I believe in doing what I am best at. I don't want to waste my energy in other things; instead, I would put all that in reaching the next level in a craft that I love the most.
— N. T. Rama Rao, Jr.
If my fans only want me to do a certain kind of films, then 'Naanaku Prematho' would have failed miserably. They've entrusted me with the freedom to select good and different scripts.
When I was approached by Star MAA to host 'Bigg Boss,' the biggest-ever show on Telugu Television, I was intrigued by the challenge. I believe that the show will be a game changer.
When my son was born, I spent a lot of time with him. I came to know a better side of me that I didn't know till now. He is actually the biggest change in my life.
Life needs to be like a roller-coaster ride with ups and downs. Otherwise, it's not exciting.
I was meant to be an actor, and I realised that only after my son was born.
I am a typical Telugu boy dominated by all the qualities of a Hyderabadi because I was born and brought up here.
I am a very shy person who is just close to himself. So I would refrain from talking about my personal life.
I love being called NTR's grandson. I never moved away from his shadow, maybe because I didn't try enough or maybe because I like it this way.
I am a commercial hero, and I will never leave that genre. And having an image of a mass hero, I will spoil the whole script in the wake of being too experimental.
I like to be challenged as an actor, allowing myself to take up diverse roles. Even audiences get tired of watching their stars in similar roles over and over again.
I don't want to do a biopic. If there was one biopic I would do, it would be about my grandfather, the late N. T. Rama Rao. But his aura and charisma is completely different, and I am no match for him.
I liked the story and wanted to do it, but I guess the time for the project came now, because I had to change my image through movies like 'Temper' and 'Nannaku Prematho' to finally suit the script of 'Janata Garage.'
I needed to have a journey of my own to tell my son tomorrow. To even discuss my journey with my family, I have to set an example.
I've been given the opportunity to carry forward the legacy with which people associate me; I can't escape it even if I don't like it. I take pride in carrying forward what's been given to me.
During the early stages of our married life, Pranathi did struggle to adjust for a few months. But she is a very strong woman mentally, stronger than me.
I don't want to waste my energy in other things; instead, I would put all that in reaching the next level in a craft that I love the most.
I admit to have made some bad decision in the initial stage of my career and paid the price. I can't afford to do such a mistake again.
If I want to be remembered, I want to be known as a good actor. As times change, we, as actors, need to adapt with it.
I always live in the present. Every night, my mother asks me what I want for breakfast the next morning, and I say that I can only tell her that when I wake up the next day.
In 'Bigg Boss Telugu,' I had to be myself, not Jai. So, every weekend, when I went to the television show, it helped me to get back to my real self.
The best thing after my son is my work - and he taught me to be genuine.
Whenever I am stressed, I cook a good meal for my wife. Many people don't know this, but I'm actually a great cook.
I have been a very 'hyper boy' right from childhood. And while many liked that trait of mine, my friends didn't.
I believe in doing what I am best at.
