Quotes from Raghava Lawrence

I am keen on visiting the flood-hit areas in Kerala.

'Kanchana' was a big hit. 'Ganga' was an even bigger hit.

As a director, everyone has their dream and they want to approach their film a certain way.

I believe that charity begins at home. Others will donate to my trust only if I do it first.

I am a huge fan of Superstar Rajinikanth. It is he who introduced me to this film industry. And I first saw my Raghavendra Swamy in him.

Politics is like a running race and a true champion will run the race with the competitors and emerge victoriously.

I have decided to contribute Rs 1 crore to Kerala. I am feeling very disheartened to see people suffering there.

My mom is spiritual, and she always starves herself in the name of fasting. I don't like it. I always fight with her for not taking care of her health, and say that God has nothing to do with starving. But she knows how much I love her.

Still, I started as a group dancer and became known to the public as a dancer. So, dancing will always remain close to my heart.

Since I keep doing several things at a time - acting, producing, directing, etc., I'm short-tempered. But my anger will not last too long and I smile after some time.

It's been a long-time dream to build a temple for my mother when she is alive.

The only reason we go to temples is in the belief that God will solve all our sorrows in life.

I have chosen my own title for my name and it will be that of my mother. I will henceforth be called Kanmani Raghava Lawrence in my forthcoming movies! Nothing can bring me more happiness than my mother's name. No title can be equal to this!

In this age of smartphones, all one needs to do is make a good film. The audience will take care of the rest.

By God's grace, I'm well off and I feel the need to give to those who aren't.

'Kanchana 2' will be more funny and thrilling than its prequel.

I wanted to do 'Kanchana' in Hindi but many heroes I approached were hesitant to act with the saree and also demanded that the climax song be removed completely. I wrote the script with such passion that I could not agree for any compromise.

Usually I am not overexcited about hits or down in the dumps for flops. I maintain a degree of equilibrium.

After 'Kanchana' released in Tamil, the movie received huge appreciation from transgenders . They directly came to my home and blessed me.

My idea is to provide maximum entertainment to audiences who want to experience the horror factor, laced with comedy that provides the relief.

I watched the original and I loved the subject and have given my nod to act in 'Shivalinga' remake.

Through Tamil movie 'Kanchana' I wanted to convey the pain and struggles of transgenders and the movie received lot of appreciation from transgender's community and the public.

By God's grace, it was turning out to be a cracker of a film, so we named it 'Laxmmi Bomb.' Like a dhamaka of Laxmmi Bomb cannot be missed, the transgender lead character is powerful and radiant. Hence the name fits perfectly.

If there's one movie of Rajini sir that I've seen multiple times, it has to be 'Annamalai.' The song, 'Vetri Nichayam,' from the film, has been a big inspiration for me.