How to dance like allu arjun
Watch David Warner's latest Instagram video; recreates Tollywood star Allu Arjun's dance moves : The Tribune India
Arjun, the star of the Telugu-language action film, reacted to Warner's video with fire and laughter emojis in the comments section
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Tribune Web Desk
Chandigarh, January 23
David Warner getting into the shoes of famous South India actor Allu Arjun seems unbelievable but that’s what the Australian opener seems to have tried.
Taking to Instagram Warner on Friday shared a video of him recreating Allu Arjun's dance moves from the 'Srivalli' song in the movie Pushpa: The Rise.
Arjun, the star of the Telugu-language action film, reacted to Warner's video with fire and laughter emojis in the comments section. The video went viral on the social media platform, garner over a million likes within five hours of being shared. "#pushpa what's next??" wrote the Australian star cricketer in the caption accompanying the video.
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Warner, who led SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) to the IPL title in 2016, recently opened up on being removed as captain by the franchise in the last season. He was released by SRH ahead of the IPL mega auction.
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Allu Arjun's Srivalli hook step by a Korean vlogger wearing a red chequered shirt and brown pants gets a thumbs up from netizens.
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New Delhi: South superstar Allu Arjun's Pushpa: The Rise has seen massive success. The swag, style and dialogues of this Telugu entertainer have become a rage globally with many Bollywood stars, international cricketers and now South Korean influencers too are enacting it, adding their own twist to the recreations.
A viral video of a South Korean woman, who is a social media influencer with 30.4K followers on Instagram has been viewed many times. The personal blog named Korean G1 is learning Hindi and Urdu (as her own bio).
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Wearing a red chequered shirt and brown pants, the Korean vlogger easily recreates Allu Arjun's Srivalli hook step.
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‘Pushpa: The Rise's dream run at the ticket counters worldwide has surprisingly surpassed the collections of the biggest box-office hits from different language industries, creating a new box office record for South superstar Allu Arjun.
Allu Arjun’s ‘Pushpa: The Rise’ was released on December 17 last year. Despite the COVID pandemic, the film garnered more than a staggering Rs 300 crore at the box office. Pushpa’s Hindi dubbed version was also able to cross the mark of Rs 100 crore.
The superstar will next be seen in the second part of Pushpa titled- ‘Pushpa: The Rule’. The sequel will also be directed by Sukumar.
After extending its theatrical run and getting an amazing response at the BO, the Hindi version of the movie had marked its OTT debut on Amazon Prime Video.
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He belongs to one of the most influential and respected film families in the country. The grandson of a versatile expressive man, Allu Ramalingayya, and the son of Allu Aravind, one of the most significant film producers in the country, Allu Arjun was always destined to become a star. We talked to him ourselves…
At the entrance to the prestigious office of Geeta Arts, I am greeted by a full-length poster of Allu Arjun from Iddarammayilatho. As I wait for a stylish star, the cult hit and my favorite song Uppenantha Prema (from Aarya 2) scroll through my mind and his killer dance moves pop into my head. It's a sunny day and butterflies are fluttering in my stomach! I have to admit, I am a big fan of Allu Arjun. I drift off a little and my imagination paints his grand appearance as he walks into the office, all stylish and chic, like his on-screen persona for which he is so famous. Of course, reality treated me differently... Allu Arjun entered, dressed in jeans and a white T-shirt, which emphasized his magnificent body. His mesmerizing eyes were hidden by sunglasses. Take my word for it - Bunny doesn't need a big movie outing to impress. In casual clothes, with his charming smile, he looks absolutely stunning... and we finally get to the interview.
Tell me about growing up in Chennai.
Oh, I grew up like any other boy from a middle-class family that has a special charming culture. You see, in Chennai, no matter how much money your family has, you are still raised at the level of the "middle" class. Therefore, from the outside, I was an ordinary boy, down to earth with realities. At home, I was completely different, because we lived with my grandfather. The air was just charged with cinema! Fans kept coming and going. I still remember what was the custom when fans came in large groups to meet movie stars. NTR lived in a house next to us, and fans came to meet him. And on the way back, they stopped by to meet my grandfather. It used to happen that 5-6 buses came - this is 300-400 people - they came to say hello, and grandfather greeted them from the veranda. In addition, famous artists constantly came to visit us ...
