'They Kept Telling Me, “Why Are You Doing This Film?

we wanted the Himalayas as a backdrop, we didn't shoot it on a green screen.' “We actually went to thalayas and shot on location.'

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“We were able to achieve that kind of output with limited resources. Only because of the director’s experience as a cinematographer. And also definitely the actor, mine, commitment,”

Did you ever expect Mirai to be so huge?

Everybody around me used to warn me. They kept telling me, why are you doing this film? Why are you working with newcomers after your previous film (HanMan), you have a huge blockbuster. You can work with anyone. You can try to talk to anyone from any industry. Why do you do this?

You had faith in Mirai’s team?

I knew Karthik Gattamneni, the director of the film, is immensely talented. Immensely talented. I’ve known him for 10, 12 years. And I had a gut feeling that both of us together can create something. Because I’m a very patient actor.

And I’m someone who supports the director as much as they want. So I was always confident that we can deliver something great if we both collaborate.

And you have delivered. Because apparently the budget was nothing more than Rs 30 crores. Is that correct?

No, sir. We are double of what you have mentioned. Okay.