Quotes from Rockline Venkatesh

The things are in right direction and I am very much the producer of the film 'Super' that is made in three language.

You need good scripts to approach stars.

Once I know an actor suits a character, it seals the deal.

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.

There are times when we need to think beyond business and look at preserving culture and languages.

Director Kabir Khan had read the script of 'Bajrangi Bhaijaan' and is responsible for roping in Salman Khan for this film - a movie that will also mark as Salman's debut production.

I would like to continue producing films with Salman and associate with him again and again, if that is possible.

We do not always need to think in terms of business or profit.

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.

I'd like to produce more films in Hindi, provided I get good scripts.

Once a story is set to a particular city, language and culture, the rest just follows.

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.

We spend crores of rupees in the business of production but it is very rare to find a human being like Salman. He is a gem of a person.

Being a part of a good film is always satisfying and when audiences also accept your effort, it gives you twice the joy.

While falling in love and getting married are good things, young people should think about the consequences as well, such as how their parents will react and the other problems that they will have to face.

Success of a film released through DTH depends on word-of-mouth publicity.

Theatre ticket price capping is not a bad idea.

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

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

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.

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

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

I keep myself updated about films in other languages.

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.