Quotes from Naga Chaitanya

I'm not the type who parties regularly. I'm happy sitting at home, cooling my heels.

When 'Ye Maaya Chesaave' released, there were no expectations. With '100% Love,' I felt, 'Oh my God, it has to work.'

I really liked 'Premam,' and when we decided to remake it, our intention was never to make a better film.

After starting with 'Premam,' asking director Chandoo Mondeti to do a remake was a mistake because he has much more potential and creative ability to direct.

Off screen, I am a very shy person, and I want to keep my personal life completely personal.

'Sailaja Reddy Alludu' bears similarity to my father's film 'Allari Alludu,' and it's a fun family entertainer.

I always feel pleasure while introducing new talent.

I feel that, irrespective of a hit or flop, there's always pressure on an actor. When you give a flop, there's a pressure to ensure that the next film works, and when you give a hit, you want to keep it going. So, the pressure of success and failure is always there, and that's what keeps me going.

I wanted to do action, and it was a bit irritating when people called me a chocolate boy. I can do other films, too.

I prefer hanging out with my small group of friends, maybe head to the beach once in three months, pursue my hobbies, and just be happy with the small joys of life.

I tried my hand in action films, and now I am back to love stories, as people like to see me as a lover boy! But as an actor, I want to try all genres.

I wasn't very good at studies but was into a lot of extra-curricular activities. I used to play the keyboard and bass guitar in my school band and went on to study keyboard from Trinity College, London.

Audiences like me in soft, romantic roles, and 'Premam' ticks all the boxes.

It's true that love stories are my comfort zone, and the result that 'Premam' got has only boosted my confidence in trying films of this genre.

There is no safe zone now: whether it's commercial or experimental films, the audience wants content. Otherwise, they reject the film.

A box-office number is good for a producer and the industry to keep the turnover game on, but as an actor, I give importance to script. I will turn down a script, even if it guarantees Rs. 100 crore, when I'm not convinced with it.

After I met Ajay Bhuyan, we thought of making the English TV show 'Prison Break' as a Telugu film. Ajay put it all down, but somehow, we felt it would not work. Then 'Dhada' emerged.

I love fresh ideas and want to do films which offer something new.

I love taking my bike for a spin during my free time.

Dad has been my guiding force. Whenever I am confused about choosing a script, I discuss it with him. However, I have said 'no' to scripts he agreed to, while he has said 'yes,' too, for scripts I have turned down. We have this mutual understanding that works between us.

Going to a gym or playing a sport should not be mechanical. There should be an emotional attachment to it.

Action movies haven't been encouraging in my case. Nevertheless, this is my favourite genre.

There's absolutely no doubt that I enjoy doing romantic films more, and they've worked for me, too. But I love doing action as well.

My father said, 'How many days can I promote your film? You need to get your own recognition and your own identity. I can't be there always. So do it yourself.' So now I work on promotion, and he steps in to help just before the release.