Seeing such a level of devotion, acting must have been something exciting for you…
Yes, I have always been proud of my grandfather's achievements. But as a child, I never seriously thought about acting as my path. A year before I was offered Gangotri, I did a little dance number in Chiranjiva's film, Daddy. But many people liked this number, they praised me. After that, I was offered several films. But at that time I had already seen the performance of many outstanding actors and thought that there were things that I could do better than them. For example, dance. And so I decided to go to the movies.
You debuted as the boy next door in Gangotri. Arya made you a star. Then there were wonderful roles in "Happy", "Bunny" and your subsequent films. Then you conquered everyone with "Desamuduru", which brought you the status of "macho". Why did you go through this path of transformation? What is the effect of such a transformation?
The idea of well chiselled, toned bodies has always been in cinema. And although the movie characters had beefy bodies, it was common practice for them to flash only biceps and wide chests in the neckline of the shirt. Attention has never been paid to the press, thus the notorious "cubes". I believe that a properly shaped abs is the most sexually attractive. When I heard the story of "Desamuduru" and learned about my character in this film, I thought this was just the right opportunity to test my beliefs - and it worked. I have always said that if you have a well-shaped body, then no matter what you wear, it will look good.
If Desamuduru broke through your chocolate bunny image, then Arya 2 made you a style icon. With "Arya 2" you brought a new wave of importance to the appearance of the hero. Suddenly, the very concept of "style" became fundamentally important. What was it like working on this film?
Sukumar came to me and told me the story of this film. I really liked the whole concept of the three main characters and how the story weaves around them. This is how Arya happened in my life. Arya 2, as the second film in the series, understandably had a lot in common with the previous film. But we still wanted to bring new elements to the story. I believe in specialization - we don't have to do everything ourselves. Until then, there was no such specialty (profession) in the film industry as "stylist" - there was usually one person who did make-up, hair and clothes - all together. One multi-tasking person, the saying "To do everything - to be able to do nothing" is embodied. I believe that everything needs an organized approach, I wanted one person to do one job, not several - and that it was the right person. When we thought about how Arya 2 could be different from Arya, one of the differences we wanted to make visible was the look of the film. I felt that this was the right moment to realize my beliefs. I voiced the idea of dividing responsibilities between stylist, make-up artist, hairdresser and dresser. I found local stylists, suggested them - and it worked!
With constant commercial hits and huge fan love, you surprised the film industry with Being Human. Krish once mentioned that this film came about because of your belief in its plot. Why did you take such a risk by taking on the Being Human story?
I choose each of my films because of the love of its plot. When I choose a film, I think about how not to fall into a box, an acting niche, or a predefined genre. I have always believed in versatility. As for Being Human, when Krish told me this story, I really liked it. I also knew that I alone would not be enough for the story. "Being Human" is not the story of one character, the film needed other main roles. And I felt that thanks to this film, a new trend, a worldview will be born in Telugu cinematography ... In any cinema there is commercial cinema and alternative cinema. I believe good cinema can come from both directions. But empty films also appear here and there. Telugu cinema has a huge share of commercial cinema with very few alternative films. In Tamil cinema, these directions are more equivalent. Malayalam cinema has only alternative cinema, but no commercial cinema. I have always believed that cinema can flourish only when these two directions exist in harmonious proportion. I am a commercial actor, but I can, from time to time, make alternative films. What I have become now is thanks to commercial cinema, and if my participation in alternative themes can help and promote it, then why not? That's how "Being Human" came about. This film is my contribution to alternative cinema. When I accepted this role, I was sure that no one would call "Being Human" a failed attempt. Whether the film will be accepted or not - it was not fundamentally important. In a professional sense, I had nothing to lose, not for a second was I afraid that if "Being Human" failed, it would affect my commercial success or reputation. Because with every movie there will always be those who like it and those who hate it. We made Being Human for the part of the audience that likes alternative cinema.
With a father like Allu Aravind, who turned many actors into stars and superstars, it must be wonderful to receive his guidance. Do you ask him for advice or opinion on your projects?
Of course! A lot of his advice is implemented in all my films! To this day, I always seek his guidance.
Tell us about your relationship with megastar Chiranjeevi.
Easy. People say I'm a good actor, great dancer and all that. To be honest, there are a lot of hardworking people like me. There are many talented actors in Hyderabad who are simply not given the chance to show their abilities. This is all later, which is not so easy to establish itself in the acting field. But we are this chance came very easily thanks to Chiranjeevi. What's more, it now takes a brand that moviegoers can rely on to attract audiences to theaters and get three hours of their time there. And Chiranjeevi gave me this brand that everyone was counting on, and it helped me to start my career in the right way. I always do my best to live up to his expectations of me. He had a great influence on me in every way. The more films I made, the more I understood him. Since we are from the same family, I had the chance to observe him up close and learn a lot from him.
