Quotes from Nithya Menen

My part as an actor ends on the last working day. I think the success or failure only really matters to the producer or whoever it matters to. For me, when I finish the film, I'm done, and if I'm happy, that's that.

'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.

I'm really fond of P. C. Sreeram, and we got along quite well on the sets of 'Ishq.'

As long as I know what I'm playing, I shouldn't concern myself with others' footage.

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.

At one point, I wanted to be a wildlife photographer. I also love to travel, so maybe I'd do travel writing.

I don't think I am really awesome. I think I have basic qualification to be an actor.

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.

I'm often asked how I portray the roles I play so convincingly and express so much through my eyes. Quite frankly, I don't know how to explain that. I guess it's about who I'm as a person; I radiate it through my eyes.

I don't see gender when I look at the world.

For me, it is not about being a part of a hit or a flop. Films are about friends, learning, and experiences. Certain films give me happiness.

Had acting not taken off, I would've been glad to become a teacher.

Having a good actor as co-star is always a pleasure, as it gives you space to perform. It's nice to work with nice actors.

When they say 'action,' I am into it completely and forget everything around. When they say 'cut,' I am back to myself.

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.

We should be actors rather than trying to be a lead; it will create a healthier atmosphere.

I was honoured to work with Amol Gupte. He is a brilliant person.

I have met fantastic men in my life and horrible women. I have also met some amazing women and terrible men. I have seen women who are sexists.

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 felt very comfortable working with Jr. NTR. We immediately broke the ice almost the first day. I always found him very down to earth.

The Malayalam audience knows me as an art film actress, and I am fine with that because I know that such films come from the heart. It's difficult to do them, but the satisfaction you get is immense.

I've no apprehensions and inhibitions as an actor.

Initially, I was a bit hesitant to do the role in 'MTP,' as it was a very serious and aching subject.

After I finished my degree in Mass Communication in Manipal, I enrolled for a cinematography course in Pune Film Institute. That is when Nandini Reddy, the director of 'Ala Modalaindi,' convinced me to act.