Top 60 Naga Chaitanya Quotes

My holidays in Hyderabad would be spent on films sets visiting my father and uncle, or in the studios; I was gradually drawn to films.

I wish that ‘Damarukam’ will be a huge hit.

‘Savyasachi’ has got all the essential elements. This is an all-rounder movie. So many girls have called me up during the making of this movie. Never before did I receive those many calls from girls.

Dad has been my guiding force. Whenever I am confused about choosing a script, I discuss it with him. However, I have said ‘no’ to scripts he agreed to, while he has said ‘yes,’ too, for scripts I have turned down. We have this mutual understanding that works between us.

When it comes to scripts, I take a critical look at them and then sound it off with Dad.

Oh, it is a boon to have a lineage like mine. Of course there’s additional responsibility, and I have to live up to expectations all the time, but that’s fine with me.

I was class VI or VII when I had a crush on a girl, and I thought this is the girl I’d marry. When you’re so young, you are crestfallen when things don’t turn out your way and think it’s the end of the world.

Whether between family members or others, there should be a competition. Without that healthy competition, it is impossible to grow as actors.

All producers and directors want to make good films.

Off screen, I am a very shy person, and I want to keep my personal life completely personal.

I’m calm and composed, and I don’t expect a lot from anyone.

I’m interested to branch out to Tamil because I know the language. If Bollywood happens, it will be a bonus, but I’m not working towards a career in it.

My father is definitely the inspiration behind working with new directors.

I want to make every film different from my previous one.

There is no safe zone now: whether it’s commercial or experimental films, the audience wants content. Otherwise, they reject the film.

If somebody asks me to choose a biopic, it would be Narain Karthikeyan because I love racing.

Both Dad and Granddad treat me like a friend.

Love is an eternal feeling, and it is nothing wrong if you are in love with someone. I’m always in love, whether it is with my parents, with my friends, or with myself.

I believe failures are very important in any person’s growth. I’ve learnt what not to do from them.

It’s true that love stories are my comfort zone, and the result that ‘Premam’ got has only boosted my confidence in trying films of this genre.

I love ‘Swamy Ra Ra’ movie and I wanted to act in Sudheer Varma’s direction after watching that film.

Every moment shooting for ‘Manam’ has been very special.

‘Sailaja Reddy Alludu’ bears similarity to my father’s film ‘Allari Alludu,’ and it’s a fun family entertainer.

When ‘Ye Maaya Chesaave’ released, there were no expectations. With ‘100% Love,’ I felt, ‘Oh my God, it has to work.’

I can’t differentiate between mass and class films.

‘Manam’ will always be close to my heart, and I will cherish the the memories of shooting with my grandfather all my life.

Our idea to remake the Malayalam ‘Premam’ was not to make a better film than the original film or correct the mistakes they made or perform better than that hero. The soul of the Malayalam movie was taken and changed a bit to match with the Telugu sensibilities so that our audience can enjoy the movie.

It makes sense for an actor to space out his releases. But filmmaking is unpredictable.

Wherever I go, I’m asked about my marriage. I believe this phase, where people constantly want to know about my marriage, it won’t last long. Let me enjoy while it lasts.

I learn everything with my every film. If we stop learning, we would stop growing as an actor.

To survive in this industry, you need to prove yourself. Stardom follows.

It’s time for Telugu cinema to make its presence felt.

I was 19 or 20 when I was confused whether to take up films as a career. At that juncture, I enrolled in an acting workshop and then eventually realised I was destined to be in films.

After my marriage, I feel stronger and confident to do anything.

My mother was very strict, and though I was reserved, I did give in to certain demands of my age, like sneaking out of the house to hit Dublin.

I always feel pleasure while introducing new talent.

My father’s only advice is to ‘do what makes you happy,’ and I follow it religiously.

Production-wise, it is difficult to shoot an entire film in the U.S. It’s logistically difficult, as getting permission takes time, and it is also expensive to shoot there.

My father always watches my films and gives his opinion. I am even ready to reshoot at times if he asks me to.

To me, love is everything. I can’t think of living without it happily. Only when it’s there in my life do things happen smoothly for me.

I don’t like to mix my personal and professional life. Both are different, and I don’t mix it.

I wasn’t very good at studies but was into a lot of extra-curricular activities. I used to play the keyboard and bass guitar in my school band and went on to study keyboard from Trinity College, London.

I wanted to do action, and it was a bit irritating when people called me a chocolate boy. I can do other films, too.

I have the fear of losing everything. At times, I get these reality checks which make me aware of what a privileged life I lead.

I’m not the type who parties regularly. I’m happy sitting at home, cooling my heels.

I don’t usually prefer over-the-top action.

I think I did experimental roles too early in my career.

My father and my grandfather always watch my films and share their feedback with me. It helps me a lot in my own career.

I believe in films that have logic behind every emotion or action.

Akkineni fans are the best.

Your work should do the talking and define who you are. That’s the mantra I follow.

I really liked ‘Premam,’ and when we decided to remake it, our intention was never to make a better film.

The Tamil industry has a huge market and already has many talented actors. So, making a mark in Kollywood is not easy. I will have to choose the right script and do it the right way.

I take criticism positively, and I keep trying to develop as an actor.

I feel that, irrespective of a hit or flop, there’s always pressure on an actor. When you give a flop, there’s a pressure to ensure that the next film works, and when you give a hit, you want to keep it going. So, the pressure of success and failure is always there, and that’s what keeps me going.

In most Telugu families, marriage is a union of two families, and ‘Rarandoi Veduka Chuddam’ presents conflicts from that aspect.

I think Grandad’s demise brought our family closer. He has been such a great personality and inspiration to us.

I love fresh ideas and want to do films which offer something new.

I prefer hanging out with my small group of friends, maybe head to the beach once in three months, pursue my hobbies, and just be happy with the small joys of life.

I’d love for Samantha to continue acting after our marriage. She has worked hard to achieve her stardom. Unlike me, she had no family empire to back her career in Telugu cinema.