Tanikella Bharani

“My works on Lord Siva have been received well. But then, since it is in the praise of Siva, its acceptability is limited to those who believe in and pray to Lord Siva.”

“It's true that films are made on mere calculations such as fight and item song. If the audience is lucky enough, there will be some story.”

“It is a new trend, and it is here to stay. Unfortunately, if you cannot write punch dialogues, you are not treated as a dialogue writer.”

“Films gave me name, fame and money. But my heart always yearned for literature.”

“My task as poet is close to me.”

“I am fond of my writing in the film 'Mondi Mogudu Penki Pellam,' one of the first films to feature a mainstream actor like Vijayashanti speaking in Karimnagar-slang.”