I have been fortunate to collaborate with people who have been open to discussion. If I tell them something, they have always explained to me why they want it the other way.
— Fahadh Faasil
The closest encounter I had with films in my childhood was sitting on the lap of my father at a shooting set, and he would say 'rain,' and it started raining, and then he would say 'song,' and people started dancing. I thought I was sitting on God's lap.
I wasn't really sure about the kind of films I wanted to be a part of. That's when I saw 'Aaranya Kaandam.' I was stunned; it was such a stylish film.
My father hasn't backed me in any way, and I don't think anybody has backed me.
If I had my way, I want to do 15 films in a year, but I have realised I cannot physically do that.
I love the forest. It is the place where you hear yourself better.
I will continue to do films that excite me.
When I began acting, my biggest fear was whether the audience will appreciate the kind of films I do.
When I choose the scripts, all I look forward to is an impressive narration.
I want to entertain viewers as much as possible.
Whenever I have really enjoyed being part of a film, it has worked well for me.
You can probably ask any actor: every time you start a new film, it's literally like your first movie. Everyone, regardless of the filmmaker being a debutant or a veteran, takes their time to settle down when you begin the shoot together. It's like all of us have moved into a new house, and we are setting up the place.
I like movies made by Spike Lee - doing those films out of the U.S., that is really daring.
I thoroughly enjoyed shooting for 'Velaikkaran,' and I made a great friend in Sivakarthikeyan during the process. Also, it was wonderful working with director Mohan Raja. I have not seen a director who takes so much effort to get things the best way possible.
I know it's a big gamble, but I want to do good films.
I try to choose characters that don't remind the audience of my previous roles. I make a conscious effort for that.
I listened to the script of 'Carbon' at the end of 2014. I liked it the moment I heard it. I wanted to do it.
I don't expect to win awards while working in films.
I am a bad boy. I don't come across clearly to a lot of people, so I am bad for them.
I would like to look funny on screen, doing comedy.
I think everything is temporary.
I never wanted to be an actor but ended up being one.
I often see only my mistakes. I always feel I could have done better. Every artist goes through it.
Working with Thiagarajan Kumararaja in 'Super Deluxe' was absolutely mind-blowing.
All I want to do is to make movies that are appealing to people.
Most of the films that I do help me learn something.
In Malayalam, I can improvise, and acting is easy because I think in Malayalam, but for 'Velaikkaran,' I had to prepare for a role, which is a first for me.
I want my films to make money first. Awards and all can come later.
The five directors in '5 Sundarikal' experimented, and it was a very personal exercise. Amal, Anwar, Aashiq, and Sameer have done things that they have never done before. Debutant Shyju has also made a beautiful film.
I would like to do movies of all genres.
I enjoyed working on 'Maheshinte Prathikaram.'
