In Telugu filmdom, audiences like to see their hero dance, fight and play a larger-than-life character. It's precisely why most of our commercial films do extremely well and get remade too. — Akhil Akkineni Copy Share Image
Honestly, I wanted to play it safe with my first film; I didn't want to do something completely out of the box. — Akhil Akkineni Copy Share Image
For me, Hello' was more of getting my confidence back and gaining the audience's trust. — Akhil Akkineni Copy Share Image
I was always the shy one around, I wouldn't sing even in family gatherings. — Akhil Akkineni Copy Share Image
Being a star son, everywhere I would go the first question that I would face was When is your debut?' I guess that's why… — Akhil Akkineni Copy Share Image
The star family status can easily get you opportunities, but the offers dry up after a point when you don't prove yourself. — Akhil Akkineni Copy Share Image
When someone is mean to a dog, they are being cruel to a living being. — Akhil Akkineni Copy Share Image
Fans always have an opinion of their own. We only try to live up to their expectations. — Akhil Akkineni Copy Share Image
Ever since I can remember, over-expectation and pressure have been my worst enemies. — Akhil Akkineni Copy Share Image
Though my first love is cricket, I was never away from any other disciplines too. — Akhil Akkineni Copy Share Image
I had a normal upbringing, studied in Chaitanya Vidyalaya till class VIII, went to Australia for two years, returned and did my Inter at… — Akhil Akkineni Copy Share Image
