For an actor to grow, she needs to play roles that put her out of her comfort zone.

I don't have any acting or theatre background.

I love wearing heels but don't wear it too often because I am comfortable about my height. And for me, comfort comes first.

I completely understand how temporary fame is, and I keep my sanity at all times.

Apart from work, I really have no time for myself. I am literally living out of a suitcase. But I love my life!

I have no complaints except for the fact that I get very little time with my family. However, the happiness they feel every time they see me doing well compensates for everything.

I am really excited to act with a powerhouse of talent like Vijay Deverakonda.

I am conscious of making choices that balance the performance and commercial aspects. It's easy to get stereotyped in this industry.

I understand that, being born with a certain face, people want to see me in certain roles. But one needs to break that image by doing different kinds of films.

Coming from the Malayalam sets, when I went to Telugu, people told me that I wasn't acting and that it felt dead. It was very subtle in Malayalam, while it is slightly dramatic in Telugu. It is quite fascinating to understand what each industry expects of you and work according to that.

I had been living out of a suitcase in hotels, and that was getting to me, so I bought a new house in Hyderabad. I wanted the comfort and warmth of my own home when I return from hectic shootings.

I did not choose acting as a career.

I don't like being put into a category.

As much as I like being part of commercial films that give me visibility with a wide audience, and love being the glamourous girl, at the end of the day, I am an actor, and nothing can be more satisfying than being appreciated for my craft.

It's always exciting to be part of films where you matter and add value.

After completing my honours in English, I remember getting a photograph clicked at a promotional booth put up by Vaseline in a mall. I was just having some fun with my friends, but never in my wildest dreams did I imagine that I will be on the cover of 'Femina.'

My debut film, 'Madras Cafe,' is a political thriller in which John Abraham plays an army officer. My character's name is Ruby Singh, and I play John's wife, with all the strappings of an army man's wife.

After being signed for 'Madras Cafe,' I joined Jogi Singh's acting classes, where I learned the basic nuances.

Whenever I get a chance, I try spending as much time as possible with my family.

What more can an actor ask for than being surrounded by scripts to choose from?

I eat properly and work out a lot.

When a person is juggling a lot of emotions in a single day, it can take a toll.

Ravi Teja means extraordinary energy.

I am a family person. I thank my parents for their upbringing.

I always respect Dil Raju garu.

I am a family person and also very emotional by nature.

As for body-shaming, there will always be people who will love chubby people and those who will dislike them.

I was really looking forward to the release of 'Villain.' I put in a lot of hard work, and I am glad people are noticing basic things - like how I synced perfectly with the Malayalam dialogues or that I came across as a Malayalam girl - makes me feel wonderful.

After completing my studies, I got into advertising.

I learnt to keep my acting subtle.

Whatever the language, I will make the best of the opportunities coming my way.

I'm happy doing good projects.

I'd say an ideal wardrobe should have a mix of high-fashion gowns, clothes that spell 'boho chic,' and at least a few things that are playful.

I don't really get star struck.

The coffee in Araku is the best I have had so far.

I struggled a bit with Malayalam, but it was easier speaking Tamil; it is closer to Telugu.

No matter what strategies you make, if you don't get the right script, everything is going to go down.

I honestly believe that you can change your destiny by working hard.

I have sung some songs in Telugu and Malayalam. And I want to sing in Tamil, too.

'Jai Lava Kusa' will see a very new me. From my styling to the way I look, everything is very fresh.

I hope and wish that it's a Telugu boy for me. I have fallen completely in love with Telugu weddings and the rituals.

The role I was waiting for came in the form of Varsha in 'Tholi Prema.'

My journey of working in Telugu filmdom has helped me grow as an actor and person.

I had been comfortable with the simple 'girl next door' look for a long time. But then, I really wanted to get out of that zone and experiment with my style.

I would love to work with everyone, but I am not desperate. Things will happen eventually.

I have always wanted to sing at some point in my life. In fact, when I was shooting for 'Oohalu Gusagusalaade,' I would randomly start singing on the sets, and I even earned a nickname 'Radio' on that film.

'Jai Lava Kusa' is my best look onscreen.

I am not a trained singer, but I always sing from my heart.

Having started with Bollywood and then moving to Telugu industry, I feel that it is not possible to survive without talent in any industry.

One thing I love about Kollywood is that, here, filmmakers are more experimental, and the audience is welcoming of it, too.