Quotes from Priyadarshan

No big Hindi film star wants to work with me. They are busy with their own dreams.

Tamil films have to be faster than a Malayalam film but not as fast as a Hindi film.

Most of Hindi films I made are remakes of my own films.

India is the country which makes the maximum number of movies. Cinema is one of our religions.

Ideally, I like to make my films within 30-40 days, because if it takes longer than that, everyone involved loses interest.

When I look at all my old films, I feel as if they're badly done, because I have improved.

Many times when you request an actor to do a film, they show respect to you, offer you coffee and nicely they will avoid you because maybe they don't trust you.

I felt shaky, then 'Hungama' worked, and I signed films left, right and centre to kill my insecurity.

A shot of Shyam Benegal inspires me a lot. I wonder why a film of David Dhawan cannot have a shot like that.

When I went to Bollywood and used to give actors instructions, many of them would tell me that I am acting out exactly like Mohanlal. I learnt from one of the best actors in the country and I am proud of that.

Personally, I don't claim to be a great director. My films are made for children, not intellectuals.

It is jealousy that leads people to tarnish you.

The trend the world over is comedy. People have enough tragedies in their lives.

When people tell me that my films make them smile, I feel like I'm doing a social service by making these light-hearted comedy movies.

When the actors look your character, half the problems are solved.

I have made films on humor of poverty because I have lived in a lower middle class family.

What attracts me to Hindi films is the monetary benefits connected with it.

It is a lot more difficult to make a typical Bollywood film than a realistic film.

Every actor has his or her own style, so it is the duty of the director to mould it the way they want.

I always say I have so many known devils and I prefer them over unknown angels.

I am not involved with 'Hera Pheri 3.' I have told the makers that I am not interested.

Bollywood movies ignore screenplay, if you notice whichever movie is a hit has an interesting screenplay.

I was a mad obsessive cricket player as a student. Then during one local match I nearly lost my eye.

In Kerala, we prefer slower films unlike the Hindi audiences. Here they want fast films with action in every frame. Also, we don't have too many songs.