I have my strong faith, respect, and belief in Rajamouli sir. The fact that he believed I could play 'Baahubali' was huge for me.Collection: Faith
The way 'Baahubali' has connected with people all over India... it has given us recognition all over the country. It's a humbling experience. I'm thankful to the entire team.Collection: Thankful
Most of the times, I am on a strict diet for my characters, but once in a while, I love indulging in a bucket full of ice cream.Collection: Diet
If you look at my career, I have already proved that after a big action film like 'Chatrapati,' I could do a cool film like 'Darling.'Collection: Cool
A holiday is an opportunity to journey within. It is also a chance to chill, to relax. It is when I switch on my rest mode.Collection: Chance
I like spending time with my family and friends on my birthday.Collection: Birthday
Friendship is a personal issue, and it should remain that way.Collection: Friendship
Everything else is irrelevant after the bliss of giving a perfect shot.
You don't have to look like a warrior in every role.
Tough times call for tougher decisions.
Once I see my mother's smiling face, I forget all the shooting pressures and tensions. I am the happiest person at that moment.
Back home, I find small towns very peaceful. When my father and uncle were still in the film business, we had a tradition of travelling to the temple town of Srisailam to screen every film before its release. I still go there often.
Whenever any actress works with an actor again, more than once, people start linking their names.
Given my family background, whenever, as a child, I was asked about becoming an actor, I used to answer in the negative.
First, the media blames us stars for not doing more films. But when we are shooting, you want us to take a break. Not fair!
We were pampered, but our family taught us how to lead a balanced lifestyle.
Even when I'm on set, I'm always among friends.
Some of my cousins who wanted to pursue acting were always taking pictures and meeting people. I could never think of doing all this. Doing films was the last thing on my mind.
I was too shy to be in films. But, my father thought it would work for me. It took a lot of time for me to think about getting into films.
Once the shooting starts, we don't mind whether it is 43 degrees plus or minus 6 degrees: we just keep working.
I like Dubai because of the sheer scale on which the city is built. It is completely futuristic but with a warm, old-world ethos.
You get films like 'Baahubali' once in your life. And Amrendra Bahubali is a character that I can never forget.
I truly believe Abu Dhabi is one of the world's best film locations, and I can't wait to come back.
When I was about 18 or 19, I told my father that I want to be an actor, and he was shocked.
I love Rajkumar Hirani's films. I saw 'PK,' and I didn't like it much... But I loved his previous three films.
I have seen 'Munnabhai MBBS' and '3 Idiots' around 20 times.
Los Angeles is great for partying and also for its sights and sounds.
I never liked being called the young rebel star.
I was the laziest person around. Suddenly, one day, I decided to become an actor. Thank God for that whimsical decision: else, by now, I'd have been a 140-kilo, butter-chicken-bingeing hotelier.
I was just lucky to be a part of this phenomenon of Indian cinema. Perhaps no other film can ever match the magic and awe of 'Baahubali.'
I watch a lot of Hindi films. I live in Hyderabad, where 60 per cent of the people speak Hindi.
I made a good association with Karan Johar. If I want anything, I think I can ask him. He has helped us a lot.
In Hollywood, the guy who plays Batman and Spiderman also plays normal characters. The biggest stars in the world want to play different characters. We can't give the excuse that because an actor played a superhero in his previous film, his next one won't work.
If the script is not good, the film will not work.
People recognise me from all over the country, which we didn't expect.
Dubbing for myself in Hindi is a big task. I know Hindi. I can read and write Hindi, but I dont normally speak the language, and that is very important.
I want my films to be entertaining: not comedy, but something which is gripping.
I still have that South Indian accent. But I am working on it. Hindi audiences should feel that I am speaking like them and should relate to me.
I will do stories which most of the audiences like.
Actors have limited time. We also have a shelf life.
I am definitely interested in doing films in Bollywood. And not only in Hindi - I am open to working anywhere in the country, even if it is Punjabi.
I will do films in any of the languages, provided the script is good. The region and the language don't matter.
I consider Rajamouli my guru. He is a friend with whom I can discuss all my professional and personal matters.
Karan Johar is a great person.
Most of the actresses I have worked with have started their career in South and then shifted to Bollywood.
It's an honour for the entire 'Baahubali' team to be associated with Karan Johar, since he is the biggest name in the country as a producer and director with his brand Dharma Productions.
'Baahubali' has definitely increased hopes for a lot of regional filmmakers. After all, what I have learnt is that it only takes one 'Baahubali' to enter into the audience's hearts and cross the boundaries.
As an actor, 'Baahubali' has given me so much that I can't explain in words.
My character in 'Saaho' is completely contrasting to my character in 'Baahubali,' and I am quite excited about it.
Working with Rajamouli and Karan is home ground for me now, having worked with them for such a long time.