Quotes from Priyamani

I am not into the number games but wish to do meaningful roles.

I want to direct a romantic comedy and want Sudeep to star in it.

There is so much bloodshed and action packed into our films these days. Pretty women provide the much-needed respite to the masses from the melee of non-stop action.

My pay packet is reasonable. But I prefer doing films where I have a meaty role. The set-up of the film and the filmmaker also matter to me. For me those are vital issues that help me decide on a film. You never sign a film only for money.

I do not want to associate myself with sexual content on the webspace.

Glamour has been an integral part of showbiz from a longtime and the whole debate about exposing and vulgarity is blown out of proportions.

I don't want to go to Bollywood just to prove I've worked there.

I will only do a Bollywood film if I am offered the main lead role.

In South India, the audience is more traditional than the Bollywood cine-goers.

You have to be careful with Vikram around otherwise he would eat you alive with his acting!

I love dogs and cats.

I often chill out with my brother and parents in Bangalore.

I knew 'Rakta Charitra' would be a story between two men, Suriya and Vivek Oberoi. I had no problem when Ram Gopal Varma told me that I had only a small role as Suriya's wife who is supportive of his decisions.

I have always maintained that my concentration is only on my career and on nothing else.

There's nothing wrong in sporting a bikini. If the director wants to shoot you in a pool, you cannot be wearing denims or a saree - you need to be dressed accordingly to the situation.

One doesn't necessarily have to be grey-haired to portray a mother.

My life and career can be divided into pre- and post- 'Paruthiveeran.'

I have faith in my credentials and hope 'Malaikottai' would rock my fans.

My mother is my favorite cook and she does all cuisines really well. I eat the delicacies made by her whenever I find time.

Female actors' contribution to films are at par with male actors. So just because they signed the film, they can't be taken for granted.

I started down South, that's where my heart is. But I'm open to exploring Bollywood.

I did some glamorous roles and even wore a bikini in the Telugu film 'Drona,' but the audience was aghast. Some said, 'Please don't ever wear a bikini again!'

I am delighted to have won a place in both Tamil and Telugu film industry.

Since my childhood, I have been watching Telugu films. It was always my dream to make it big here.