Quotes from Prabhas

I am a big a fan of Raveena! Every time I saw the song from 'Andaz Apna Apna' - 'Elo ji sanam,' I was like, 'Wow!'

Tough times call for tougher decisions.

I was too shy to be in films. But, my father thought it would work for me. It took a lot of time for me to think about getting into films.

I am still shy when I go to interviews.

I knew that when the trailer of 'Bahubali' released, it would have a great impact, and it did.

It is such a treat to see two of my most favourite creative people in one frame - Rajamouli sir and Amitabh sir. They are so inspiring.

I think the fact that Rajamouli sir wrote the character of 'Baahubali' for me has been the biggest compliment in itself.

If Rajamouli is the brain and heart of 'Baahubali,' the producers are its skeleton, holding everything together, and the fans are the blood. Rajamouli deserves all the laurels, but he's so modest that he diverts all of it towards his team.

I feel lucky that so many people admire me.

Kenny Bates is a legend.

Los Angeles is great for partying and also for its sights and sounds.

I feel dull when I am unable to see my mother for long. So, when I am in Hyderabad, I spend time with her.

I like spending time with my family and friends on my birthday.

Whenever any actress works with an actor again, more than once, people start linking their names.

When audiences start calling you by your character's names, your job is done!

My uncle is an actor, my dad is a producer, so they asked me if I was interested, and I was like, 'How can someone act in front of so many people with lights and emote.'

Back home, I find small towns very peaceful. When my father and uncle were still in the film business, we had a tradition of travelling to the temple town of Srisailam to screen every film before its release. I still go there often.

A character like Baahubali required a preparation that I had to undergo mentally and physically - from undertaking a strict routine and a lifestyle, which helped me become the character physically, to knowing the character's depth and a lot more.

You get films like 'Baahubali' once in your life. And Amrendra Bahubali is a character that I can never forget.

I never liked being called the young rebel star.

First, the media blames us stars for not doing more films. But when we are shooting, you want us to take a break. Not fair!

'Baahubali' was a film that was never done before. Rajamouli sir was my biggest inspiration because he lives in the smallest house and drives the smallest cars, but he makes the biggest films ever. He taught me the art of analysing your own strengths, and I take inspiration from him.

Most of the times, I am on a strict diet for my characters, but once in a while, I love indulging in a bucket full of ice cream.

I have my strong faith, respect, and belief in Rajamouli sir. The fact that he believed I could play 'Baahubali' was huge for me.