When I came to the industry in 2005, I didn't make a plan for when I would get married. I just went with the flow.
— Anushka Shetty
I am a fairytale person and firmly believe that movies are made to entertain.
As an actor, I don't want an image. I want people to see the character, not me.
The more difficult the role, the more I am loving it.
When I bagged 'Arundathi,' I don't think I knew how to act. It was because of director Shyamprasad Reddy that I delivered that performance.
Preparing for action sequences helps me stay fit.
It has become a routine for the media to link me with all the stars I work with.
I've only worked with very professional people.
There are superstars around us who have achieved so much in their career. I am not even five percent of that. I have a long way to go.
Attaching yourself to success and failure too much is not healthy and good for you. It is better to focus your energy in reinventing yourself as an actor with every film.
I never think about the budget of the film.
Stars are always bigger. They bring the audience to the theatres. More than that, they do a lot of work in a film, and they are always on top. I am in no way competing with them.
I never see how meaty my role is. If I like the script in its entirety, the director, or if my co-star is someone I greatly admire, I sign up. You learn so much being part of a great team.
Travelling doesn't stress me, since adequate 10-hour sleep post-travel is sufficient for me.
I'm linked with every actor I've worked with so far. I've stopped taking such rumours seriously.
Fitness, in my opinion, is a mental exercise more than just physical.
I don't go by brand names for directors.
I believe that marriage is an important part of life. So when it happens, I will definitely let the whole world know.
Travel is a passion. I intend seeing the world.
If you have a good movie in hand and it is successful, you gain confidence to experiment.
When you get a good script, and the director gives you proper lines, half your job is done.
All actresses give good performances, but everybody doesn't get the right roles.
My priority will always be my performance more than anything associated with a film. I always look forward to give my best to the character I play on screen.
For me, doing good work is important.
The bikini scenes in 'Billa' were vital because they showed me as a seductress. I'd like to say here that outfits define a character and help an actor, say, 30 per cent, the rest depends on one's histrionic skills.
I don't have the habit of wearing ornaments.
I am not someone who can be fooled by praise at all. In fact, I quickly sniff out people who are being fake with me. It doesn't go unnoticed with me.
Lara Croft is completely different; the way she does the action scenes and maintains her body in perfect condition... I can't compete with her in any way.
I never meant to be an actress.
No one can force you to do a film. I am responsible for the films I chose, hit or flop. I am where I am because of what those films taught me.
I select good scripts, and every role is an opportunity to enhance my histrionic skills.
It always feels nice to be associated with a team you share a great bond with.
I laugh a lot, especially between shots, and it's tough for me to control. There have been so many instances where my director had to request me to stop laughing and come into the mood of the scene.
I do not believe in planning.
All the excitement is during the making of a film. Once I'm done with it, I switch to my next project and am excited about that.
Coming from a conservative family from Mangalore, I had hardly watched any movies or television during my student days.
It's easy to play a character, but playing yourself is difficult.
A lot of different factors go into making your performance a good one.
I'm glad I'm getting to do interesting films.
Every big-budget film is powered by a director's vision. I blindly follow the instructions of my director, believe in him, and deliver what he exactly wants from me.
As actors, we shouldn't worry too much about the language we are going to speak in a film.
It's my privilege to work with an actor like Vikram who gets into the skin of the character he is playing, so much so that after the shoot it takes him quite some time to get back to his real self.
I think it is important to keep redefining yourself as an actor with the roles you do and, at the same time, create diversity in your body of work.
I am highly critical of myself. I am never satisfied with my work.
I don't believe in stardom or in the number game. What I concentrate more is on my work and how I can improve my character.
When you treat everyone on the sets with respect, it keeps the workspace free of tension. Your conscience is clear, and that reflects on the camera.
As an actor, I can't be constantly worrying about the commercial returns of my film.
I am a bad planner, and my friends would vouch for it.
It's important that you love and respect your body, understand what it needs, and accordingly give everything in appropriate proportion.
I would love to share screen space with Pawan Kalyan.
