What inspired Ilaiyaraaja to compose for Shashtipoorthi? He believed in the story. Ilaiyaraaja said he has always supported newcomers, and the sincerity of the Shashtipoorthi team reminded him of early collaborations wi [...]

How did Bhairava come to you? Producer Bellamkonda Suresh sir called and shared the story. I trust his judgment. I saw the original film and liked it. The subject is universal, and we adapted it for the Telugu audience [...]

Why did you choose Vijay Kanakamedala as the director for Bhairava? After doing several stylish and commercial films, I wanted to connect with the mass audience emotionally. I was looking for a rural, rooted story. This [...]

Did Nagin (1954) mark your entry into Hindi films? After AVM’s Bahar became a success in multiple languages, S Mukherjee sent director Nandlal Jaswantlal to sign me for Nagin. Its massive success led to many fil [...]

What inspired you to remake the original 'Garudan' as Bhairavam in Telugu? I loved the commercial strength of the original story and the opportunity to work with three lead actors. We’ve kept the core emot [...]

What inspired the title ‘Eleven’ for the movie? The title is drawn directly from the story. It’ll make perfect sense after watching the film. It’s not just a number it has emotional and narrative [...]

How did you become part of the film Bhairavam? Aditi: Director Vijay Kanakamedala watched my debut Tamil film and felt I was perfect for this role. He called and narrated the concept, and I instantly said yes. What c [...]

What was your experience like working on Black, White and Gray? It was a deep and layered role. I had to understand why my character made certain choices and really get into her emotional space. Were you comfortable [...]

What was Randeep Hooda like as a child? Randeep was naughty but lovable. His mother Asha Hooda believed that a bit of mischief keeps the brain active and sharp. How did Randeep’s schooling influence his love fo [...]

What can audiences expect from #Single? Sri Vishnu: This is a laugh-riot from start to finish. The screenplay and story are fresh, with a beautiful love angle. It’s a clean entertainer for both youngsters and fami [...]

How did you get the opportunity to be part of #Single? Working with Geetha Arts was always a dream. When I got the call for this project, I was thrilled. It’s a fun-filled film with great content and an amazing ca [...]

Your earlier works had horror and action. Why choose a romantic comedy like 'Single'? My first Tamil film was a comedy entertainer produced by the legendary S.P. Balasubrahmanyam. Comedy is not new to me. I&rsqu [...]

You traveled across the country for HIT 3 promotions. How was the public response? Nani: The response has been fantastic. From shoot locations to promotional events, the energy has been very positive. Audiences are [...]

Can you tell us about your character in HIT 3? I play Mridula in HIT 3. While Arjun Sarkar's character is intense and violent, Mridula is independent and layered. There’s a strong contrast between them, and my [...]

Tell us about your background and how your journey into acting began. Indra Ram: I’m from Vijayawada and completed my engineering from Delhi University. Along with academics, I trained in gymnastics and dance. I&r [...]

In HIT 3, you’re seen playing a 45-year-old character. How did you come to terms with taking up a role older than your actual age? Nani: Honestly, I think it’s refreshing. Most actors, including mysel [...]

How did the idea of Arjun S/O Vyjayanthi originate and how was Kalyan Ram approached? The producers initially wanted to do a mass film with Kalyan Ram. After building his character, I envisioned a powerful mother role a [...]

How do you feel about your journey from anchor to actor? Pradeep: I feel truly lucky. I got the right opportunities at the right time. From RJ to TV anchor to actor — each step helped me grow. The audience has sup [...]

My character in 'Odela 2' will be very impactful. The film will give a great theatrical experience to the audience: Heroine Hebba Patel Tamannaah Bhatia is all set to entertain in her Never Before character in th [...]

Can you tell us about your character in Robinhood? Sreeleela: I play Neera Vasudev, a girl who returns to India from abroad. She’s cute, bubbly, and lives in her own world. I think audiences will connect with her [...]