You dance like a dream. Tell us about it.
Oh, thank you. I never learned to dance professionally. I just work very hard. I don't allow myself to relax like, "Oh, okay, I'm good at dancing already. " I keep telling myself that I can't dance, pushing myself forward to learn new things and experiment more. I dance for people who love to dance. I try more and more new movements to meet their expectations. True, I'm worried that many people try to repeat my dances at home, but when I do my numbers, I have an experienced instructor and I know the technical side of the movements. If you dance the same without preparation, you can seriously harm yourself.
Now that all the actors are "putting on their ballet flats", do you feel any competition for the rising dance bar? Have you ever spent more time dancing in a film than acting?
There are many good dancers, not necessarily actors. In dancing, I compete with experienced dancers, not with actors. I want to dance like a dancer. There was a time when I was so absorbed in dancing that I forgot about the film itself. But now I've calmed down a little about it. I participate in this as much as the film or the song itself requires. Again, with a trained body, you can dance much better.
You broke a lot of girls' hearts by getting married...
Well, I'd get married sooner or later anyway. It wasn't a surprise. It's not like I got married as a teenager. But yes, I've seen evidence of my broken hearts. I understand their pain because I had a similar experience when one of my favorite actresses, Aishwarya Rai, got married. I grew up on her films, and it's not that I had a crush and all that, but the very idea that my favorite actress is getting married touched me very much. So I imagine how girls feel when I get married. I am very flattered to receive so much love!
Tell us about your sweet love story.
Actually, in the tone of your own words, everything was very simple and very nice. There was not at all all the drama that the media hyped. I wanted to get married. She wanted to get married. My family was looking for a possible union, hers too. Mutual friends suggested that since both our families are looking for partners to marry their children, why don't we meet and see what happens. I knew Sneha before. I wanted to try it, and we decided that if something came of it, then we would tell our families to meet to discuss this topic. Since we met, got to know each other and realized that we should get married, 2-3 months have passed. It is clear that this time was needed to make such an important and life-defining decision. And just when we were going to talk to the parents, the media brought this story to the public and even said that we had been dating for a long time. Our families learned about our decision from the newspapers. It was a moment of absolute shame, but later everything was settled. If our families had found out before the newspapers found out about it, there would not have been such an overblown drama. I must say that everything changed after our marriage. Sneha doesn't believe that I have so many fans (author's note - he laughed happily) ! She believes that all actors are the same. Let the fans explain the point to her! She's the only person who doesn't believe I have a fan base!
Many South Indian actors have made their way to Bollywood. What do you think about that?
Let me think... I'm not interested in doing a movie with many stars right now. If they offer me a good story, I don't mind trying. I'm interested in doing Tamil cinema, it's a language niche in which I feel confident. At the moment, it seems to me that Kollywood will be a more practical choice for me than the unknown wilds of Bollywood. I am planning to make purely Tamil cinema, in fact I want my films to be released in all four southern states. I believe in a wide view, then at this stage I will focus on southern cinema.
How did you work on Iddarammayilatho with Puri ?
This is my second film with Puri. I must say that working with him is a soothing experience. And although we were up to our ears in the work, the entire filming process was simple and smooth. There are so many surprises in the film, one of them is the fight scenes. Take my word for it, the style of fighting in this film brings a fresh twist to the concept of combat stunts. I love this movie as a whole, but my favorite aspect of filming is the fights.
Are you the dominant brother? Do you guide Sirish in choosing his films?
No, I don't dominate him. I send it exactly to the extent that I'm supposed to. I don't want to influence his train of thought. Everyone has their own unique personality. I make sure not to overwhelm him with my opinion. He has his own choice and personality. I just tell him my opinion about the positive and negative aspects of the project and leave him to make the final choice - he wants to make this film or not.
What does success mean to you?
Success is Excellence I think whatever you do, you should do it the best you can. Even if you work as an orderly, become an excellent orderly. It's all about how well you work, not who you work with. And although acting was not my first choice in terms of career, but I always knew for sure that even if I failed at the beginning, I would definitely rise in the long run. Because all successful people have one thing in common - desire. Everyone who has achieved star status, they wanted to achieve it very much. Again, I must say that I am not afraid of defeat. Every defeat is a life lesson.
One-liners – describe in one word…
Yourself – Free!
