To survive in this industry, you need to prove yourself. Stardom follows.

Your work should do the talking and define who you are. That's the mantra I follow.

I'm not a social guy. I don't like the constant media glare on everything I do.

I have the fear of losing everything. At times, I get these reality checks which make me aware of what a privileged life I lead.

As an actor, it's really important for me to improve my work, and I take criticism in a positive sense.

I never had many girls in my life.

When I told my father about Samantha, he simply laughed and said that he is happy and that he already knew about our love story.

I really liked 'Premam,' and when we decided to remake it, our intention was never to make a better film.

We fell in love during the making of 'Ye Maaya Chesave' in 2009, and the love affair continued very well in the following years. I was, however, delaying revealing to my parents about my love affair despite Sam's insistence. One day, when we were chatting casually, Sam threatened to tie a 'rakhi' on me if I didn't tell about the love to my parents.

Most of my time is in front of the camera, so the little time that I get is mine alone.

It's true that love stories are my comfort zone, and the result that 'Premam' got has only boosted my confidence in trying films of this genre.

I was 19 or 20 when I was confused whether to take up films as a career. At that juncture, I enrolled in an acting workshop and then eventually realised I was destined to be in films.

I believe failures are very important in any person's growth. I've learnt what not to do from them.

I have been able to balance work and my personal life, and with the presence of a partner, I am stronger and better prepared to face the ups and downs.

I love fresh ideas and want to do films which offer something new.

I wasn't very good at studies but was into a lot of extra-curricular activities. I used to play the keyboard and bass guitar in my school band and went on to study keyboard from Trinity College, London.

'Manam' will always be close to my heart, and I will cherish the the memories of shooting with my grandfather all my life.

When it comes to scripts, I take a critical look at them and then sound it off with Dad.

I want to be known as an actor who can do all kinds of roles.

I'm not the type who parties regularly. I'm happy sitting at home, cooling my heels.

Every moment shooting for 'Manam' has been very special.

I think I did experimental roles too early in my career.

I'm a very private person, and I never felt the need to speak about my relationship in public.

I'm not very particular about the commercial angle in my films, but entertainment is very important.