She has retorted in crisp fashion to Cheran's statements on her. "Some people think that anyone can say anything about Priya Mani and there's no one to ask about it. Director Cheran did not speak to me, but someone from his office did.
There are already 3 films that I've agreed to. I did not know how to adjust my dates and asked for 2 days time. After 2 days, the same guy spoke to me. I apologized and said I cannot give any dates. What's wrong in that?
Does that give Cheran the right to say Priya Mani does not deserve a national award? Maybe in his eyes, I do not deserve it. Maybe he thinks only the actress acting with him deserves such an award. When someone is being praised, there are some who do not like the progress of that person. They use words in jealousy. One has to hear through one ear and let it out the other.
I'm right now acting in Telugu film 'Drona.' My Malayalam film 'Thirakatha' is nearing completion. I have to give my call sheet to complete the rest of the film. I have also agreed to work in a Mani Ratnam film. He will summon any time and I've to be available to report for shooting. That's why I am not signing on other films."
