Rockline Venkatesh

“The good thing about the audience in Karnataka is we watch films in all languages from every region.”

“Director Omprakash Rao, who is known for making action films, has proved that he is equally good and adept at making comedy films as he is himself a comedian.”

“If you receive a pirated video on your mobile phones, kindly delete them.”

“Releasing a film through DTH is a double-edged sword. The opinion formed following the premiere of a film can mar or enhance its business.”

“Producers need to bear additional costs of safety measures such as sanitization of the location, provision of masks, gloves, transport, and insurance. It is possible to accommodate these costs in a viable manner.”

“I decided to remake 'Sairat' and contacted Nitin Keni of Zee Studios with a plan to remake the movie in all south Indian languages.”

“Promotions are a costly affair and most producers shy away from budgeting for that purpose.”

“You cannot expect anymore single-screen theaters to open as one doesn't get enough returns from them. We have to target multiplexes and look at attracting 1,000-plus audiences for each show.”

“Sometimes, they don't even make films with good cameras - they shoot with normal cameras and release the films. If this is going to be the case, the industry will not see quality films.”

“I think we have to show respect for the nation and standing up for the anthem should not cause discomfort to citizens.”

“When compared to other industries, there are very few promotional activities done for Kannada films.”

“Many of the heroines from outside Karnataka have worked in my films, but the attitude and adjusting nature of top South Indian actress Nayantara is outstanding.”

“I started off as an artiste and later a producer. All these aspects are interconnected. I became adept at every field - acting, producing, stunts and distributions. I never found anything tough.”

“I keep myself updated about films in other languages.”