The rule I have when choosing films is the excitement factor, I need to feel excited about the story and whatever message the film has - only then do I sign on the dotted line.

I have had unsuccessful films, but I learned a lot from those films. I give my failures as much importance as my success.

Mammootty sir is an idol for me.. His uniqueness in developing characters is quite amazing

The true marker of success is when the creative minds behind a film can sit down and feel that they have succeeded in the mission they set out to accomplish - and that is to make good cinema. If we feel that we have achieved that as a team, then we have all been successful.

I am happy that I have entertained people and made them happy.

Our society covers these problems with a veil. All I want is an open discussion

I would love to work with Salman. We have a great tuning so if we work together, it will be great fun. But till the time we don't get a good script, a script that excites both of us, we can't work together.