Partner in the film:
- Tamanna – milky beauty
- Kajal - bright / shining
- Amala Paul - the softest
- Janelia is the cutest
- Hansika - donut
Directed by (word or phrase):
- Raghavendra Rao Godfather
- Trikviram - The smartest/intelligent person I've ever met
- Puri Jaganath
- Sukumar Best friend. Love him.
- Krish Kindred spirit.
Family members:
- Sneha - Simple and straightforward.
- Allu Aravind - Savior (author's note - laughs) .
- Sirish - Intellectual.
- Megastar Chiranjeevi - The pinnacle of everything.
- Pavan Hookah - Dodgy.
- Ram Charan - Regal.
Memories... memories...
Great moments with fans?
I remember 15-20 female fans tattooed my name, nickname or initials. I scolded them and said that I knew about their love for me and should not have gone to such extremes.
A compliment that got you excited?
On the recent release of the Iddarammayilatho audio album, Puri Jaganath said “Everyone knows that Bunny is a great actor, a great dancer and so on. But there are hundreds of marvelous qualities of Arjun that no one knows about. I wish my son would grow up like him, or at least take on a few of his personality traits.” It was very kind of him, such compliments are like a blessing to me.
Criticism addressed to you and from whom did it come?
From my wife. She often says, “Stop overacting. You're overdoing it!" I know she's talking about it as a joke. Again, she doesn't believe I have a fan base. The day I impress her as an actor is the equivalent of capturing the entire Andhra Pradesh audience!
Allu Arjun on a 10-point scale ...
... son - 8
... brother - 7
... husband - 10! (author's note - laughs and says "No, no, let it be 9!") so 9
... dancer - 7 in terms of the audience and 6 in my opinion (author's note - I'm horrified to protest these numbers, he laughs)
Movie sketches
One movie that you can watch on constant repetition ?
Titanic, and from Telugu films Indra.
One megastar Chiranjeevi film you would like to do if they make a remake of it?
Rowdy Alludu.
Director, who would you give an arm or a leg to work with?
Actually, it's a whole list - Shankar, Murugadoss, Rajamouli. Actually, I work with those directors with whom I want to work!
Director, whose work did you like as a viewer?
Nearj Pandey . He's only had two films so far and I like his style.
About style…
What is your favorite accessory and favorite brand of this accessory?
My watch. Favorite brand is Hublot.
What do you usually wear?
Shirts
Favorite style?
Sporty
One contemporary you think is stylish?
Prabhas.
Translated by @ksana.
Special thanks for the scans of the magazine Lenchik
You can look through the magazine here.
Special TV interview with Allu Arjuna in honor of Onam holiday in Kerala
September 15, 2013
(slightly shortened and generalized version)
- Everyone in Kerala adores you, especially the youth. What is this madness? What is the reason?
- I don't know.
- Just don't be modest.
- Honestly, I don't know. Perhaps commercial Telugu tapes are new to the Malayalam audience. Love, action... all the ingredients.
- If you look at your films, you can find a lot in common - dancing, fighting, love... in the beginning it is almost impossible for the hero to get a girl, but in the end everything works in his favor. This is a coup - the viewer immediately begins to empathize with the hero. By what criteria do you choose your roles? What is your primary interest?
- At each stage of life, interests change. It used to be one thing, now it's another. There is nothing permanent.
- So your whole life is constant change?
- Of course. Everything changes except for the wife (laughs). From hair to mindset to acting style, everything was constantly changing. That's the way it should be. There are certain personal qualities that remain unchanged - the rest changes depending on the situation.
- Your movie Romeo and Juliettes 0243 Iddarammayilatho ) is on our channel. What was your experience working on this film?
- Good. I love sir Puri . And the girls - Amala and Katrin - are both Malayalams (laughs).
- Well, at least some connection with Kerala and the Kerala people... I heard that on the set your energy is just in full swing, like you're drunk on Red Bull (note: energy drink) ( Allu Arjun laughs). Where does such crazy energy come from for the whole day, especially with such complex dances?
- Probably from the fact that I have a lot of respect for cinema. I appreciate that I have the opportunity to demonstrate my talent in front of millions of people. And I enjoy working every day.
- How do you feel about the failure of your film, which had a lot of expectations?
- I do not experience failure for a long time. Hits can be celebrated for many days, and failures can be forgotten as quickly as possible. Just switch to something else.
- What about the fans and their expectations?
- Try to make a good movie as soon as possible (laughs).
- And how do you choose the next movie?
