I feel that, irrespective of a hit or flop, there's always pressure on an actor. When you give a flop, there's a pressure to ensure that the next film works, and when you give a hit, you want to keep it going. So, the pressure of success and failure is always there, and that's what keeps me going.
Wherever I go, I'm asked about my marriage. I believe this phase, where people constantly want to know about my marriage, it won't last long. Let me enjoy while it lasts.
I've made many career mistakes in the eight years that I've been acting. I did films that I never should have. I was young, inexperienced, and a bit reckless.
Coming from Akkineni family, I could say I was drawn into cinema, but nobody forced me to become an actor.
Pooja Hegde is not only a good actress but also very hardworking.
Usually, I prefer not to clarify anything that is being talked about me, but when it goes out of limits, I reply.
Audiences like me in soft, romantic roles, and 'Premam' ticks all the boxes.
I think Grandad's demise brought our family closer. He has been such a great personality and inspiration to us.
I'm calm and composed, and I don't expect a lot from anyone.
My father's only advice is to 'do what makes you happy,' and I follow it religiously.
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.
I'm interested to branch out to Tamil because I know the language. If Bollywood happens, it will be a bonus, but I'm not working towards a career in it.
I wanted to do action, and it was a bit irritating when people called me a chocolate boy. I can do other films, too.
I have no qualms approaching directors who I know will help me grow as an actor.
I don't like to mix my personal and professional life. Both are different, and I don't mix it.
My mother was very strict, and though I was reserved, I did give in to certain demands of my age, like sneaking out of the house to hit Dublin.
Both Dad and Granddad treat me like a friend.
Akkineni fans are the best.
For me, every other actor is a threat, and it makes me work hard.
I want my work to make news and not my personal life.
