No matter what kind of film audiences pay money to watch, they definitely expect to be entertained. They want to forget the outside world and have a good laugh while watching a movie.

There's absolutely no doubt that I enjoy doing romantic films more, and they've worked for me, too. But I love doing action as well.

Action movies haven't been encouraging in my case. Nevertheless, this is my favourite genre.

To me, love is everything. I can't think of living without it happily. Only when it's there in my life do things happen smoothly for me.

Mollywood movies are narrated at their own pace, unlike Telugu movies, which ought to be crisp.

When 'Ye Maaya Chesaave' released, there were no expectations. With '100% Love,' I felt, 'Oh my God, it has to work.'

After I met Ajay Bhuyan, we thought of making the English TV show 'Prison Break' as a Telugu film. Ajay put it all down, but somehow, we felt it would not work. Then 'Dhada' emerged.

I learn everything with my every film. If we stop learning, we would stop growing as an actor.

I take criticism positively, and I keep trying to develop as an actor.

My father is definitely the inspiration behind working with new directors.

I can't differentiate between mass and class films.

I want to make every film different from my previous one.

In most Telugu families, marriage is a union of two families, and 'Rarandoi Veduka Chuddam' presents conflicts from that aspect.

'Sailaja Reddy Alludu' bears similarity to my father's film 'Allari Alludu,' and it's a fun family entertainer.

My father always watches my films and gives his opinion. I am even ready to reshoot at times if he asks me to.

'Premam' moved me; it was almost like seeing life play out on screen.

I love taking my bike for a spin during my free time.

Production-wise, it is difficult to shoot an entire film in the U.S. It's logistically difficult, as getting permission takes time, and it is also expensive to shoot there.

Dad has been my guiding force. Whenever I am confused about choosing a script, I discuss it with him. However, I have said 'no' to scripts he agreed to, while he has said 'yes,' too, for scripts I have turned down. We have this mutual understanding that works between us.

I think Grandad's demise brought our family closer. He has been such a great personality and inspiration to us.

Both Dad and Granddad treat me like a friend.

My holidays in Hyderabad would be spent on films sets visiting my father and uncle, or in the studios; I was gradually drawn to films.

I prefer hanging out with my small group of friends, maybe head to the beach once in three months, pursue my hobbies, and just be happy with the small joys of life.

I don't want to work in heavy duty commercial movies that Tollywood is known for. The audience need characters they can relate to, so my aim is to play such roles.