Mahesh Babu

I love holidaying with the kids after working hard, it is amazing.

Directing a film requires a different set of skills. It is a difficult job, and I am happy being an actor.

To be honest, I have never thought about getting into direction.

My father is an amazing person.

Since my father was a superstar, without me knowing it, I became a child star, as my father's entire fan base liked me, and I can't thank my father enough for this, as it was so effortless.

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.

I don't go out of the way to take special care of myself.

If you have a happy home, everything is sorted, I guess.

When I am not working, I am home. I love spending time at my house.

We were five kids at home, and my mother and grandmother ensured that we all had a very grounded upbringing in Madras. Even in school, I never used to tell anyone that my dad was an actor.

Emotions should be real; one shouldn't come across as acting.

'Srimanthudu' is a film very close to my heart. It's my first production, and I'm more than happy with its performance at the box office.

'Brahmotsavam' is a love story set in a family backdrop... It's all about relationships people have on different levels.

I am very close to my brother Ramesh Babu. When my father was away for shootings, my brother would take care of me, and I am very close to him, and yes, Dad's always special. He used to call me and enquire about my film's progress. Whenever I deliver a hit, I can see a glow on my father's face.

We don't give importance to Page 3 or to appear at all the events. Our focus is on our kids and our home.

Even after marriage, our home is important for us.

From my childhood, I am like this. I never go parties and attend functions.

Getting in and out of a character takes its own time for me.

I try to do as much as I can, but I simply can't shoot two films at a time.

I eat right and stay healthy as much as possible.