Mahesh Babu Quotes

The first film is very important, and one needs to choose the right kind of debut project. I also think the second film is equally important, as it needs to be a notch higher.

I have lot of respect of filmmakers who work in Telugu and Tamil.

I'd love to do Tamil movies whenever the right script comes by.

'Richie' was my first Tamil audition and first Tamil film.

'Saawariya' was my debut film. It will always be the most special film.

I thought every other kid was like me. I'd watch films and act them out on my own and wish I could be one of the actresses. When I saw 'Pride And Prejudice,' the one with Colin Firth, I just absolutely knew that was what I wanted to do, and for 'Cranford' to be my first job was poetic, really.

The first film I was in was called 'Straight Time.' I was five-years old, and I was playing my father's son.

The director sent for me for Tarzan. I climbed the tree and walked out on a limb. The next day I was told I was an actor.

I tested on a lot of TV shows and films after I finished drama school.

My primary focus will be Malayalam films. I will choose from what comes my way and take a call irrespective of the language.

I've always believed that it's the film that chooses the actor and not the other way round.

I am delighted to have won a place in both Tamil and Telugu film industry.

When I am offered a film, I don't ask whether I will be singing any of the movie's tracks.

Back in the day, I was keen on working on a film with the superstars - Mammootty and Mohanlal. But they wanted me to make a film with them in Tamil.

I was clear about the fact that my first film should be 'big,' since it's the start of your whole career graph.

'Punda' marks my entry into Kannada and 'Krishnaleelai' will be my Tamil debut. It was a good experience shooting for both the films.

'Ex Machina' was the first film I'd auditioned for. I didn't have an agent.

I would definitely love to do more Tamil films. I feel more connected to the people here. In fact, I call it my own industry.

I am very choosy about my films. I don't do a film just for the sake of money.

For me, Malayalam films remain the most important. I don't want to do more Tamil films just for the sake of it.

If Hello' had been my debut film, the numbers would have played out differently.

I started with Pudhu Paattu' in K'town.

My introduction into the film industry happened with 'Masaan,' which was a multi-star cast film. I was just a part of the film.

Kollywood is my parent film industry. It was here that I was born as an actress and grew as an artist.

I am thrilled to be a part of Tamil cinema as it is an interesting place.