Directing a film requires a different set of skills. It is a difficult job, and I am happy being an actor. – Mahesh Babu
I work out every day – and my daily routine is a mix of functional and strength training. – Mahesh Babu
When people say they take hits and flops in their stride, I personally feel that they are just lying. Of course, I’m upset when my movies flop. I take it very personally. – Mahesh Babu
My father is my idol, and I have grown up watching his films. He is my biggest influence and inspiration. I have learnt a lot from him, and I am who I am because of him. I’m extremely grateful to him for that. – Mahesh Babu
My son Gautham usually doesn’t watch my films. But he watched ‘Srimanthudu’ in the theatre. – Mahesh Babu
When I work on a movie, I never aim for records, collections or the number one position. I always concentrate on my work and look for ways to improve my acting abilities. I also advise my co-stars not to concentrate on these pretty issues and just focus on acting. – Mahesh Babu
I really don’t know the secret to it, but I’d like to think my desirability is a combination of my personality, my image, and, most importantly, the kind of films I do. – Mahesh Babu
A hit film is what we work for as actors, as that goes to show that we have managed to entertain our audiences who shower us with their love and affection throughout the years. – Mahesh Babu
I don’t know how to put it, but I don’t have many friends. All my friends circle was in Madras, and I lost touch with them. But I’m friends with all my directors, and they are very important for me. – Mahesh Babu
‘Srimanthudu’ was very important for me and my career at that time, so I was tensed. But for ‘Brahmotsavam,’ honestly speaking, I am more excited because of its content. I have attempted something new, and I am keen to see how the audience receives it. – Mahesh Babu
I don’t want to smoke on screen, as I will be sending a wrong message to my fans, and I appeal to my costars too, to avoid smoking scenes if possible. – Mahesh Babu
Being a father is the most important thing, if you ask me. It changed me as a person and gave me an all new life. – Mahesh Babu
On the clothes front, I have a designer who sits with the director for each film to chalk out a look for me based on the script. – Mahesh Babu
Once I finish shooting, I head straight home and spend time with my family. It’s only when I have to promote my films that I make public appearances. – Mahesh Babu
For a Tamil debut, I wanted to make sure the script is the right one. We are hopeful ‘Bramhotsavam’ will be that film. – Mahesh Babu