82 Quotes by Dhanush

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.

I made shorts films, learning the dos and don'ts. Most importantly, I've been editing all these short films. Nothing can teach you filmmaking like editing can.

Every man plays many roles. So far, I have played father the best.

Apart from 'VIP' being a blockbuster movie, the various characters such as mine, the Luna bike I use in the movie, the lovable amma and appa, a pet dog named Harry Potter, the innocent brother, etc., had a huge reach among the audiences.

While I do not believe in idol worship, I believe in energy.

I had to fight; I had to fall, and I had to get hurt to be where I am.

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

My mother's prayers protect me. Negativity, nothing reaches me.

I haven't experienced college life. It's the phase that my character in 'Raanjhana' is set in. But it isn't that bad, either. I have nearly 30 films behind me and a National Award to boot.