Sivakarthikeyan on Amaran, Family, Films & Finding His Path | InFocus | THR India

In this heartfelt conversation, Sivakarthikeyan opens up about his remarkable journey from television to becoming one of Tamil cinema's biggest stars. The actor discusses his recent blockbuster 'Amaran', sharing insights into playing Major Mukund and the preparation that went into the role. He candidly addresses the challenges he faced as an outsider in the industry, revealing how he nearly quit cinema before his wife convinced him to continue.

He talks about his evolution as an actor, from his comedy roots to tackling complex roles, and his unique approach to choosing scripts. The conversation explores his production ventures supporting new voices, including the critically acclaimed 'Kottukkaali'. He shares his thoughts on balancing commercial success with artistic growth, his experiences with social media, and how fatherhood has influenced his performances. The interview offers a rare glimpse into the mind of an artist who has maintained his humility despite phenomenal success.

Location Courtesy: The Leela Palace, Chennai

00:00 Introduction
01:04 Welcoming Sivakarthikeyan
01:29 A big year: 'Amaran,' producing 'Kottukkaali' and Vijay’s symbolic gesture
04:33 On not feeling insecure about success
09:03 Transition from TV to film
15:07 Prepping for 'Amaran'
19:43 The first few takes or the 10th take - what is Siva's choice?
22:05 Personal rules on-screen
25:35 Enabling new voices through production
28:00 Producing 'Kottukkaali'
32:30 Relation between humility and success
35:25 On taking responsibility for a film not working
38:47 Contemplating leaving the industry and wife's support
45:23 Upcoming films
48:35 Meeting Aamir Khan
49:43 Defining being an entertainer
51:55 Fatherhood’s impact
55:00 Closing remarks

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