Prabhas Quotes

Every year we go to Shirali, which is between Murudeshwar and Bhatkal. We have our roots there. The most special part of the trip is visiting the Shri Chitrapur Math.

My first film is coming out, and it's in 3D, and it's 'The Hobbit,' so it's a bit weird.

Sundance is going to be a defining moment in my life. But the unfortunate thing about Sundance is, when you have a film there, you can't have the opportunity to see other films.

My father ran London Films. He made films like 'The Red Shoes,' 'The Third Man.' And he had had a long career in the film business, which was bifurcated with a career in intelligence. He had to deal with gangsters, and sometimes he would take me with him. Also, I went to school with their children.

If a movie isn't released, it's one thing, but if you know it will be, it's nice to have closure and see it come out.

It's the thing they don't teach you in film school - what happens after you finish your movie.

My grandmother was an actress too. In the thirties and forties she was under contract with Universal Studios. Crazy credits, lots of them. My dad was also under contract with Universal Studios. And my first film was shot on the same stage they both worked on at Universal.

It's always great to be able to go to a premiere with the actors there.

Well, this is the second time I've done New Directors.

Before, it was just about making the films - and now it's releasing them. Which is a steep learning curve.

'Stardust' ended up being my first film in 2007.

The first time I went to Cannes, Gus Van Sant was there in competition with 'Last Days.'

I'll never get another first premiere again, especially at Sundance. I've just been trying to fully engage myself in everything that's going on, and I hope to see other movies here while I'm here! I really want to!

When your first movie releases, in my case it was 'Munnabhai MBBS,' I was just relieved that it was out there. Just that sheer thought makes you happy.

Today, filmmaking isn't just about shooting and releasing. You've to structure the marketing of a film.

Once the censorship board clears a film, there should not be any other obstacle for a film's theatrical run.

Sometimes we postpone releases because of another big film or some other reasons. In the end, the big film, too, postpones, and the impact is on the small films. So once you decide on a release date, you have to go ahead with it.

Ever since I became an actor, I wanted my film to release on Eid.

Even after spending a substantial time in the entertainment business, before the release of a film, I am nervous.

When Shah Rukh's film can make it to the theatres for Diwali, why can't my film release on the same day?

One day, I got a call from Mani Ratnam sir's assistant, who said that the ace director was impressed after watching 'Naan' trailer and wanted me to do a cameo in 'Kadal.' I was on cloud nine and my joy knew no bounds. However, I had no other option than to say no since the date required by Mani Ratnam was exactly the release date of 'Naan.'

In my Bengali films, I am involved with all the promotional activities, release date posters etc.

I am very excited about 'Raees.' But more than this, I am nervous, too. It feels like I am under pressure to show my acting skills.

It is always wonderful to have a theatrical release; lot of filmmakers desire that.

My grandfather D. Ramanaidu has been in the film business for over 50 years, so I grew up in films.