I do films that amuse me and I can enjoy watching.

After the release of 'Ashta Chemm,' several producers and directors came with similar roles in their films. But I doesn't want to do stereo type roles and do something different for each film, and refused them.

It's a happy thing if a film does good business.

'KAY' is the kind of film you can watch with your family and enjoy for 2.5 hours.

Take me to any other film industry, and they will be wondering why Telugu audiences love me so much.

I miss a lot of things; that's the price one pays for stardom. I miss standing in queues, buying tickets, and watching films first day first show. It isn't the same going to preview theatres or multiplexes and trying to stay incognito.

There are two categories of actresses: performance-oriented ones and glamourous ones.

Even in the wildest of my dreams, I didn't expect this love and affection as an actor.

I believe the audience likes to see well-defined characters on screen than just larger-than-life heroes.

I respect Srikanth garu, I worked as an assistant director for his film 'Radha Gopalam.'

When I truly like a film or my part, it shows on screen.

I'm glad that so many directors are keen to work with me.

Usually, I don't revisit a scene once shot. However, in 'Gentleman,' every morning on the sets, I had to revisit the last four scenes and then shoot for the next set of scenes.

My journey with Krishna Vamsi had started with revenge and ended with love. When I went to Krishna Vamsi's office to work as an assistant director, I was sent out. Then I had thought they might one day need me.

I used to play cricket every day till Class X but lost touch with it ever since.

Gossips are fine if they are within limits. But they shouldn't be obnoxious.

'Bigg Boss' is the biggest show in the world, and I'm sure anyone would want to host it, but not me.

When films fail, we definitely feel bad because, as a team, we put in so much effort.

Whenever I bump into Rajamouli sir, I jokingly ask him about 'Eega 2.' As a fan of 'Eega,' I want the sequel.

Nobody has tried anything like this in Telugu cinema. 'Eega' is a landmark film.

Keerthy Suresh knows how to improvise and reworks her expression on the spot.

When I entered the industry, I wanted to work with good directors like Mani Ratnam and Gautam Menon; that's why I did Tamil films. I realised later that I was not adding anything to the Tamil scripts and that it was a waste of time for me.

The title 'Vaisakham' sounds so good because it's a pure Telugu title. When I watched the trailer, it became clear to me that it's a pucca commercial movie.

I feel bad to keep someone hanging. So if I'm not inclined to do a film, I am forthright about my decision.

When people are successful, they usually become lazy.

I got a lot of exposure because of 'Eega,' as the film was released in Tamil, Hindi, and Malayalam.

'Jolly LLB' is one of my favorite movies. Courtroom films are rare to come by in Telugu.

People say I pick good films. Rather, good filmmakers choose me. The directors come to me, and I thank them for their trust in me.

If you do something mechanically for years to come, you tend to think that is life, but put yourself in a totally bizarre location, and you tend to discover so many aspects of yourself and life in general.

I love Krishna Vamsi very much as a director, and after working with him, I also started to like him personally.

I was a huge Kamal Haasan fan, but not really a die-hard wackadoo.

I personally like melodies. And Mani Sharma garu is the Melody Brahma.

With one film after another becoming a hit, nervousness only grows.

I am not in a position to play in action films bashing hundreds of goons with one hand. I feel I am not really fit for high-voltage action films.

Acting is my world. Acting is my life.

I still belong to a middle class family; middle class is a mindset than your financial status.

I don't consider myself an image-driven actor. I believe audiences come to watch my films because they are entertaining and not because of my image.

Since I still think of myself as a middle class guy, people get to see that side of me in films like 'Middle Class Abbayi.'

I usually surface on social media only when there's a film.

I always think of myself as an audience first. If I like something, my assumption is that others, too, will like it.

Sometimes, you have to take a stand; you cannot make everyone happy.

Trash my acting and my films. But don't gossip about my personal life.

I usually don't let any kind of pressure bother me.

Usually, I get the jitters before a release, and my whole system crashes. I can barely eat or sleep.

If you don't like a film or do a film out of obligation in a comfortable zone, it would be very painful, but when you do something with passion, interest, and belief in it, it excites you.

I'd dream of assisting Gautham Menon after watching 'Kaakha Kaakha.'

I never saw myself as an actor. I neither had the looks nor the backing required to be an actor.

When it comes to 'Ala Modalaindi,' I was impressed with the storyline narrated by Nandini, the director of the film.

If someone comes with an interesting script where the negative role suits me, I will definitely take it up.

In the real world, most criminals and powerful persons look lean and use only their mind. Only in films we see villains with a six-pack.