Quotes from Nani

Even in the wildest of my dreams, I didn't expect this love and affection as an actor.

'Bigg Boss' changed my view of the world. Before I joined the show as its host, I was living in a bubble. I believed the real world is a happy place. 'Bigg Boss' made me realise that the world is made of all kinds of people, including some judgmental ones. It has introduced me to the real world.

Usually, I don't revisit a scene once shot. However, in 'Gentleman,' every morning on the sets, I had to revisit the last four scenes and then shoot for the next set of scenes.

Script wise, the story of 'Eega' is universal. It's a simple story which everyone can understand.

I have realised that I am not cut out for the regular, commercial potboilers. I know I don't have it in me to do such films.

It was a wonderful experience working with Nagarjuna sir. I mean, I never expected this to happen. For me, who watched his films standing in a queue at theatres, and now sharing the screen with him is a huge thing.

I thought I could handle 'Nenu Local' well and make the romance seem cute than annoying, and going by some of the feedback, I think I managed it.

My personal opinion is that an actor shouldn't bother himself about expanding his market. He or she should just do good films.

I believe the audience likes to see well-defined characters on screen than just larger-than-life heroes.

I am not against it if someone does homework or workshops, but I came to the industry without any proper training. So I go according to what the director narrates to me.

I used to play cricket every day till Class X but lost touch with it ever since.

My biggest fear is that I might end up doing a film which I might regret at a later point of time.

I don't want to regret doing something that I don't believe in.

Sometimes we postpone releases because of another big film or some other reasons. In the end, the big film, too, postpones, and the impact is on the small films. So once you decide on a release date, you have to go ahead with it.

Usually, I get the jitters before a release, and my whole system crashes. I can barely eat or sleep.

Anjana knew me inside out even before we got hitched, and now married life is blissful. We are very happy.

'Bigg Boss' is the biggest show in the world, and I'm sure anyone would want to host it, but not me.

I am not in a position to play in action films bashing hundreds of goons with one hand. I feel I am not really fit for high-voltage action films.

I took up Tamil films because I'm a big fan of Mani Ratnam. I thought maybe he'll notice me if I act in a Tamil film.

I got a lot of exposure because of 'Eega,' as the film was released in Tamil, Hindi, and Malayalam.

I feel bad to keep someone hanging. So if I'm not inclined to do a film, I am forthright about my decision.

With the success of 'Yevade Subramanyam' and 'Bhale Magadivoy,' the audience's faith in me has increased, which is a good sign.

I never saw myself as an actor. I neither had the looks nor the backing required to be an actor.

The title 'Vaisakham' sounds so good because it's a pure Telugu title. When I watched the trailer, it became clear to me that it's a pucca commercial movie.