Vikram

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.

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.

You will see a different Susi Ganesan in 'Kanthaswamy.'

I'm an actor who believes in looking different in every film of mine.

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.

Being a South Indian from Paramakudi, I know I wouldn't be considered for awards many times.

I am interested in biographical stories. Seldom are good biopics like 'Maha Nati' being made.

I am a jovial person in real life.

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.

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.

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.