I'm the type who minds my own business and am not keen on giving interviews on my mom's birthday, or my dog's birthday.
I was almost on the verge of studying medicine. But then, I realised I would have to give up singing. That is when it dawned on me that I could have a career in music.
When I was a youngster, I and people like us, who are educated and progressive-minded, did not take interest in politics. But then I realised that half of the parliament is being run by politicians with criminal records.
I have decided to take on substantial roles. I'm even ready to take on roles which give prominence to glamour; I have absolutely no qualms in doing so.
It is male-chauvinistic industry, and there's still a long way to go for the female-centric genre to come to the fore.
I am a huge romantic.
After my experience working with Kamal Haasan sir, the 'Aval' team was the most professional and well-planned group I've come across. They were so meticulous that I completed my portions in just 22 days!
I have never thought of myself as an actor.
I am not a method actor. I would call myself a spontaneous actor.
For an actor with his experience, Kamal Haasan's never shown a complacent 'Been there; done it' attitude.
I firmly believe marriage should happen as a by-product of love.
For sure, I won't go hunting for a guy to love and get married to. But once I'm in love, I'll do what it takes to make it work.
I work with big directors. I work with good actors. I act in female-centric films. And I do all this without ever indulging in a casting couch experience. Because I believe in hard work, talent, and blessing.
Casting couch is not just a man's fault. It is important to say this because we blame the other side always.
Like Tamil audiences, the Telugus, too, are welcoming of novelty. The fact that 'Arjun Reddy,' which had no regular songs, became such a big hit, says it all.
I want to do only such films which will help me grow as an actor.
Should I be offered the right kind of script, I will be doing a straight Telugu film.
Love means everything to me.
Everyone has their good and bad days. You just have to go with the flow and make the most of whatever comes your way.
People still make all sorts of assumptions about me. I've just gone past the point of caring.
