Rana Daggubati Quotes

No, I am not looking at being a part of television in India, but I may consider movies, if I get to play a strong character.

I've been asked to do action-oriented movies in the past and they just haven't been right for me.

I am one of those people who is not very patient in the makeup chair. I have been offered movies like 'Planet of the Apes' and stuff like 'The Grinch Who Stole Christmas' and I turned them down.

I think Paul Newman had an amazing career. I also love what Tom Hanks has done. He has always made very grounded movies that have something to say. He has found a way to make blockbusters that are about something and that is what I want to do.

I love being part of these giant, epic movies. I take great pride in being part of them.

I had been playing really interesting roles before I got great roles. Little ones - 'The Crying Game' I loved working on, and then 'Bird,' 'Ghost Dog,' so many films.

'Crystal Fairy' was one of the first movies I did after I recommitted to the idea of acting.

I think 'Nick and Norah' was a huge deal for me. It was my first foray into the studio world, and that character was such a gift.

When I began my journey in films, I never thought I'd be playing the lead in my films and was keen to move ahead with roles that give me scope to act.

I have done serious roles in various films including 'Budget Padmanabhan,' 'Thaththi Thavudhu Manasu,' among others.

So far, I'm known for doing more commercial and glamorous roles. But I don't mind doing a short film.

If any fantastic filmmakers want to offer me roles, I'll consider it!

I have done so many films in which either I have been the main lead or part of the supporting cast.

It's an honour for the entire 'Baahubali' team to be associated with Karan Johar, since he is the biggest name in the country as a producer and director with his brand Dharma Productions.

I want to do more movies, more adult roles.

I have always got interesting roles in Malayalam cinema.

Should I be offered the right kind of script, I will be doing a straight Telugu film.

I was never serious about Bollywood films, but when I was offered a film like 'Shanghai,' I took it because it is a good film.

I had worked in Hindi films like 'Jaago,' 'Abra Ka Dabra,' 'Koi Mil Gaya,' but 'Desamuduru' was a different experience.

When I worked as an assistant director in 2007, Indraganti Mohan Krishna offered me a lead role. Now, the same director has made me a villain in 'Gentleman.'

'Daddy' is an amazing Bollywood debut for me. I don't play a typical Bollywood heroine. It's a performance-oriented role.

It would be interesting to explore an opportunity if Hindi filmmakers think I can fit into any character in a film.

I had watched 'Stanley Ka Dabba' and wanted to be a part of Gupte's kind of cinema. As an actor, I am hungry for diverse roles and my sole aim is to learn as much I can from him.

My first mother's role was in 'Aradhana.' But after that in mid to late 1980s, I was being offered more roles of mothers.

I am tired of starring in those films where I am being a part just for the sake of it.