Post debacle of Thikka, Sai Dharam Tej is prepping up with his next Winner. As the film is all set for release, he is cool, composed. Ahead of Winner, Sai gets talking to Gulte for a candid interview.
Pawan Kalyan, Chiranjeevi & Naga Babu
Like my all other uncles, am pretty close with Pawan Mama too. He’s so caring. He’s there whenever I need him. In fact, I was supposed to be launched under his home banner Pawan Kalyan Creative Works, but somehow it didn’t materialise. We’ve been thinking to do a film on his banner, but will have to see when it’s going to happen. Even am very excited to work under his production. Who don’t want to be right?
No, he didn’t watch none of my films yet. Chiranjeevi garu have watched a few of my films like Pilla Nuvvu Leni Jeevitham and he appreciated me. Naga Babu garu too so close and very supporting. Am blessed to be having them as my uncles.
Rumours
It’s been over two years since my debut. I got used to rumours, gossips. I’ve developed thick skin towards them as I don’t have any other option. Especially, rumours on my affairs had no truth. But I didn’t take them seriously as it’s part and parcel of an actor’s life. Also a few are surviving by spreading such. So I left it to them.
But when am really in love with a girl and she too accepts my proposal, I’ll not be calm and will announce to the whole world. It’s 2017, I don’t think there’s no point in hiding love. Being in love is best thing to happen. When it does, what’s the point to keep it as a secret.
Rakul is good friend of mine. We all started at one time. Rakul, me, Sundeep, Regina. So we’re very close. And acting with your friend is really makes your work comfortable.
Marriage
I’m happy being single. I’m enjoying this phase of my life. So far, have been living the way parents like. Let me live my way before I get married. After all, after marriage we have no option but to live the way wife likes. After marriage, we have to listen to wife and no other option. (Giggles).
Winner
I have been planning to work with Gopi anna. He had narrated me a story during Supreme or Thikka and we were thinking. In between, Veligonda Sreenivas has come up with this interesting story. Gopi Anna and I liked and we went ahead. I’ve acted with Jagapathi Babu garu in my first film. Since then, I share special bond with him. I’m glad am acting with him again in Winner.
Anasuya
We’re very happy that she’s part of our film. She’s so beautiful and lively. Like I said in pre-release function, she even inspired Chota garu. Her beauty made his work more interesting.
Upcoming films
I’m doing a brief role in Nakshatram. It’s a 15 minute role. Am very happy to work in Krishna Vamsi sir film at so early part of my life. Every character in his film has an importance and it shines. Upnext is Jawaan where I team up with BVS Ravi. I don’t play a soldier but I play a common man who has to choose between his family and nation.
Telugu Cinema
Yes, Telugu Cinema is going through great change of late. Happy to be witnessing the change and being part of it. Am looking forward to do interesting stuff in days to come. Films like Ghazi, Kshanam, Pelli Choopulu are welcome change. We’re slowly transforming.
Will do whatever entertains audiences. I don’t mind doing commercial films too as long as I entertain. I’m open to multistarrers. Especially looking forward to share screen space with Chiranjeevi garu and Pawan Kalyan garu together.