Nani

“If you do something mechanically for years to come, you tend to think that is life, but put yourself in a totally bizarre location, and you tend to discover so many aspects of yourself and life in general.”

“When I worked as an assistant director in 2007, Indraganti Mohan Krishna offered me a lead role. Now, the same director has made me a villain in 'Gentleman.'”

“With the success of 'Yevade Subramanyam' and 'Bhale Magadivoy,' the audience's faith in me has increased, which is a good sign.”

“When someone tells me I would be perfect for a certain role, I know that it's within my comfort zone. And there's hardly any fun there.”

“I wish that I will get to work with Gopi Sundar again and again.”

“I and Dil Raju guru have always wanted to work with each other. He had sent to me stories, 4-5 over the years, but somehow, something was not perfect with them. But when I listened to 'Nenu Local,' I felt the time had arrived.”

“'Manu' is one of the best albums. The climax song will be a trump card for all break-up songs. Everybody will talk about the language of the lyrics.”

“Since I am an outsider, I never knew how it feels to have a superstar in one's family.”

“Keerthy Suresh knows how to improvise and reworks her expression on the spot.”

“When we did 'Ashta Chamma,' I never thought people will pay money to watch me on screen. I never took myself seriously back then.”

“I do films that amuse me and I can enjoy watching.”

“My career wasn't planned, never had any targets. I just go by my instincts, and I think I am doing good work.”

“I did get to work as a technician with Bapu in 'Radha Gopalam.'”

“The title 'Vaisakham' sounds so good because it's a pure Telugu title. When I watched the trailer, it became clear to me that it's a pucca commercial movie.”

“I come from a large family, with 16 cousins. My cousins studied well and moved to the U.S. When we all gathered together for special occasions, they would be well groomed and confident. I was the odd, useless one out. All I wanted was to be able to earn without my dad's help and be self-sufficient enough to own a house and a vehicle.”

“With one film after another becoming a hit, nervousness only grows.”

“I feel bad to keep someone hanging. So if I'm not inclined to do a film, I am forthright about my decision.”

“'Bigg Boss' changed my view of the world. Before I joined the show as its host, I was living in a bubble. I believed the real world is a happy place. 'Bigg Boss' made me realise that the world is made of all kinds of people, including some judgmental ones. It has introduced me to the real world.”

“Acting is my world. Acting is my life.”

“Sometimes, you have to take a stand; you cannot make everyone happy.”