'Leader' is a political drama. It's the story of a character who understands what the people want.

'Ghazi' has underwater stunts and was physically taxing. That added to my cardio routine.

I am becoming the 'war lord' actor, be it in 'Baahubali' or 'Ghazi' or 'Madai Thiranthu.' I am proud to be a part of these films.

Before I became an actor, I was a producer and a visual effects supervisor. Our industry wasn't making the kind of films I was interested in.

Thanos is undoubtedly the most powerful entity and villain the world has ever seen - he is virtually indestructible. Imagine a villain so menacing that all the Avengers, Guardians of the Galaxy, and their allies have to come together in a hope to defeat this one guy; such characters come to you once in a lifetime!

I truly believe that cinema is a collaborative effort, and as long as I get to tell, and be part of, interesting stories and work with genuine people, I don't see any project as a 'risk.'

For evening workouts, I work out two body parts; a big muscle and a small, like, say, the chest and the triceps. I lift crazy weights and take no breaks while I'm at it.

It's always nice to have another filmmaker to reassure you that you are making a good quality film.

It wasn't easy to shoot for 'Baahubali.' It was very painful and annoying.

If you live the way others want you to, you are called a nice guy. If you live the way you want, you are called selfish.

We are moving into a phase where what was once alternative cinema is becoming mainstream. I like being in that space.

I've been a part of cool films without even romancing.

In 'The Beginning,' each one of us was introduced, but the audience didn't know our back stories and the drama. You wouldn't have known how deep Bhallaladeva's jealousy for Baahubali is.

If I feel like too much of a star, I can head to Chennai and be a regular guy.

In every film, you get a chance to travel down a new path.

The pacing in Tamil and Telugu is very different from Malayalam cinema.

I want to do films in different languages because I want to tell stories in different genres.

Mumaith Khan has unbelievable energy. She is a powerhouse performer.

What other people think of me is their problem - not mine.

I believe that the mistakes you make in the past are learning experiences and make you grow as a human.

I don't stress too much on things, be it failure or success.

I try and strike a balance between being sensible and sensitive.

Food is my big connect to Old City, and I discovered the culture and history of the city by exploring food joints.

Hindi film industry makes film for the rest of the world. Tamil films are watched by Malay people. When a film is not bound by a language, why should an actor be?