Quotes from Karthi

'Paruthiveeran' was a difficult film to work on. It was my first film but a very strong character.

When 'Yuganiki Okkadu,' the Telugu dubbed version of 'Aayirathil Oruvan,' released, I didn't like dubbing for my character. Someone much older had done it, and it didn't have the flavour.

When I was in the U.S., I was caught by the cops for speeding and charged a fine of 200 dollars. I didn't have so much money then - I was still a student - but I certainly didn't want to spend a night behind bars. I called a few of my friends frantically and they bailed me out of the situation.

I've not done the Jackie Chan kind of stunts.

I started off as an assistant director in Mani Ratnam's 'Ayudha Ezhuthu' and 'Yuva.'

I'm really blessed to be liked by the audiences.

I've always wanted to do a double role.

I have to do films for myself, films that make me learn. I also have to be an entertainer.

I always knew I wanted to be in films, but I did not know exactly what I wanted to do.

Unless they excite me, I don't sign a movie.