Tamannaah

“People love talking about how much an actor makes. A lot of headline space is dedicated to this.”

“People think actresses have fame and money, but they are not aware of the difficulties we undergo. People should understand that we are sacrificing so much for our survival.”

“I don't think I need to wear a bikini to attract the audience. I will not do that.”

“I'm not a hit machine.”

“As an actress, all I can do is choose from the films I am offered.”

“I completely follow my gut and do what I like doing. I have become impulsive in a good way. I am taking creative risks as an actor.”

“I feel that to a great extent, the industry is fixated with fair skin, and that needs to change.”

“I was born on the fairer side, but I've always been fascinated by dusky and dark tones. So, when the makers of my films asked me to go a few shades darker, I didn't think twice. I am not doing anything extraordinary, but I want to break cinematic notions about outwardly appearances.”

“To become a better actor, one needs to look inwards and understand oneself better. Then, you can create magic on screen.”

“It's a constant quest to push the bar and work in films that allow me to prove what I can do as an artist.”

“I'm a fan of commercial films.”

“The audience is expecting good work from me. They want me to do roles that are unique and important in the story. So, I am trying to focus on different characters to play. I am doing the kind of films which are completely different from each other.”

“Yes, I charge a certain remuneration fee, and yes, producers do pay me that sum. But if I didn't deserve it, why would somebody pay me an exorbitant amount?”

“Humshakals totally exist. In fact, I was on one of these social networking websites, and I noticed that there is this entire research done on Hollywood celebrities who look like each other.”

“Sometimes, films that you do with a lot of care and look good at the time of signing may not work out for some reason or other.”

“I can get anyone to dance.”

“I like Hyderabad Biriyani, and when I go to Hyderabad, I have biriyani without fail in the hotels.”

“With technology, everything is available at the touch of a button. But I'm not someone whose world revolves around trends. I like to be unique in whatever I do.”

“Despite a good subject if the director is not up to the mark, the execution can go wrong.”

“We have always looked upon Hollywood superheroes like Super-Man and Spider-man, but Baahubali is our own Indian superhero, and the connection people have made with this franchise is unprecedented.”