Top 98 Quotes & Sayings by Naga Chaitanya

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Last updated on December 21, 2024.
Naga Chaitanya

Akkineni Naga Chaitanya is an Indian actor who primarily works in Telugu cinema. He made his acting debut with Josh (2009) and his breakthrough came with Gautham Vasudev Menon-directed Ye Maaya Chesave (2010). He has won several film awards including Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut – South, Nandi Award for Best Supporting Actor and SIIMA Award for Best Actor (Critics).

To me, love is everything. I can't think of living without it happily. Only when it's there in my life do things happen smoothly for me.
I have no qualms approaching directors who I know will help me grow as an actor.
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. — © Naga Chaitanya
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.
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 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.
I'm not a social guy. I don't like the constant media glare on everything I do.
Production-wise, it is difficult to shoot an entire film in the U.S. It's logistically difficult, as getting permission takes time, and it is also expensive to shoot there.
Pooja Hegde is not only a good actress but also very hardworking.
Both Dad and Granddad treat me like a friend.
I think I did experimental roles too early in my career.
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 have been able to balance work and my personal life, and with the presence of a partner, I am stronger and better prepared to face the ups and downs.
I'm a very private person, and I never felt the need to speak about my relationship in public. — © Naga Chaitanya
I'm a very private person, and I never felt the need to speak about my relationship in public.
I love taking my bike for a spin during my free time.
Every moment shooting for 'Manam' has been very special.
My father's only advice is to 'do what makes you happy,' and I follow it religiously.
Wherever I go, I'm asked about my marriage. I believe this phase, where people constantly want to know about my marriage, it won't last long. Let me enjoy while it lasts.
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.
I don't like to mix my personal and professional life. Both are different, and I don't mix it.
When 'Ye Maaya Chesaave' released, there were no expectations. With '100% Love,' I felt, 'Oh my God, it has to work.'
Off screen, I am a very shy person, and I want to keep my personal life completely personal.
'Premam' moved me; it was almost like seeing life play out on screen.
I believe failures are very important in any person's growth. I've learnt what not to do from them.
'Sailaja Reddy Alludu' bears similarity to my father's film 'Allari Alludu,' and it's a fun family entertainer.
The love for fitness is something I picked up from my dad, and I make it a point not to miss working out.
Mollywood movies are narrated at their own pace, unlike Telugu movies, which ought to be crisp.
I believe in films that have logic behind every emotion or action.
My mother was very strict, and though I was reserved, I did give in to certain demands of my age, like sneaking out of the house to hit Dublin.
For me, every other actor is a threat, and it makes me work hard.
I'm interested to branch out to Tamil because I know the language. If Bollywood happens, it will be a bonus, but I'm not working towards a career in it.
I want to make every film different from my previous one.
I'd love for Samantha to continue acting after our marriage. She has worked hard to achieve her stardom. Unlike me, she had no family empire to back her career in Telugu cinema.
I take criticism positively, and I keep trying to develop as an actor.
I can't differentiate between mass and class films.
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.
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. — © Naga Chaitanya
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.
I want my work to make news and not my personal life.
No matter what kind of film audiences pay money to watch, they definitely expect to be entertained. They want to forget the outside world and have a good laugh while watching a movie.
Love is an eternal feeling, and it is nothing wrong if you are in love with someone. I'm always in love, whether it is with my parents, with my friends, or with myself.
There is no safe zone now: whether it's commercial or experimental films, the audience wants content. Otherwise, they reject the film.
I was 19 or 20 when I was confused whether to take up films as a career. At that juncture, I enrolled in an acting workshop and then eventually realised I was destined to be in films.
My father doesn't like to promote me every time, and he wants me to build my own image.
My father always watches my films and gives his opinion. I am even ready to reshoot at times if he asks me to.
It's time for Telugu cinema to make its presence felt.
I learn everything with my every film. If we stop learning, we would stop growing as an actor.
I've made many career mistakes in the eight years that I've been acting. I did films that I never should have. I was young, inexperienced, and a bit reckless. — © Naga Chaitanya
I've made many career mistakes in the eight years that I've been acting. I did films that I never should have. I was young, inexperienced, and a bit reckless.
I'm not the type who parties regularly. I'm happy sitting at home, cooling my heels.
I love fresh ideas and want to do films which offer something new.
I want to be known as an actor who can do all kinds of roles.
I'm not very particular about the commercial angle in my films, but entertainment is very important.
I wanted to do action, and it was a bit irritating when people called me a chocolate boy. I can do other films, too.
My father is definitely the inspiration behind working with new directors.
When it comes to scripts, I take a critical look at them and then sound it off with Dad.
Coming from Akkineni family, I could say I was drawn into cinema, but nobody forced me to become an actor.
My holidays in Hyderabad would be spent on films sets visiting my father and uncle, or in the studios; I was gradually drawn to films.
'Manam' will always be close to my heart, and I will cherish the the memories of shooting with my grandfather all my life.
In most Telugu families, marriage is a union of two families, and 'Rarandoi Veduka Chuddam' presents conflicts from that aspect.
I think Grandad's demise brought our family closer. He has been such a great personality and inspiration to us.
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