New Delhi: Tamil superstar Suriya believes that films should give hope and inspiration, beyond entertainment. He is not against the concept of larger-than-life films, but he primarily looks for stories that inspire.
Although he has featured only in one Hindi film, "Rakht Charitra 2", by Ram Gopal Varma, as an audience he does watch a lot of Bollywood films, and the ones inspired by true stories have certainly left him impressed.
"You always have a special place for films like 'Neerja', 'Padman', 'Bhaag Milkha Bhaag' and 'Manjhi'. These films somewhere take a special place in your heart. They not only tell stories but also give hope and inspiration. They show how strong our people are," Suriya told IANS.
It's not like he is against the concept of larger-than-life films.
"I have done movies like 'Singam' and 'Ghajini', and I loved them. But for my movies, apart from entertainment, should have an impact. There should be some learning, something that you want to keep, something that will make you ponder. I think those takeaways are also important in movies apart from entertainment. Something that will make you think or change your beliefs...movies can do that. They help to make life decisions. I like those experiences," he said.
"Sometimes we get feedback from people that families that had not spoken to each other for 10 years, got united after watching a film, so movies should not be just about music, dance and comedy. When you are able to leave an impact on someone's life, those films are always timeless," he added.