Nithya Menen

“I fell in love at 18 when I was in college, and that's probably why I know what it's like to be in love, and I can express it in a better way.”

“When they say 'action,' I am into it completely and forget everything around. When they say 'cut,' I am back to myself.”

“If something has not been part of your dreams or ambitions, then you are not awestruck by it.”

“I will not accept a role just because a big hero stars in it. I am not here to merely dance, run around trees, and be a glam doll.”

“I must tell you that Telugu film industry is one of the most comfortable places I found a woman can be. They do make a lot of mass films, but from my experience as an actor, I can tell you that people are very nice and welcoming. In fact, it's slightly more difficult in other places.”

“Acting was never planned.”

“After I finished my degree in Mass Communication in Manipal, I enrolled for a cinematography course in Pune Film Institute. That is when Nandini Reddy, the director of 'Ala Modalaindi,' convinced me to act.”

“I'll never forget the dance number that I shot with Anushka. The choreography involved a lot of intricate dance moves. I'm at least 7 inches shorter than Anushka, so I had to wear the highest heels I've ever worn in my life; throughout the song, I even injured my knee a couple of times.”

“I'm really fond of P. C. Sreeram, and we got along quite well on the sets of 'Ishq.'”

“I am not bothered about if my role in a film is small or big. Because if the character I am offered is sensible, I would do it even if it is small.”

“I was eight years old when I was offered a film. And before I knew it, I was acting in Kannada, Malayalam, Tamil, and Telugu movies.”

“Being an actress does not mean that each thing that happens in my life has to be news or meant to be shared with others. Acting is a profession, and once I leave the sets, I want to be left alone.”

“Working with a good artiste is always a pleasure. If you get a reaction from your co-star, then you get the space to perform well.”

“Soundarya was always respected, and she is looked at in a certain way that I always would like to be looked upon as an actress.”

“All these years, I have handpicked my films. It was passion and love for the art that made me do films.”

“I don't like this concept of second role, small role. It is a story, at the end of the day. If I am suitable for a character, I am glad to reflect that through my choice of films.”

“I try to choose characters that are very different; I think I have succeeded in that. A big role or a small one does not bother me at all. What matters is that I should have a rapport with the director.”

“I draw inspiration from everything I've seen and been through. My life has been my biggest teacher.”

“As an actress, I should be able to do all types of roles.”

“Having a good actor as co-star is always a pleasure, as it gives you space to perform. It's nice to work with nice actors.”