Uday Kiran is once again busy as hero after a gap of two years. He is currently working in Larsco's “Viyyalavari Kayyalu” that is to be released on August 10th, on the release date of “Nuvvu Nenu”. He celebrates his birthday on 26th. On this occasion he spoke to the media. Excerpts from the chitchat:
Q: It has been two years that you did a Telugu film. Why such a big gap?
A: Yes… It was almost two years since Avunanna Kaadanna released. There is a huge gap. I don’t want to delve into the reasons for the gap but it has helped me a lot. I have learnt many things.
Q: What are they?
A: I felt that my last films were nothing but repetitive of what I have been doing there was monotony in them. And I never used to know the politics behind me. Today I am more careful. I don’t say I didn’t make mistakes myself but I was very young at that time. I didn’t have guidance and proper support.
Q: How did Viyyalavari Kayyalu materialize?
A: Many films came to me during these two years but as I said I wanted a film that puts me out of the regular romantic hero image. A film that can reach to the all kind of audiences. At that time, producer Lagadapti Sridhar came with this project and he made me listen to some scripts but I liked this Sattibabu’s script. Viyyalavari Kayyalu is a complete entertainer. A lovely story.
I play a hair stylist in the movie. We have shown what is the difference between an hair stylist and a barber in comic way. Srihari is my uncle in the film. Shayaji Shinde has acted as my father. Both of them played pivotal roles. The best thing about the film is not focuses entirely on me. Gives scope to other characters too.
Q: How was it working with Srihari?
A: It is very pleasant experience. He is very reserved person but he is gentleman. In fact, in some scenes he has helped me to perform well and he gave more scope to me.
Q: How is your experience in Tamil films?
A: It’s good. I am doing another Tamil film right now. I cherish the experience of working with a legend like Balachander in Tamil. When Balachander selected me as the hero for "Poi", it was a big surprise to me. I shall be eternally grateful to him. I am not bothered about the outcome of the film. I started learning Tamil and hope to dub my voice myself.
Q: How do you feel about love and marriage now?
A:I think I don’t know much about love. I used to give big statements. That was because of lack of maturity. I feel it needs much research to do a comment on it. Regarding marriage, it will happen after a three, four years when I grow in my career.
Q: Future films?
A: There are two more movies under discussion stage. I am doing a Tamil film that is under progress along with “Viyyalavari Kayyalu”.
Q: What is your ambition?
A: My aim is to be known by the audiences for years and decades. I came to the industry like to be recognized like my peers – Chiranjeevi, Balakrishna, Nagarjuna and Venkatesh. When I was kid, I used to watch Chiranjeevi movies. He was big star when I was studying and even now he is the top. I want that kind of a span as hero to be remembered for generations.
