Failure never goes to my heart, and success never goes to my head.

As for the future, you can never predict it, so I don't even think about it.

You evolve with each and every film you do. In every film that I did, I learnt something or the other, and I am constantly learning and hopefully becoming better.

I really want to do roles that have some substance, and I hope writers give us that importance. I can't alone stand up and demand roles like that. It's a collective thing. Writers have to believe in heroines and understand that there's more to a woman than just her curves. It's not that they can't do it. They just choose not to.

I think it's very important to grow as a person from the experiences you encounter in life.

As much as I love to do commercial films, a touching romantic film like Mani Ratnam's 'Geethanjali' will satiate my creative appetite.

Tamannaah is not just pretty on the outside but from within too. She's extremely friendly and grounded. We had mutual admiration for each other and bonded so well. I think I found a sister in her.

I don't party much, but I am open to parties.

'Bengal Tiger' is huge film for me, and I had a blast working with both Ravi Teja and Tamannaah.

Be it commercial or offbeat, I want to establish myself as an actress.

Even if I wish to work with somebody, they should be willing to cast me first.

I'm not doing an item number in any film.

Be it the team or script, everything about 'Imaikkaa Nodigal' is special to me. The script is nothing like what I have done before.

If you want to deliver as an actor, you need to know the language. If you don't know what you are mouthing, how will you perform? For me, it is important to know the language.

I have always been fascinated by Kollywood because of the interesting scripts and genres that they come up with.

For an actor to grow, she needs to play roles that put her out of her comfort zone.

I don't have any acting or theatre background.

I love wearing heels but don't wear it too often because I am comfortable about my height. And for me, comfort comes first.

I completely understand how temporary fame is, and I keep my sanity at all times.

Apart from work, I really have no time for myself. I am literally living out of a suitcase. But I love my life!

I have no complaints except for the fact that I get very little time with my family. However, the happiness they feel every time they see me doing well compensates for everything.

I am really excited to act with a powerhouse of talent like Vijay Deverakonda.

I am conscious of making choices that balance the performance and commercial aspects. It's easy to get stereotyped in this industry.

I understand that, being born with a certain face, people want to see me in certain roles. But one needs to break that image by doing different kinds of films.

Coming from the Malayalam sets, when I went to Telugu, people told me that I wasn't acting and that it felt dead. It was very subtle in Malayalam, while it is slightly dramatic in Telugu. It is quite fascinating to understand what each industry expects of you and work according to that.

I had been living out of a suitcase in hotels, and that was getting to me, so I bought a new house in Hyderabad. I wanted the comfort and warmth of my own home when I return from hectic shootings.

I did not choose acting as a career.

I don't like being put into a category.

As much as I like being part of commercial films that give me visibility with a wide audience, and love being the glamourous girl, at the end of the day, I am an actor, and nothing can be more satisfying than being appreciated for my craft.

It's always exciting to be part of films where you matter and add value.

After completing my honours in English, I remember getting a photograph clicked at a promotional booth put up by Vaseline in a mall. I was just having some fun with my friends, but never in my wildest dreams did I imagine that I will be on the cover of 'Femina.'

My debut film, 'Madras Cafe,' is a political thriller in which John Abraham plays an army officer. My character's name is Ruby Singh, and I play John's wife, with all the strappings of an army man's wife.

After being signed for 'Madras Cafe,' I joined Jogi Singh's acting classes, where I learned the basic nuances.

Whenever I get a chance, I try spending as much time as possible with my family.

What more can an actor ask for than being surrounded by scripts to choose from?

I eat properly and work out a lot.

When a person is juggling a lot of emotions in a single day, it can take a toll.

Ravi Teja means extraordinary energy.

I am a family person. I thank my parents for their upbringing.

I always respect Dil Raju garu.

I am a family person and also very emotional by nature.

As for body-shaming, there will always be people who will love chubby people and those who will dislike them.

I was really looking forward to the release of 'Villain.' I put in a lot of hard work, and I am glad people are noticing basic things - like how I synced perfectly with the Malayalam dialogues or that I came across as a Malayalam girl - makes me feel wonderful.

After completing my studies, I got into advertising.

I learnt to keep my acting subtle.

Whatever the language, I will make the best of the opportunities coming my way.

I'm happy doing good projects.

I'd say an ideal wardrobe should have a mix of high-fashion gowns, clothes that spell 'boho chic,' and at least a few things that are playful.

I don't really get star struck.

The coffee in Araku is the best I have had so far.