with the same enthusiasm. She is a very friendly and warm person. We had a great time working with her.
My dream is to become a director. I want to direct a Hindi film.
