Quotes from Dhanush

In the beginning, I was riddled with major complexes about my looks. Even now, here and there, these complexes crop up. But as the days progressed, I learnt to handle them much better.

I think it is not easy to impress a girl, especially with the looks that I have. It is quite tough.

There is no such thing as a Bollywood hero or Hollywood hero. All you see on the screen is the lead actor's interpretation of the role that has been conceived by the writer.

It all started with my father's directorial debut, 'En Raasavin Manasile,' which starred Raj Kiran sir as the lead.

Few years ago, it was completely different. Now you go to any country, city, or continent and just say 'Bollywood,' and they will know. So, it means everybody is watching everything.

I wanted to master the art of cooking. Maybe, when I slow down and do one or two films a year, I will learn how to cook and pursue it as my hobby.

I come from a very humble background. My father had to work really hard to become an assistant director. For a large part of his youth, he worked in a mill and took up odd jobs to make ends meet. We lived in a small room and could only afford a meal a day.

Trust me, it has been anything but easy to make it as an actor.

As a child, I used to see legends holding the 'black lady' and would think that I would get it someday.

I'm going to be quite choosy about singing. If I connect to a tune and like what I am offered to sing, I'll do it. I am an actor by profession, not a singer.

If there is no music, I will perish. While I have not learnt music, I can play the tune that comes into my head on the keyboard.

It's a huge burden to be known as Mr. Rajinikanth's son-in-law. Once I married his daughter Aishwarya in 2004, I lost my identity.

Ilaiyaraaja is my most favourite music director. His music was my lullaby, his music was my food, his music was my childhood, his music was my first love, his music was my failure, his music was my first kiss, my first love failure, my success... he is in my blood.

People find pleasure in hating someone. I think it's the beginning of kali. If someone has betrayed you, it's understandable that you hate them. But hating someone you don't even know... that's something I will never understand.

My energy is undoubtedly my two sons Yatra and Linga, and they are my all-time inspirations.

Unfortunately, I can only act; I do not have the looks, but I am very happy with what God has given me.

Many people find their calling very early in their lives. These are the kind of people we read about in school books and newspapers. Then there are some who don't have a clue of what they want to do in their lives; I am belong to the latter category.

When I joined films in 2002, there were all kinds of rash and unkind comments that were made about my looks in the reviews.

I don't know if I am a good, average, or bad writer, but I write fast. Everything I observe, my experiences and imagination come together while writing.

As an actor, I do not want to stick to a particular route.

I get emotionally attached with every film I do, and that stops me from being critical. I can't fight my emotions.

When 'stuff' hits the fan, it has a way of making you stronger.

I've always known that I'm very, very ordinary looking. But I'm not alien looking. I am an artist here to play characters.

I am far more confident now because of the love people have showered on me. Their acceptance is what keeps me going.