I like new challenges.

When we do something good, people immediately follow it.

I want to do more films because if you do a lot of films, you become a better actor.

You can't expect critics to appreciate all kinds of cinema.

I have grown up using Colgate; my long-standing association with the brand has been very warm.

I used to party a lot before marriage.

Acting is just a part of my life, and I like to lead life on my terms.

There are two types of directors: the directors who take and directors who give.

I guess Malayali women like bubbly, happy-go-lucky guys, and I am all of that. I'm yet to discover how I'm such a hit there. The fans there are difficult to win over.

I always consult my father before I take on a project. Not just me - even my brother goes to Dad and speaks to him of his business ideas. Dad has an amazing business acumen, and it would be foolish not to take his advice. Plus, he's our dad at the end of the day, and he would want to see us succeed. He always gives us the best advice.

I feel Bollywood is slowly recognising the South as a major market.

Much before I entered films, my dad walked into my room and saw me busy drawing something at 3 A.M. He stood there for some time and said, 'Whatever career choice you make, you are going to be successful.' I'll never forget those words. It gave me the confidence to be who I am today.

I am really excited at being the face of Hotstar in AP and Telangana because it is a streaming service that I use very often, and the brand is very young and edgy.

I want to be remembered as a star.

I don't make films for critics.

'Rudhramadevi' is a film which falls into a very new genre. It is a historic and biographic genre movie. It should be called a bio epic. I am curious to see how the audiences accept the film.

I am a variety machine; I look for variety in my characters, and an extra edge in the characterisation helps in bringing out a better performance.

I can handle rumors about me. But I don't like things being written about my wife and my family. They don't need to pay a price for me being a star.

I feel I haven't been used to the fullest of my potential. There are so many genres to explore and diverse subjects to work on.

Away from shooting, well, I always want to spend time with my family and being at home.

I want my films to offer wholesome entertainment and not be my personal showreels.

There are lots of things to do. Lots of movies to catch. Lots of places to visit... I try to bring in every real life experience into my acting.

In 'Bunny,' I have got my dialogues - almost 80 per cent of my shots were okayed in a single take. I did put in effort and did a lot of homework.

Chiranjeevi is a good man, and he will do only good things, and our family will support him.

Dad never interferes in our personal matters. He is a very candid person and knows where to draw the line. He is always there for all of us in the family.

Actually I did not hold the baby immediately because I was not confident of myself. I was initially nervous to hold him, so I had to wait for a few days before I could a feel of him.

The character in 'Arya' was so close to my real life persona. The director saw me once and felt I was the right guy for the role because my body language was so flamboyant. In real life, too, I am very peppy and full of life.

I don't need to be on any micro-blogging site, because people don't think about what they say there. At times, people abuse, and it is too harsh for me to handle.

My life is an open book.

After the release of my first film 'Gangothri,' my father was so happy that he surprised me by buying me a swanky high-end car.

Everyone seems to be surprised that I've changed post-marriage. But what's so surprising about it? You must change; it's such a big turning point in your life.