I enjoy fame, but I like normal, too. Going out is difficult; you are recognised, and you cannot be normal anymore... you start living in a bubble, and I am a normal guy.
— Vikram
I like Kamal Haasan's daring choice of roles. When I was in school and college, I modelled myself on him. I was so much in awe of him.
I am interested in biographical stories. Seldom are good biopics like 'Maha Nati' being made.
In 'Dhil,' my character wants to become a cop, and those who want to become cops have a small waist. In 'Saamy,' where I play a cop, my waist is thicker. Because after you become a cop, that's how you look.
I'm an actor who believes in looking different in every film of mine.
The trouble is that in south cinema, after you become successful at the box office, market realities dictate your choice of films, and it becomes difficult to experiment.
I informed Malayalam filmmakers that I can do a film for free if the role excites me.
With each of my films, I want to look/be different from the real me and want my performance to be different from the last one.
Some of the actors who came to cinema much later than me have tried their hand at direction. But, I don't intend to wield megaphone anytime soon, since it is tough and requires a lot of your time.
I am a jovial person in real life.
You will see a different Susi Ganesan in 'Kanthaswamy.'
I started the trend of doing only one film at a time.
I have an obsession for quality.
Catching a culprit becomes really easy when there are video footages from the crime scene.
I don't see coming to Kerala as a commercial exercise; it's a human venture. Every film I make, I come here. I am the prodigal son.
Being a South Indian from Paramakudi, I know I wouldn't be considered for awards many times.
Sometimes, despite your best efforts, the end result does not match the expectations. '10 Enradhukulla' is still a movie very close to my heart.
I was riding pillion on my friend's motorbike, and we met with an accident which badly injured my right leg. I was bedridden for three years and used crutches for one year before I fully recovered.
In 'Anniyan,' the character I did had three different looks in the film, and I was able to carry it off.
Money is important, but it's not the only driving factor for me.
