'Vetri Selvan' is the first film where I play a conventional romantic role, which I found very challenging.

The conventional idea of beauty is so boring.

I want to be a part of stories.

I think jokes on colour or body shaming shouldn't be made. It's not funny to crack such jokes.

I am not very ambitious by nature, and movies happened to me by chance.

I don't think that independent or off-beat films are not commercial, nor do I want to categorise them. At the end of the day, what matters is how much you compromise to please the masses. But, I am not someone who loves compromising. If there's a lot to give up on things that matter to me, I start losing interest.

I find it very important to keep learning because, as an actor, you get exhausted. You need more emotion, more experience... you need something to base everything on.

I feel art has the power to bind us.

Gender discrimination is not the only form of discrimination one has to deal with.

I do social media largely for work because I want to be a part of different activities. In India, that's how you make money, so I do it as my job.

I don't mind doing genre roles as long as they offer me something substantial.

If you go to Canada or Los Angeles, you will get to see many South Asians there, but on screens, they are so less in number. It is abnormal not to have much South Asians on screens.

The thing is, if one person recognises you and takes a picture, then four other people who don't even know you want to do the same.

I have never celebrated Valentine's Day in my life.

I like the sartorial taste of Kangana Ranaut and the effortless style of Ranveer Singh.

I am a very hyper person and always get pre-occupied with something.

A lot goes in my mind while choosing a role. Choosing unconventional roles is not a conscious decision. I choose the most exciting and challenging role from the options I have.

Mentioning the word 'menstruation' has always been a taboo in India. People always shy away from talking about menstruation hygiene, and the awareness about the topic is very dismal.

When in doubt, always wear black.

Industry is not only driven by talent; it depends upon so many factors. If you need to be successful in this field, one should know how to convert everything into a plus point. If you have a dusky face, make that your plus point.

I am on social media to connect with my fans, but when I'm out on the streets, I don't even wear make-up. I'm in my chappals, on my own, and I like that.

My memories mean a lot to me, and I hold them close to my heart.

You get negative comments even if you are not talking. So you can't be scared of negative comments from people.

Even if you are born with a silver spoon, you have to work hard. I mean, you could be offered films on a platter, but if you don't get up in the morning and learn your lines, it is not going to work.