Quotes from Jagapathi Babu

I am going to do films till the end.

The Kannada industry is a good place to work in and I have a huge fan following with people over there appreciating me and my films.

I used to have worries about my film releases and I used to pay money just to get them released.

Legend' is a stylised film. The character I play is a complete egoist. He cannot tolerate anyone touching him or slapping him. Whenever anyone antagonises him, he becomes cruel. That's how the 'war' between the hero and him starts. It's a solid meaty break for me!

Having portrayed a lot of villainous characters in Telugu cinema, voicing Scar was a different and memorable experience for me, and I was glad to be part of such a grand big-ticket entertainer. Disney films are a perfect package for the entire family and I hope to lend my trademark style to 'The Lion King' as well!

We have four good film industries in the south and language for us is no barrier.

Once I started 'Nagaram Nidrapotunna Vela' I had to finish it. I made a wrong decision. I knew the film would be a flop and told the producer so. Everyone failed - director, producer and all.

I am careful with my diet, but at the same time, I regularly meditate and do yoga early in the morning. That's the only reason for my fitness.

Actually, I want to work in all the languages in India, even if there is no money in some of the industries, like Bhojpuri, for instance. I like travelling, I like doing other films, checking out technicians and working with actors in different film industries. This is my plan.

I'm more keen on roles that have a lasting impact even if I get only a minute on screen.

At one point of time, I was jobless, and was too lazy to even trim my beard and dye my hair. I let them grow, without any conscious thought of doing so. That's when I decided to do a photoshoot, and well, you won't believe this, it worked big-time for me.

Just as a doctor is important for saving lives, every IAS officer is important for societal development; he's like a messenger sent by God to serve the public.

Let us be truthful to ourselves and the public.

Although I've watched most of Spielberg's films, I haven't watched many animated films. I prefer reality over animation.

It feels nostalgic and emotional to shoot with Ilayathalapathy Vijay as it rekindles some beautiful memories of how his father SA Chandrasekhar and my father VB Rajendra Prasad teamed together to make some good films.

Actually, being a hero is not easy. You have to dance around trees, not to mention all the odd and unnatural things you have to do.

Steven Spielberg is a big name in the Hollywood Industry and to be associated with a film that he has made is truly an honor for me.

India needs honest bureaucrats; most officers in the system are corrupt.

With my debuts in Tamil and Kannada, I have opened more doors for myself.

When I played the lead actor, it was a stressful job right from the starting to the release of the film. I even used to put in money from my pocket for a few films. But once I accepted the negative role, filmmakers started writing different kinds of roles for me.

I have played a terrorist in 'Goodachari,' a feudal lord in 'Rangasthalam' and a factionist in 'AS.' The variations in all these characters are so different. It's only because of my directors that this was possible.

My plan is to give new ideas to writers. They will come up with new subjects keeping me in mind.

Usually, I like to play sophisticated-looking characters. I want to do 'Godfather'-like characters. Given my voice and style, such characters will be apt for me.

If an artiste doesn't turn up on the sets on time, I will lose my cool.