“I don't want to act in a preachy movie just because that is more sensi...” — Tamannaah Quote

I don't want to act in a preachy movie just because that is more sensible. I don't watch that kind of cinema.

My personal dressing is inspired by my mood and mindset. I can jump from a girl-next-door to runway queen. I'm a T-shirt-and-jeans kind of a woman. But I also enjoy the red carpet look.

Treat your skin with natural homemade stuff that gives it respite from chemicals.

I am indeed fortunate to work with some reputed directors like Balaji Sakthivel, Sekhar Kammula, and KV Anand sir. Each one of them has a different style, and every day is a learning experience for me.

I have seen actresses avoiding food out of fear that beauty would be lost.

For seven years, I made films in the cinema verite tradition - photographing what was happening without manipulating it. Then I realised I wanted to make things happen for myself, through feature films.

Commercial cinema is necessary to get money, but to get respect, it's necessary to keep coming up with good content and giving a chance to the talent whose craft and skill is immaculate.

The cinema occupies an important place in the overall development of art and literature.

I've been pretty lucky to work with directors who were quite influenced by European cinema.

I remember seeing 'The Bling Ring' in cinemas and loved it - it was so cool. And 'Marie Antoinette' - I watched that when I was, like, nine or something. I thought it was the best thing ever.