- With double caution. It's not scary to make a mistake. It's worse when you don't learn from your mistakes. So I try to learn as much as possible from each of my failures.
- Where did your passion for dancing come from? Has she been since childhood?
- I don't remember, but I did gymnastics as a child. And when family gatherings were arranged, I always danced. At that time we only listened to Telugu music. And I danced to songs from my uncle's films.
- And then you took up dancing professionally?
- No. I have never studied dance. I would like to do this now.
- What are you talking about? Learn to dance? Yes, you can teach anyone!
- No, no. I want to hone my moves. I want to get professional training.
- That's news! So, tell me, what was your childhood like? You have so many cousins - now they are all Tollywood stars. Did you all play together as kids?
- I had a wonderful childhood; We, all cousins, were very friendly. But the best thing that I received in childhood is education. All that I have achieved to date is due to the upbringing I received. I was raised like an ordinary child, without frills. I am grateful for this.
- That is, at school they didn’t look at you as a star offspring?
- No, fortunately, nothing like that. I was born and raised in Chennai, so...
- Oh, that's it! That's why you speak Tamil so fluently! Were you a good student?
- Terrible. I was zero in my studies. Out of 40 students in the class, I was the last one.
- (Laughs) Come on! I don't believe!
- My cherished goal was to become at least 39th, I did not dream of more.
- How did your parents react to your teacher's report card?
- I don't remember that the report card ever got into the hands of my parents from the teacher ... only straight from the headmaster! (both laugh).
- Were you forced to study harder?
- Forced, but to no avail.
- In which subject did you have the best marks?
- In French (both laugh).
- That is, not even in their native languages - Telugu or Tamil! But you got a passing grade in your senior year?
- Yes. It was a holiday.
- Were you compared to your cousins?
- Of course! Everyone in our family studied well, only I was a worthless student.
- Why is your name Bunny?
- This is my affectionate nickname.
- Tell me about college. Did your studies improve there?
- Nope. I dropped out of college altogether (both laugh). When I was in my second year, I started getting offers for movie roles, so I didn't have time to study.
- You must have been happy to throw away the books and start dancing (both laugh). Did you have romantic hobbies in high school or college?
- Oh, it's full! (laughs)
- Which girls attracted you the most?
- Malayalki! (both laugh)
- There you go! Now everything is clear why you are so loved here. All girls go to your films.
- Actually, I liked Malayali girls because of their unique looks. Curly hair, big eyes... and a special skin color. So they are really pretty. I notice that many famous South Indian actresses are from Kerala - Nayantara , Amala Paul... now I can't remember all of them, but there are a lot of them. I also like Nitya Menen ...
- She has curly hair, by the way! (both laugh).
- But what makes these actresses even more beautiful is their way of acting. They play so sincerely that they begin to seem even more beautiful. I am surrounded by female attention, so I am not used to violently expressing my admiration for women. But I understand when girls squeal and go crazy at the sight of me. I am aware that they do not really love me, but my screen image, my heroes.
- Did marriage change you?
- Everyone changes in family life. I myself wanted to change, so I decided to get married. Before that I was too restless, emotional, now I have settled down, I have become better in control of myself.
- So Sneha brought some balance to your life?
- You could say that.
- They say you love shopping.
- It's true.
- What are you buying?
- Clothes. I love beautiful clothes.
- You're wearing a nice shirt...
- My wife's choice... (both laugh).
- What do you do on your days off from filming?
- Anything. Reading, watching movies, sitting in a coffee shop...
- Can you just sit in a coffee shop?
- In some - yes. I also love taking pictures.
- By the way, I heard that you are actually a very shy person and don't like to talk. You express your emotions better in photographs. This is true?
- No (laughs).
- So what attracts you to photography?
- I like live moments, this second. I like capturing the expressions on people's faces. their sincere emotions.
- But how does it fit in with your world under makeup?
- That's why I like real, natural faces.
- Do you watch movies in Malayalam?
- Of course. I have seen many films Mammootty and Mohanlal . Everyone is watching them. In addition, there are many talented young actors and directors. And they make great films on small budgets. From recent releases, I watched Ustad Hotel . Amala Paul gave me a lot of valuable insights on what to see.
- Telugu films are highly exaggerated, out of touch with reality. How do you manage to keep your finger on the pulse of the audience?
- I believe that in any industry there are two main types of films - commercial and not for the masses. It's just that in Malayalam cinema there are more non-standard, non-mass films, while in Telugu cinema there are more commercial, entertaining films.
