Bollywood is a different ballgame. I am quite used to Tamil and Telugu films.
I have been watching all kind of films and I am a bit familiar with Kannada, Telugu and Tamil.
I am delighted to have won a place in both Tamil and Telugu film industry.
True, I was born and raised in Chennai, fluent in Tamil, but essentially, I am a Telugu guy and a Telugu actor.
Telugu is a lot like Kannada, so I don't have a problem with Telugu. But Tamil is very difficult to learn, man.
Telugu and Tamil industries keenly watch Malayalam movies and are appreciative of the content, be it 'Ustad Hotel,' 'Premam' or 'Bangalore Days.' They've also been listening to our music. That's how I was approached for Telugu films.
As long as I am acting, I will do only Telugu films. I want to take Telugu films to the world. Everyone should talk about our films.
Four of my films have been remade in Tamil and Telugu. Although I haven't seen any of these remakes, I do feel happy that I've been a part of good films. It's nice to know that some scripts still leave behind a mark after their theatrical run this way, so I have to admit, it is quite flattering.
I am not really missing theatre as I get to act in films, that too in different languages, such as Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Marathi, my mother tongue.
In Tamil and Telugu films, I am not called for stylish roles and often play rustic or unglamorous roles in them.
I can never take a break from Telugu films, because they have given me a lot of recognition. No matter how busy I am or the number of films that I do elsewhere, I always keep my schedule free for at least two to three films in Telugu.
A lot of substantial roles are coming my way from Tamil and Telugu, and I am happy with the way my career is progressing.
I've acted in Hindi, English, Tamil and Telugu films.
I've done a host of Tamil and Telugu films, a Bengali one, too.
I have done films in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada. I don't find any difference.
I like movies and I love working in both Tamil and Telugu.