A biography for Gautham Menonhasn’t been written yet.
“The initial response to 'Yennai Arindhaal' was that it didn't have all the quintessential commercial elements, though I consider it as my most commercial venture.”
“When I was approached to remake 'Vinnaithandi Varuvaaya,' I felt that it was a good way to reach out to a wider audience, every director wants that.”
“If my tale has to revolve around a protagonist and there is action around him, I can only imagine him to be someone from the police or the Army.”
“It's just that I can write something nice is what motivates me.”
“Yes, I am nervous before a film's release and withdraw into a shell.”
“With Nani, what struck me was his confidence. It has been a revelation. Nani, the most confident actor and it is a pleasure to work with him. Will do a film with him anytime given a chance.”
“The lead character in 'Yennai Arindhaal' is like an extension of the protagonists of 'Kaakha Kaakha' and 'Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu.'”
“If I could talk in only one language for the rest of my life, it'd be Tamil.”
“I try to be a friend to my boys just the way my dad was with me. Subconsciously that reflects in my writing.”
“Nayakan,' 'Sathya' and 'Thevar Magan' are my biggest influences.”
“If I am going to be afraid of the criticisms that my films get, I am never going to make films.”
“Even though I love Hindi films, I don't remember any backdrop visuals that are really striking.”
“In everybody's life, there is love, there is sorrow, there is melancholy. And there might be danger as well.”
“I'm okay with suggestions but I want to do what I believe in, because I'm inspired by an idea.”
“I put my heart into 'Vaaranam Ayiram.' I lost my father when I began the film, and the tragedy turned my entire script around.”
“Nadunisi Naaigal' is new age Tamil cinema. I have tried to break the rules of regular cinema with this film.”
“I think I have made too many cop films.”
“Minnale' was so earthy.”
“I don't like to shoot on sets at all. As much as possible, I try to shoot on location.”
“I've portrayed cops as heroes for far too long, I think.”