N. T. Rama Rao, Jr. Quotes

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 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.

Life needs to be like a roller-coaster ride with ups and downs. Otherwise, it’s not exciting.

I believe in doing what I am best at.

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.

I am a typical Telugu boy dominated by all the qualities of a Hyderabadi because I was born and brought up here.

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.

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 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.

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 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 am a very shy person who is just close to himself. So I would refrain from talking about my personal life.

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.