Quotes from Mohanlal

Films are not meant to be watched only by fans but by everyone. Fans are those who like what we do. When we do things that only they like, then we are becoming their fans.

I own a couple of restaurants in places like Dubai and Sharjah.

I have a fairly good collection of paintings, both classical and contemporary.

I have a shot a lot of movies in Dubai.

People want to see other's secrets and get a peek into their lives.

I don't get bored at all while acting.

'Oppam' is more of a director's movie, especially because I play a visually-challenged hero in it. The character doesn't have a perspective, and so cameras aren't placed like how they are usually done in other movies. The angles and the way the scenes are captured are different.

Nothing was planned in my career.

Destiny plays a very important role in my life.

I never argue with any director. When they say something will click, I believe them.

The entertainment industry is humungous, and people have so many choices right now - they can watch web series, movies, stand-up comedies, and plays.

I have seen 'A Wednesday,' and it is a wonderful film.

India has a law. The political parties or the religious heads have no right to control that law.

I have been lucky enough to portray many, many characters.

There was a time when not many people had access to Malayalam films. So those who did have access went on to copy the films, add a few bits, and present it like it was their own.

'Company' has become a cult film. When people see me at the airport, and when I travel, they call me 'Companywala.'

I don't prepare for my characters.

I have never, ever argued about money with any of my producers because that is the kind of relationship and understanding I have with them.

Acting is only my profession.

My first film was 'Thiranottam.' I cannot discount that film because I got initiated into films with it.

When I started acting, I did many films without even an idea of what the script was about. The film would start, and then we would discover what we were expected to do on the sets. Those days have changed.

I don't think I'm unduly extravagant.

Even when I was young, I never felt extreme feelings.

I have done films in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada. I don't find any difference.