I want to do films in different languages because I want to tell stories in different genres.
— Rana Daggubati
Abhimanyu Singh is a great guy to work with. He's very hard working.
I believe that the mistakes you make in the past are learning experiences and make you grow as a human.
I try and strike a balance between being sensible and sensitive.
I have grown fond of the food which is made in Barkas, and I try to go there at least once a week. Some of the food joints don't even have a proper name, but it's so different compared to rest of the places in Hyderabad.
Hindi film industry makes film for the rest of the world. Tamil films are watched by Malay people. When a film is not bound by a language, why should an actor be?
Trust me: I eat a lot. I am a big guy.
Rumours die out faster than they are born, and I'm prepared for them.
Had I not done 'Baahubali,' perhaps 'Ghazi' wouldn't have happened.
Most of my films have been very character driven.
If it was a risk, I wouldn't have done 'Baahubali.'
Cinema plays an important role in uniting the entire nation as a single unit.
'Baahubali' was really the film that broke most barriers of what regional cinema can do nationally.
I want to be part of movies which set benchmarks for a new kind of cinema.
Every story has a place where it deserves to be told.
Give me something new, and I'll do it with all my heart.
We see many posters and standees at cinema halls, and some catch attention. But these posters are soon forgotten. Taking a picture with the actors, enabled by AR, helps record a memory.
Language has never been a barrier for me. I grew up learning Telugu, Hindi, and Tamil.
Most of the things in your life are not in your control - the family you are born into, the parents, and the siblings you have. It is only friendship and love that you create for yourself in this lifetime.
Whether it is a relationship with family members, girlfriends, friends, or co-workers - every relationship is important. Even a casual acquaintance means something to me.
My family has always believed that anybody can do anything if you are trained for it. So I trained with Barry John's in Mumbai, did marital arts, and then went to stunt school in the U.S.
Food is my big connect to Old City, and I discovered the culture and history of the city by exploring food joints.
It's only when I have to do some bare body shots that I cut down on fat.
My only plan is to be versatile. That's how I started, and that's how I will continue.
My first film, 'Leader,' created a lot of political drama. Its release was pushed back twice.
My father is someone who asks doubts, thereby triggering new thoughts.
Being a person of the armed forces is not easy. Performing it is also not easy. There is a sense of discipline and body language that you need to have throughout.
Should I tell you one thing, I am blind from my right eye. I see only from my left eye. The one you see is someone else's eye which was donated to me after his death. If I close my left eye, I can see no one.
I started doing visual effects for many years, and after that, I became an actor.
'Baahubali' has done to Indian cinema what 'Star Wars' has done to America.
I want to do films that are genre-based and character-based.
Social media is just a platform. What some people decide to do with it results in something good or bad.
I didn't set out to be a regular hero.
It's awesome that we can make more and more movies that are crossing boundaries.
Mumaith Khan has unbelievable energy. She is a powerhouse performer.
What other people think of me is their problem - not mine.
I don't stress too much on things, be it failure or success.
My grandfather D. Ramanaidu has been in the film business for over 50 years, so I grew up in films.
I don't understand why they keep forks and spoons on the table while serving biryani. You are supposed to eat it with your hand, and I prefer it that way.
The good thing about Hyderabad is the variety of cuisine available. From Nizami cuisine to Andhra food to Telengana delicacies, you are spoilt for choice.
When a director from Hindi cinema is looking for an actor from another language, it will be only because he feels the character justifies this and that can only be for a well-written character.
There is no pressure from my family to get married.
When I was doing 'Baahubali 2,' the story was being discussed with many people. The story evolved over 9-10 months in that way.
If you want to tell a new story, it is a risk. But then you have to do it in the best financial way as possible.
I have been in the industry for about 15 years, and every day has been a learning experience, thanks to changing trends and technology.
I have grown up watching franchise-based movies like 'Star Wars' and read 'Amar Chitra Katha' and had aspired to do cinema like that.
Getting out of a character is emotionally taxing. You get used to being a person on camera, and when you move on, the character remains with you for a long time.
While we were shooting 'Baahubali,' I had a knee injury, and a few months later, Prabhas injured his shoulder. Those two injuries meant a break of around five months from the schedule. So around that time, I was doing absolutely nothing, and Neeraj Pandey called me with 'Baby.'
Not all stories are meant for the big screen.
Over time, I decided to take up only those stories I love.
