The audience simply don't find a heroine picking a fight with 10 guys as convincing as a hero. So the industry always sticks to psychological thrillers and ghost movies for heroine-oriented projects and this can sustain only for a short time.

Priyamani

I wish I don't tan. I dread the thought of shooting on the beach.

Priyamani

Variety of characters and themes bring out the best in me.

Priyamani

I would actually say to all the parents to tell their children to start respecting people. And, automatically when you start respecting people, it will give rise to give and take. Respect starts in your own house.

Priyamani

I wanted people to know I could play a glamorous role too.

Priyamani

There is so much bloodshed and action packed into our films these days. Pretty women provide the much-needed respite to the masses from the melee of non-stop action.

Priyamani

I don't think I can marry a person who I don't know; I can't imagine spending the rest of my life with him. I rather get to know the person first and then decide, instead of saying yes first and regretting it later.

Priyamani

Acting is my career. I am pursuing it with passion.

Priyamani

Since my childhood, I have been watching Telugu films. It was always my dream to make it big here.

Priyamani

Since I grew up in Palakkad, I am comfortable speaking both Tamil and Malayalam.

Priyamani

Glamour has been an integral part of showbiz from a longtime and the whole debate about exposing and vulgarity is blown out of proportions.

Priyamani

I've worked with the likes of Ram Gopal Varma in 'Rakhta Charitra' and Mani Ratman in 'Raavan' - both these films released in Hindi as well. You need to have something substantial to make a mark in Bollywood and these movies gave me strong characters.

Priyamani

Nowadays, television has taken over big time and I'm really enjoying my stints there.

Priyamani

When I'm in Hyderabad I love going to the multiplexes to watch movies or party with friends, but that's after I've grown to love this city. When I first came here I thought 'Aiyyo why in the world did I land here!'

Priyamani

I often chill out with my brother and parents in Bangalore.

Priyamani

If a female actor is not comfortable with how a scene is shot and says no, it means no. They should not go ahead with the scene.

Priyamani

It would be interesting to explore an opportunity if Hindi filmmakers think I can fit into any character in a film.

Priyamani

I am keen to do quality films; it is not quantity that I am looking at.

Priyamani

Soon after 'Paruthiveeran' I was flooded with scripts that were almost the same as the award-winning film. I had offers from Malyalam, Telugu and Kannada filmmakers. But I had to be firm and in fact I realized that now I had to be more careful with my choice of films because I have raised the audience expectations.

Priyamani

I knew 'Rakta Charitra' would be a story between two men, Suriya and Vivek Oberoi. I had no problem when Ram Gopal Varma told me that I had only a small role as Suriya's wife who is supportive of his decisions.

Priyamani

Films with fresh themes and able directors are a pleasure to associate yourself with.

Priyamani