Quotes from Catherine Tresa

I thoroughly enjoyed working with him. He's truly a fantastic actor and is extremely dedicated. I feel I have grown better as an artist working with Karthi.

If you want to be an actor, you have to be serious about it. You can't be goofing around.

When I was in school, Diwali was always a holiday. So we would go and meet friends.

Challenges are fun. It's no fun being repetitive.

I don't like to stagnate. I'd get bored doing similar films.

I look at my role and how important it is for the film. For instance, my role in 'Sarrainodu' was very much appreciated.

The thing I liked most about Puri Sir is that he was so relaxed on the sets. So everyone else was also relaxed. Since there was no stress, one worked better.

Every film is special, irrespective of the result.

Kadamban' is not a documentary, although it's set in a tribal backdrop. There's dancing and a whole lot of entertainment.

I'm not particular about being kissed under mistletoe. That being said, I'm not averse to trying it either!

It truly is the most amazing Indian festival. I love Diwali because of what it symbolises - it's a festival of light and how it takes over darkness and brings positivity into our lives. That's the essence of Diwali and it's beautiful.

I am fond of turkey with all the stuffing, which is my favourite!

When you dance with Arjun, the bar is set so high that you need to really push yourself to match up to him. Nevertheless, it's always fun to dance with him.

It is important to learn a new thing. You shouldn't be boring... nobody wants you to see you that way.

I don't believe in the concept of a niche or a space. I'm doing good films and I just want to keep getting better.

I am conscious that each film I do is in stark contrast to the earlier one.

I did not make any specific statement in 'Madras' and did what the character demanded. 'Kanithan' was an entirely new concept that needed the glamour quotient.

Every actor and director goes through ups and downs and I feel it's not to right to judge them.

Of course, as a model and actor, one has to look good and maintain oneself.

The response to 'Kadamban' was strictly average; all of us know about it. The result didn't match our efforts and it was a let-down. We slogged hard and gave it our all, but failure is part of the game.

In the film 'Paisa' my character can't be called glamorous. It's more performance oriented.

I want to be a versatile actor and do different kinds of roles.

I don't subscribe to the idea of a first and second heroine. I go by if a role is strong.

When I started out in films, I didn't know any of the languages I worked in.