Akhil Akkineni Quotes

Even in Indian cinema, there is so much work that I have accepted because I'm comfortable and so much I have declined because I haven't been comfortable.

I'm happy that the kind of films I'm doing right now is reaching a wider audience, and I'm looking forward to direct Hindi films as well.

I definitely want to work in Hindi films.

I would love to do more Hindi films, but I am very laid-back that way and wouldn't go looking for more films.

I would even love to do a Bengali film if a good offer is made to me.

The average Indian doesn't care about Hollywood movies because they have far too many movies of their own to watch, to miss, and I hope a story like 'Million Dollar Arm,' that is actually about India and deals with these two Indian kids, resonates over there and makes people want to go and see the movie.

A few words of Hindi appear here or there, but it's all Urdu. I feel that if the popular culture, which is what Hindi films are, uses Urdu, it's not going to diminish.

I find the songs and dances in Hindi films fascinating, and I know I will do justice to them, as I am a trained dancer.

Well the Bombay film wasn't always like how it is now. It did have a local industry. There were realistic films made on local scenes. But it gradually changed over the years.

'Ranjhana' and 'Shamitabh' really gave me a wider exposure to Hindi-speaking audience.

There is nothing wrong with commercial cinema if it is made well. In fact, if you ask me, the Hindi film industry has also produced some truly outstanding works over the years.

I got good offers from Bollywood because I can speak Hindi very well.

I'd love to do more Tamil films; unfortunately, I don't get any substantial roles.

I have not planned my Bollywood career the way I have planned my career in Bengali films.

I hadn't made up my mind whether I had to do Hollywood or Bollywood films because I loved both, and I grew up on both. So I am glad that Bollywood chose me.

I was about 19 when I began working for Hindi films.

I've learnt that there's absolutely no difference in Telugu and Hindi industries. Everything is almost identical. The only difference is that Hindi films have a wider release.

I am comfortable in my space in Punjabi cinema.

Bollywood works as hard as regional cinema makers.

I watch a lot of Hindi films. I live in Hyderabad, where 60 per cent of the people speak Hindi.

Having portrayed English-speaking Indian characters in British and American projects, I have always wanted to use my mother tongue in an Indian film.

I could even do an Oriya film if the role excites me.

I am very grateful to Telugu movies, as they have been the main reason for my entry into Bollywood.

I'm very happy that whenever we talk about Bengali cinema anywhere in India, people talk about me with a lot of respect.

Bollywood is getting bigger and better.