As a soft drink brand ambassador, how do you react to the issue of pesticides in colas?
Fans have been disappointed. So I haven’t renewed my contract which ends in May ’07.
There’s hype over the price Bollywood stars command. But top Telugu and Tamil stars have been more highly paid for a long time.That’s because Hindi is the national language. From what I know, Rajnikanth is the highest paid star. When you look at the business southern films generate, our prices are justified.
You’re the best dancer in Telugu cinema. Which other actor’s dance skills do you like?
I admire Prabhu Deva and Hrithik Roshan. But I enjoy watching Govinda who makes you want to get up and dance with him.
How has your latest release Stalin done?
In terms of collections on the first day, KANK came first followed by Krrish and Stalin.
Is there a market for Telugu films abroad?
Yes, especially in the US and Australia.
Will the studio system of shooting films popularised by Akshay Kumar and Hrithik Roshan work with Telugu stars?
It may not work here. Such films cater mainly to multiplexes. Here, each film is worth a lot for distributors and buyers. Besides, factory films tend to corner creativity.
Most stars use their appeal to start businesses like restaurants or designer wear. But you chose blood and eye banks.
I’ve achieved more than the goals I set for myself. The eye and blood banks are my way of expressing gratitude to society.
Dr, Padmabhushan or megastar Chiranjeevi?
Mana Chiranjeevi (Our Chiranjeevi).
When’re you launching your son?
Next year.
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