I am not a trained singer, but I love to sing.
— Nithya Menen
If something has not been part of your dreams or ambitions, then you are not awestruck by it.
I love being part of this industry, but at the end of the day, it is a job, and I like to have a life beyond films.
For me, a story has to have characters, and my role should be meaningful. At the end of the day, people should say that they like my performance.
I'll never forget the dance number that I shot with Anushka. The choreography involved a lot of intricate dance moves. I'm at least 7 inches shorter than Anushka, so I had to wear the highest heels I've ever worn in my life; throughout the song, I even injured my knee a couple of times.
I wanted to do journalism, as I was an idealist. Then, in my second year of journalism, I realized that in real life, things don't work the way you expect them to. I realized that I could express my ideas better through films.
'180' is a romantic film, but I don't think it can be classified as a fluffy love story. It is a wonderful story with a script that is layered and more complex than the normal ones.
Soundarya was always respected, and she is looked at in a certain way that I always would like to be looked upon as an actress.
I am just an actor, and this is my job. What I am doing is not extraordinary.
I am not an actress who only wants to do lead roles.
Working with a good artiste is always a pleasure. If you get a reaction from your co-star, then you get the space to perform well.
I am not very fond of spotlight or even, for that matter, money. I appreciate the small things that give me joy. The most precious forms of happiness often come from things that money cannot buy.
Acting was not on my agenda. It just happened by chance. I always wanted to be involved in wildlife protection or maybe surrounded by kids. I love animals and children.
My cinema is of a different kind: give me a good meaty role instead of two or three songs and running around in foreign locations wearing itsy-bitsy costumes. I'm clear and focussed about my priorities.
I must tell you that Telugu film industry is one of the most comfortable places I found a woman can be. They do make a lot of mass films, but from my experience as an actor, I can tell you that people are very nice and welcoming. In fact, it's slightly more difficult in other places.
I think acting is my destiny. I did my first film when I was just eight. However, I never took that role seriously.
Acting was never planned.
It doesn't feel great to be compared to Genelia or anyone. I don't want to be compared, and I would like to think I am different.
As an actress, I should be able to do all types of roles.
I am not bothered about if my role in a film is small or big. Because if the character I am offered is sensible, I would do it even if it is small.
If you worry too much, it shows in your acting, and it ceases to be effortless.
I am not sure for how long I'll stick to this industry. Acting is just a part of my nomadic life.
I'm not insecure. Give me a good role, and I'll perform even for a multi-starrer with half a dozen other heroines!
I've never wanted to be an actress. I came into the industry to be a filmmaker, but let us say fate had other plans for me. I don't want to be the next glamour queen.
Initially, I was a bit hesitant to do the role in 'MTP,' as it was a very serious and aching subject.
I studied journalism, though I never really became a scribe.
Acting is emotionally draining, so I make it a point to not do anything when I am home.
I don't think I am really awesome. I think I have basic qualification to be an actor.
I've no apprehensions and inhibitions as an actor.