- But can an unconventional film run for 100 days on screen?
- Why not? If the film is good...
- However, you yourself have never taken on such films...
- I tried with Vedam . But after that, no.
- What movies do you watch?
- Any - Telugu, Hindi, Malayalam... cinema in English... Oscar-winning film or simple entertainment. ..
- But which actor would you never miss a movie with?
- There are a couple of such actors in Hollywood... Sean Penn for example. Our country also has great actors. I love the work of brilliant background artists like Prakash Raj , Manoj Bajpayee , Nana Patekar , Irrfan Khan , Boman Irani ... among the newcomers there are also great actors. I love watching them play.
- Have you had the opportunity to meet the actors of the Malayalam movies?
- I dated a couple of actors...
- Just? The whole staff loves you, and you haven't even dated the actors?
- I'm waiting for the right opportunity to get to know people from this film industry.
- Are there any plans for Bollywood since so many of your coworkers have gone there?
- No, I'm more interested in Tamil cinema.
- Every day there is news that you are supposedly going to act in a Tamil film of this or that director... but nothing has come true.
- I know, I know. Negotiations are underway, but nothing is certain yet. I hope to be able to make an official announcement soon.
- People always expect you to dance. And, of course, you are an amazing dancer, from which it is impossible to take your eyes off. But what is Allu Arjun without dancing?
- (Laughs) A lot more.
- Are you a cheerful person? Are you doing pranks on set?
- I am cheerful. And yes, I used to play a lot of pranks, but now I have become more serious.
- You have a mischievous expression on your face.
- I really am.
- Were you naughty as a child? A prankster?
- In general, yes.
- Are your characters afraid that you will play some trick on them?
- Oh, yes. In this regard, I'm still a prankster. For my partner, I will definitely arrange some kind of "surprise" (laughs).
- In my opinion, these qualities of yours also slip on the screen. So you were born on April 8, Aries. So you're hot?
- No.
- Indecisive?
- I don't know exactly.
- This is already indecision. Are you punctual?
- Not quite to the minute, but in general - yes. Being 5-7 minutes late is normal.
- Are you straight? Can you express everything as it is, in person?
- No.
- Strange Aries. Usually they are not like that. And now for a round of quick questions and answers. The best food?
- Ahhh... (can't decide, laughs) Briyani (pilaf)!
- Hyderabad Briyani?
- Let Hyderabad.
- Favorite vacation spot?
- Maldives. And Italy.
- What do you do on vacation?
- First, I study all the tourist places... I generally behave like an ordinary tourist. I go and see what this or that place is famous for. After - a good restaurant and definitely nightlife.
- Well, of course, you dance like that - in clubs, everyone's heads turn.
- (Laughs) I don't dance in nightclubs.
- What was the most difficult movement in your dances?
- In Arya 2 in the song My Love Is Gone there was a movement where you had to jump back with your whole body while lying on the floor. It was very difficult. It took me five days to learn.
- Wow! And this is only for the sake of three or four seconds on the screen! Which choreographer gave you the most difficult moves?
- Everything! (both laugh). But I want to work with Prabhu Deva . We've only worked together in a Colgate commercial so far.
- How do you choose the brands you advertise?
- They must correspond to some extent to my personal characteristics. I definitely couldn't advertise laundry detergent - I've never washed clothes! (laughs). But a soft drink or toothpaste or a cell phone, please. I myself use these things.
- Which of your films would you like to remake, shoot in a new way?
- None.
- What about old movies? What remake would you be in?
- None. I don't like remakes.
- What is your favorite Telugu movie actress?
- Preferences are constantly changing... I can't single out one from Telugu...
- Well, just let it be your favorite actress.
- At one time I really liked Rani Mukherjee , then sympathy shifted towards Vidya Balan . And now it's Parineeti Chopra . Who is next? (laughs)
- What do you like most about a woman?
- Smile. First of all, you evaluate a person by his face. I like smiling faces.
- If your acting career didn't work out, what profession would you choose?
- Dance choreographer (both laugh).
- Our interview comes out on Onam holiday. Do you know about him? Ever celebrated?
- Of course! We filmed Arya in Kerala at the height of this holiday.
- Have you tried special dishes?
- Yes, of course! I shot so much in Kerala, especially before I became popular here. I used to walk the streets and no one recognized me. Now it's not like that.
- Yeah, there's a picture of you with a six-pack torso on every corner. After all, you were the first Telugu star who introduced the fashion for a pumped-up torso. By the way, are the cubes still available?
- No (laughs).