Sai Pallavi

“I find happiness in the tiniest things.”

“I've turned down a few roles because I couldn't see myself in them.”

“I prefer to do roles that I can relate to.”

“The films you do are not just for the audience. As an actor, you are putting your heart and soul into them.”

“People perceive actresses in a different manner when they are portrayed glamorously. I don't want that to happen with me.”

“I have never used makeup in my life. I'm not fond of it at all. I love myself the way I am, and I try my best not to use it - the only things I use are sun screen and eyeliner.”

“I was sent off to study in Georgia to keep me from movies. When I outgrow this film career, I will become a practicing doctor. I want to specialize in cardiology.”

“I love dancing, and I dance for my own happiness.”

“When I work, I enjoy myself and feel happy.”

“I can't be an actress forever.”

“When I read the script of 'Karu,' there was a spark within, and I instantly connected with the story. I was emotionally attached to the story. After we finished shooting, I was so attached to the kid who played my daughter, I wanted to adopt her. That's how strong my emotional attachment was with the role and the story.”

“I'm not a trained actor. I surrender to my directors, and they make me act.”

“People in my family don't watch films that much.”

“I hardly use cuss words.”

“If your director knows what he wants on screen, it makes things easier.”

“I have been saying 'no' to many projects ever since people accepted Malar from the movie 'Premam.'”

“Rejecting offers has not been easy for me, especially when the movies involve some of my favourite actors and directors.”

“Somewhere it was written that October 18th is my birthday, and some people flew to Georgia to wish me! They came to my college, spoke to my professor, found out where I lived, and they were at my doorstep! I was shocked!”

“Success and failure is temporary. So don't let them get to you.”

“I was keen on dancing, and acting offers were coming in. I was ready to enter the industry, but my parents felt I had to get educated. I protested, but now, I see their logic.”