The idea of working in films came after I passed class ten. I was planning to set up a restaurant and manage a business.
— Prabhas
I feel dull when I am unable to see my mother for long. So, when I am in Hyderabad, I spend time with her.
I was too shy to be in films. But, my father thought it would work for me. It took a lot of time for me to think about getting into films.
Given my family background, whenever, as a child, I was asked about becoming an actor, I used to answer in the negative.
I like Dubai because of the sheer scale on which the city is built. It is completely futuristic but with a warm, old-world ethos.
I truly believe Abu Dhabi is one of the world's best film locations, and I can't wait to come back.
First, the media blames us stars for not doing more films. But when we are shooting, you want us to take a break. Not fair!
I knew that when the trailer of 'Bahubali' released, it would have a great impact, and it did.
You get films like 'Baahubali' once in your life. And Amrendra Bahubali is a character that I can never forget.
I would even commit seven years to a film for Rajamouli.
I am really happy to have been selected by Madame Tussauds.
If needed, I would have even given seven years of my life for 'Baahubali,' as such characters are rare to play in a lifetime for any actor. I consider myself very fortunate and lucky for it.
If Rajamouli is the brain and heart of 'Baahubali,' the producers are its skeleton, holding everything together, and the fans are the blood. Rajamouli deserves all the laurels, but he's so modest that he diverts all of it towards his team.
I have no political aspiration.
When audiences start calling you by your character's names, your job is done!
I've never thought about doing international films. But if I get something exciting, I might take it up. Everything depends on what comes my way.
I feel lucky that so many people admire me.
Everything else is irrelevant after the bliss of giving a perfect shot.
If you look at my career, I have already proved that after a big action film like 'Chatrapati,' I could do a cool film like 'Darling.'
Some of my cousins who wanted to pursue acting were always taking pictures and meeting people. I could never think of doing all this. Doing films was the last thing on my mind.
Back home, I find small towns very peaceful. When my father and uncle were still in the film business, we had a tradition of travelling to the temple town of Srisailam to screen every film before its release. I still go there often.
A holiday is an opportunity to journey within. It is also a chance to chill, to relax. It is when I switch on my rest mode.
Friendship is a personal issue, and it should remain that way.
We were pampered, but our family taught us how to lead a balanced lifestyle.
I never liked being called the young rebel star.
I think the fact that Rajamouli sir wrote the character of 'Baahubali' for me has been the biggest compliment in itself.
Most of the times, I am on a strict diet for my characters, but once in a while, I love indulging in a bucket full of ice cream.
It is such a treat to see two of my most favourite creative people in one frame - Rajamouli sir and Amitabh sir. They are so inspiring.
A character like Baahubali required a preparation that I had to undergo mentally and physically - from undertaking a strict routine and a lifestyle, which helped me become the character physically, to knowing the character's depth and a lot more.
No star is bigger than the success of a film.
Audiences remember you because of your work, so I believe in working hard through my films.
I like spending time with my family and friends on my birthday.
The way 'Baahubali' has connected with people all over India... it has given us recognition all over the country. It's a humbling experience. I'm thankful to the entire team.
I am a big a fan of Raveena! Every time I saw the song from 'Andaz Apna Apna' - 'Elo ji sanam,' I was like, 'Wow!'
Once I see my mother's smiling face, I forget all the shooting pressures and tensions. I am the happiest person at that moment.
I may act in many more films in the future, but 'Baahubali' will be the best in my career.
When I was about 18 or 19, I told my father that I want to be an actor, and he was shocked.
Los Angeles is great for partying and also for its sights and sounds.
Whenever any actress works with an actor again, more than once, people start linking their names.
Once the shooting starts, we don't mind whether it is 43 degrees plus or minus 6 degrees: we just keep working.
I criticise myself a lot. My friends complain about it.
I would be stupid to say no to Bollywood. It is the biggest film industry in our country.
Tough times call for tougher decisions.
The time spent for 'Baahubali' taught me a lot.
When we started work on 'Baahubali,' my sheer aim was to be able to live up to the imagination that Rajamouli sir had in mind. As an actor, my intention was to bring up 'Baahubali' live on screen for the audiences. I never even expected in my wildest of dreams that the film would grow on to become a phenomenon of sorts.
I have my strong faith, respect, and belief in Rajamouli sir. The fact that he believed I could play 'Baahubali' was huge for me.
I will die trying to do another 'Baahubali' kind of film. It's not a film that can be easily replicated. I believe only Rajamouli has the experience and vision to handle projects on such scale.
It's only when I feel that I can do justice to a character that I take up a film.
'Baahubali' gave me something that's really huge.
I want to do Indian films based on scripts with a universal appeal.
