Top 100 Quotes & Sayings by Nani

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

I am a big fan of A.R. Rahman and Mani Sharma, and I went to a shop to buy these music directors' CD. But I had only Rs 100, and Rahman's CD cost more, so I couldn't buy both. So I bought Rahman's CD and stole Mani Sharma's CD.

In the real world, most criminals and powerful persons look lean and use only their mind. Only in films we see villains with a six-pack.

I always think of myself as an audience first. If I like something, my assumption is that others, too, will like it.

I do films that amuse me and I can enjoy watching.

I come from a large family, with 16 cousins. My cousins studied well and moved to the U.S. When we all gathered together for special occasions, they would be well groomed and confident. I was the odd, useless one out. All I wanted was to be able to earn without my dad's help and be self-sufficient enough to own a house and a vehicle.

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

A real blockbuster is one where everyone, from a small technician to a distributor, gets profits. The true success of a film is when every person involved is happy.

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

When I truly like a film or my part, it shows on screen.

I'd dream of assisting Gautham Menon after watching 'Kaakha Kaakha.'

I'm glad that so many directors are keen to work with me.

Keerthy Suresh knows how to improvise and reworks her expression on the spot.

I have not seen the Hindi version or the first season of 'Big Boss Telugu.' I will bring my own style to the show, using my understanding of how the format works.

Since childhood, I've never been a morning person. I need something exciting, out of my comfort zone, to get out of bed.

'Jolly LLB' is one of my favorite movies. Courtroom films are rare to come by in Telugu.

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

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.

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.

Trash my acting and my films. But don't gossip about my personal life.

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

Nobody has tried anything like this in Telugu cinema. 'Eega' is a landmark film.

Since I am an outsider, I never knew how it feels to have a superstar in one's family.

When it comes to 'Ala Modalaindi,' I was impressed with the storyline narrated by Nandini, the director of the film.

I have always loved cricket since childhood.

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

It's not sinking in, as I still believe I am a kid! And now I am going to have a kid. I'm slowly digesting it.

I was a huge Kamal Haasan fan, but not really a die-hard wackadoo.

I still belong to a middle class family; middle class is a mindset than your financial status.

I miss a lot of things; that's the price one pays for stardom. I miss standing in queues, buying tickets, and watching films first day first show. It isn't the same going to preview theatres or multiplexes and trying to stay incognito.

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.

With good content, a solid director can make a film without a superstar.

When films fail, we definitely feel bad because, as a team, we put in so much effort.

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 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.

'Pilla Zamindar' is a fun film. I enjoyed working in it.

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

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

After the release of 'Ashta Chemm,' several producers and directors came with similar roles in their films. But I doesn't want to do stereo type roles and do something different for each film, and refused them.

I personally like melodies. And Mani Sharma garu is the Melody Brahma.

When someone tells me I would be perfect for a certain role, I know that it's within my comfort zone. And there's hardly any fun there.

I'd rather fail doing what I believe in and feel satisfied that I tried.

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

'Ninnu Kori' urges us to take a broader view of life, look past stumbling blocks, and rise above self sympathy.

I wish that 'Yama Pasham' will be a bigger hit than 'Krishnagaadi Veera Prema Gaadha.'

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

If you don't like a film or do a film out of obligation in a comfortable zone, it would be very painful, but when you do something with passion, interest, and belief in it, it excites you.

Sometimes, you have to take a stand; you cannot make everyone happy.

Take me to any other film industry, and they will be wondering why Telugu audiences love me so much.

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.

I don't consider myself an image-driven actor. I believe audiences come to watch my films because they are entertaining and not because of my image.

It's a happy thing if a film does good business.

I and Dil Raju guru have always wanted to work with each other. He had sent to me stories, 4-5 over the years, but somehow, something was not perfect with them. But when I listened to 'Nenu Local,' I felt the time had arrived.

When the characters are believable and endearing, action scenes, for example, make an impact. Otherwise, the audience gets no kick out of action. The biggest strength of 'MCA' is that its characters are real.

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

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.

If someone comes with an interesting script where the negative role suits me, I will definitely take it up.

When things get heated, you are pulled in different directions, and you've to stand firm.

I respect Srikanth garu, I worked as an assistant director for his film 'Radha Gopalam.'

When I worked as an assistant director in 2007, Indraganti Mohan Krishna offered me a lead role. Now, the same director has made me a villain in 'Gentleman.'