His recent display screen day trip after years, Trivkram Srinivas’ Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo, had fanatics thronging to the theatres. Garnering round 2 hundred crores, it’s said to be Allu Arjun’s largest hit to this point. Unencumbered by the hysteria, the ‘elegant star’ is busy running on Sukumar’s tentatively titled Seshachalam based totally on the sandalwood mafia in Chittoor and Venu Sriram’s Icon, a romantic entertainer. Icon he virtually is. Born in a movie circle of relatives, Arjun’s interface with the digital camera started as a toddler in Chiranjeevi’s Vijetha. Meandering briefly toward animation as a teen, he finally again home… to films, debuting with ok.
Raghavendra Rao’s Gangotri (2003). for the reason that then the Bunny’s been unstoppable. way to satellite tv for pc and social media, his films and reputation have reached the remotest corners of the arena such as the sandy ridges of the middle East. His swagger and sex-attraction having a generic idiom . Grandson of actor Allu Rama Lingaiah, son of filmmaker Allu Aravind, nephew to Chiranjeevi and actor/filmmaker Pawan Kalyan, cousin of Ram Charan and older brother of Allu Sirish… Allu Arjun may additionally belong to a movie clan, but his aura is his personal.
Given the success ratio of your films, you appear to have cracked the secret of a blockbuster…
Nobody in the world is aware of the name of the game to a blockbuster. You just need to follow your gut feeling. now and again you’re wrong, from time to time you’re right. typically, while you observe your coronary heart, you emerge as being right.
Does it entail stress to do better each time?
Genuinely. I make efforts to make each film, each overall performance better than the previous one. I push myself to the maximum limit. what’s viewed as pressure is likewise a kind of delight. at the end of the day it’s handiest approximately enhancing your self as an actor.
Coming from a movie circle of relatives, did you usually want to be an actor?
Initially, I desired to be an animator. however quickly my interest fizzled out.. while you’re born in a film own family, you’re influenced through the environment. anywhere you move, you’re bound to go back to films. This region has a few sort of gravity.
Do you’ve got a experience of opposition vis-à-vis your famous person family?
In no way. It’s your personal journey regardless of the opposition. From the out of doors it appears, everyone is part of the race, running together. however from the interior, you’re running together with your own self, in step with your capability.
You’ve a fan following in the Hindi heartland. Any plans to debut in Hindi movies?
Hindi films are on my desire-listing for positive. specifically, when you have a lot appreciation coming your way. Cinema is a conventional language even though tradition differs from area to area. finally, the content has to the touch the heart. also, Hindi satellite is a large supply of revenue for us. however to step into Hindi movies, I want the right filmmaker and the proper script. a few offers did come alongside but nothing tremendous as such. perhaps, it’s time for me to move things and paintings round it.
How has Telugu cinema evolved down the years?
Every enterprise has strands – industrial and parallel. those streams are interdependent and draw from each different in terms of actors and technicians. in the closing decade, parallel cinema in Telugu films has grown. The nice instance could be Mahanati (based on legendary actress Savithri). It’s now not a normal business movie. but it won three national awards. Baahubali, a commercial movie, had amazing content. these films are classic examples of the combination.
Your lovers pass berserk to catch a glimpse of you. How does it feel?
I’ve been around for 15 years and feature skilled this insanity frequently. It’s something we actors work day and night for. all the sacrifices we make is to witness this insanity. So while it occurs, we embody it and live every second of it. For you it is able to seem as ‘madness’. however for me it’s pure love.
A crazy fan moment…
These days, my team knowledgeable me that some lovers from the center East had come to Hyderabad just to look me. They had been looking forward to nearly two days within the wish of catching a glimpse of me. I invited them in and presented them tea. They shared that they had a set of my pics and movies returned home. They watched my movies despite the fact that they didn’t understand the language. It was a humbling experience.
Do you maintain a connect with your fans?
Sure. within the South, we remain carefully related with our lovers. We feel a experience of obligation closer to them. even though they misbehave, we experience responsible. I even apologise on their behalf. I ask them to workout restraint. but I usually stand up for them. I’m thankful to my lovers for making me who i am.
How do you handle all of the woman attention round you?
(Laughs) My wife (Sneha Reddy) is extraordinarily strict. also, I don’t believe my female enthusiasts would want to disturb my marital existence. They know I’m married and have children (son Ayaan and daughter Arha). My spouse says they must live with me to recognise how i am truly. She’s positive they’d no longer continue to be my lovers.
Are you a romantic?
Sure, i am. My spouse will vouch for that. for instance, these days, we had deliberate a vacation. but
I used to be caught up with paintings, My spouse and kids needed to keep on with out me. however someway, my work got postponed. I surprised them with an unplanned go to. They were so satisfied.
Your daughter Arha’s video doing the dosa step inside the Ramuloo ramulaa music (Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo) became a rage. Are you k with children coming under the media glare?
Whether they percentage a video or not, my youngsters will come under the media glare. They’re youngsters in a special situation. Media glare does have an effect on them. They need to adapt to that and address it with humility. Having said that, I don’t videograph and share each second of my life. i love sharing a few moments on social media. It’s higher the kids get used to this. in order that they don’t lose their stability later. They received’t be taken in by way of the euphoria.
Do you keep your youngsters in thoughts whilst you signal a film?
I experience responsible no longer most effective toward my children but toward society at big. What I do has a huge effect now not simply on my youngsters but on youngsters. What I do on display might also seem fun. however it isn’t once I do it. normally, I do share the day’s happenings with my kids. I tell them approximately the movie, the location, the track… whatever that would be of hobby to them.
You’re a celebrity on social media as well. What are your perspectives approximately social media?
All of it relies upon on how you operate the platform. It’s a incredible possibility for precise things. If used wrongly it is able to have an unwanted impact. I’m a high quality character. I don’t step into any controversy. Of late, I’m drawn to Instagram and Pinterest. I’m not a good deal of a Tiktok person. i really like pics. I’m an Instagram addict.
You have gained 5 Filmfare Awards. How a good deal do awards mean to you?
Actually, the first time I received a Filmfare Award for Parugu, i used to be pleasantly surprised. Later, I got it for Vedam. Race Gurram was one movie for which I genuinely wanted the Black female. I appreciate awards.
I sense happier when it’s given to the right man or woman. i was so happy while Vijay Deverakonda won the award for for Arjun Reddy. I’d also liked Jr NTR’s performance in Jai Lava Kusa. (Smiles) I’m extraordinarily glad once I’m honoured with a Filmfare because I realize I’m the maximum deserving. That’s as honest as I may be.
You’ve labored with Hindi actresses like Rakul Preet Singh and Pooja Hegde. What makes them unique?
Absolutely everyone has their strengths. South Indian women can pull off rustic characters nicely. B-city ladies ace glamorous roles. they have a ‘cosmo’ vibe. They’ve been born and brought up in that kind of ethos. They mirror that on screen.
What recommendations do you give in your younger brother, actor Allu Sirish?
Oh, I keep giving suggestions all the time. Like how to speak, the way to avoid certain things, the easiest way to do some thing… He advises me too. We’re constantly bouncing off ideas to every other. It become his idea that I reach out to the nationwide media to promote Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo.
He pushed me to do it.
An actor whom you remember your function model…
Stardom is difficult to acquire. It’s an person adventure. I draw idea from Mr Amitabh Bachchan. At 70-plus,
I’d want to be like him. it might be splendid to awaken every morning and have paintings to stay up for. it might be a laugh to work with young humans even at that age. It’s a unprecedented privilege for any actor.