Quotes from Kovai Sarala

The audience always looks for a change. After a spate of action, and romance, now they want to laugh.

Even when low-brow comedy ruled, I ensured my lines were not vulgar.

As long as I am on the sets I am like a goddess, goody-goody and nice. If there is something that upsets me or irritates me, I don't show it there. I wait till I get home and direct it on my family.

I love cooking. I prepare kolambu, maintain the house... just like anyone else.

After a hard day's work on the sets, I can't imagine allotting time to pander to the whims of a husband.

In Telugu, there can be ten comedians in one film and everyone gets along, without feeling intimidated or marginalised.

Earlier I used to be scared of ghosts. Now, after having done so many paei films, I start thinking to myself 'Naaney Pei.'

Playing heroine was never an aspiration. If I had been particular about it, I would have faded out of the scene long ago.

I'm married to films, my life revolves around movies and I want to work here till I die.

There have been quite a few films where we comediennes have come together, and all of them have been hits.

Women in Tamil Nadu are repressed. This must change.

I believe in healthy competition not jealousy.

Many suggested I should move to Hyderabad. But I prefer remaining in Chennai and travelling to and fro.

My kitty is full of films and I have been shuttling between Chennai and Hyderabad.

While in 'Komban' I played the mother of Karthi, a relatively quiet character, the mother role in 'Kanchana 2' was a stark contrast.

I've always worked at a steady pace, listening to my heart.

Like any other, this is an industry where complexes, ego and politics abound.