Raghava Lawrence

“The songs from 'Sri Raghavendrar' got me spiritually inclined.”

“Self-respect is the more important attribute than money and hence I am walking out of my debut Bollywood directorial venture 'Laxmmi Bomb.'”

“After 'Kanchana' released in Tamil, the movie received huge appreciation from transgenders . They directly came to my home and blessed me.”

“I used to often see Rajini sir at shooting spots when I worked as a car cleaner for Super Subbarayan master.”

“In the olden days films used to become huge hits because of family audiences. But nowadays certain films cater to youth audience and once that is exploited then the film stops. and some films are for a mature audience. My aim is to satisfy all the sections of the audiences.”

“Usually I am not overexcited about hits or down in the dumps for flops. I maintain a degree of equilibrium.”

“Politics is like a running race and a true champion will run the race with the competitors and emerge victoriously.”

“My idea is to provide maximum entertainment to audiences who want to experience the horror factor, laced with comedy that provides the relief.”

“As a director, everyone has their dream and they want to approach their film a certain way.”

“Since I keep doing several things at a time - acting, producing, directing, etc., I'm short-tempered. But my anger will not last too long and I smile after some time.”

“Our's is a big family - My wife, mother, brother and three sisters and I all live together.”

“I'm not fascinated about any particular genre, instead I'm more concerned about what public wants.”

“I am keen on visiting the flood-hit areas in Kerala.”

“I wanted to do 'Kanchana' in Hindi but many heroes I approached were hesitant to act with the saree and also demanded that the climax song be removed completely. I wrote the script with such passion that I could not agree for any compromise.”

“For the first time I tried to involve an important social message about transgenders in the horror comedy genre.”

“I believe that charity begins at home. Others will donate to my trust only if I do it first.”

“I run a trust through which we fund the education of underprivileged kids and better their life.”

“Many try to search for peace and God outside. They constantly search for it, and get depressed. Why search the outside world when there is God with us?”

“I had a tumor when I was young, and did not have any hope that I would live for long. Only because of my mother's love, I am alive now. So, why shouldn't I build a temple for her?”

“I am a huge fan of Superstar Rajinikanth. It is he who introduced me to this film industry. And I first saw my Raghavendra Swamy in him.”