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

Naga Chaitanya

Categorized in : Take Actor Trying Criticism

I love taking my bike for a spin during my free time.

free bike time love

I tried my hand in action films, and now I am back to love stories, as people like to see me as a lover boy! But as an actor, I want to try all genres.

i-am me love people

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.

be-happy friends happy life

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

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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.

holidays uncle visiting father

I have been able to balance work and my personal life, and with the presence of a partner, I am stronger and better prepared to face the ups and downs.

face i-am work life

A box-office number is good for a producer and the industry to keep the turnover game on, but as an actor, I give importance to script. I will turn down a script, even if it guarantees Rs. 100 crore, when I'm not convinced with it.

down will game good

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

person i-am shy life

'Premam' moved me; it was almost like seeing life play out on screen.

like me play life

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

person growth important believe

All producers and directors want to make good films.

make good producers want

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.

i-am down confused dad

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.

like age mother house

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

you happy advice father

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

i-am me opinion father

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

film family fun father

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

behind emotion action believe

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

telugu union marriage two

I have no qualms approaching directors who I know will help me grow as an actor.

grow will know me

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

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