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 #SivaKarthikeyan #TamilCinema #THRIndia