Kanguva star Suriya vows to avoid misogynistic roles: 'I won’t make my family uncomfortable'
Tamil superstar Suriya recently opened up about his evolving approach to selecting roles, revealing that he’s committed to playing characters aligned with his personal values—even if it means losing out on projects.
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Tamil superstar Suriya has revealed that he’s grown as an actor to the point where he won’t accept roles that clash with his personal beliefs, even if it means turning down a project. Reflecting on his career, he acknowledged that while he may have played characters or delivered lines in the past that disrespected women's agency, he’s committed to not doing so anymore.
"Every five years, your thought process and opinions evolve. I might have done something in the past, but I don’t want to put down women on screen," Suriya told IMDb.
The actor emphasized that his commitment to his family as a responsible father, husband, and son takes precedence over his profession. "My family will be watching the film. Certain directors or actors might not agree, but that becomes a priority for me, and then comes acting. I don’t want to do something that will make my family uncomfortable," he added.
Suriya also shared his approach to choosing characters, explaining that he seeks roles that challenge him to grow. He’s particularly drawn to characters with traits he doesn’t possess, as they help him develop new qualities and push him to improve.
"I’d always like to play a character that is not me. I’ve taken on such challenges in films like Pithamagan, Ghajini, Singam, and Rolex. Kanguva is a leader—a role model and an inspiration. It doesn’t come naturally. Icons like Kamal sir, Rajini sir, and Amitabh sir have set the standards in this industry. People want to become actors because of them," he said.
Suriya added that embodying Kanguva, a warrior set 700 years in the past, helped him develop leadership qualities. "Kanguva is not just a warrior; he’s a complete package," he noted.
The actor praised director Siva for his respectful, calm demeanour on set. "In the 107 days we worked together, I never saw him frown or raise his voice. He showed me that a movie could be made with a smile. Even when things didn’t go as planned, he kept his cool."
Kanguav is due in cinemas on November 14.
Updated: November 12, 2024 02:16 PM IST
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