Quotes from Vetrimaaran

One of my staff members told me that after the release of the film, whenever a custodial death is reported, people say - 'Another 'Visaranai.' This is the kind of change that I am looking for; it should hit you hard.

For me, every film is a learning process. After each, I take time to unlearn.

Visaaranai' reflects a stark reality from which you cannot shut yourself out: that is its success.

We all have to consciously make efforts to identify our roots and nurture them.

I can't write about someone who is unlike me in all senses-physically, emotionally and socially.

When we belong to a community and learn things that are no way related to our society, we live as unwanted entities in that society.

Despite strict instructions from my mother not to step out of the house, I cycled all the way to Vellore to watch 'Thevar Magan.' In fact, I grew up watching classic films such as 'Naayakan,' 'Thaalapathi' and 'En Bommukutty Ammavukku.'

I can't describe how I make a film. It's organic.

The joy I get while listening to my daughter, Poonthendrel, speak is incomparable. I've listened to several other kids speak but have never enjoyed it as much as I have enjoyed listening to my daughter.

Going international is my game. I've always wanted to do it, and after 'Aadukalam,' I got to meet Anurag Kashyap, the face of alternate Indian cinema to the world.

I wrote 'Aadukalam' keeping Dhanush in mind. As an actor, he delivers exactly what I need and sometimes more.

India is a conglomeration of different states with various languages, tradition, and culture for each.