He has a special recognition and place in the Telugu film industry. Not only as an actor, he is very good as a human being. He has a great philosophical thinking. He will not consider combinations and budget and only trust the story. If he okays a movie, producers can sleep happily without any tensions. He is none other than 'Victory' Venkatesh.

His upcoming film, Shadow, will be released on April 11th as Ugadhi gift. He is also acting in the remake of 'Bol Bachchan' along with Ram in Vijay Bhaskar's direction. It is already on sets and he will join the shoot in the Bangalore schedule from tomorrow.

He shares his experiences with the Shadow team, his future projects etc

About Holi festival

I have been not interested in the Holi festival right from my childhood. As we were born and brought up in Chennai, we don't know much about this festival.As actors, every day we apply colours everyday. So I am not interested to apply colours specially on this day. That too if the Holi colours get sticked to my face, it will be difficult to the makeup man to show me handsomely (Laughs).

Shadow is special to me

Shadow is very special movie to me. It has been a relief for me as I am continuously doing family oriented movies. This is a out and out mass entertainer.I also like to show my talent in action sequences. But directors make me perform sentiment scenes. But Shadow is a good chance for me to show that I too can act in action sequences once again. But don't assume huge action sequences. There will be some fights and chases in my range

Two different shades in this movie

In Shadow, I will be seen in a character with different shades like a common man and a powerful man. This film has got sister and mother sentiment. Shadow will fight for him and the society.

About Thaman's Music

I love the 'Naughty girl' and title song composed by Thaman in this movie very much. I am very happy that this audio has been attracting the youth so much. My son Arjun also likes the title song so much.

About the director

Meher and me has got a good rapport between us right from when he said this story. He has made the movie very stylishly, keeping up my trust on him. He has made the title song very stylishly. I love his desire to make every scene perfectly and his knowledge on the making of the movie. This movie will be a good break for him.

Meher has both of them

Hits and flops are common in the industry. What does one need here is dedication towards work and hard working nature. He has both of them in him. I will not consider about the past and future when taking decisions regarding me. I will do what I think then.

Tapsee's glamour and acting will be highlights

Tapsee looks very gorgeous and stylish in this movie. She will spell bind the audience with her glamour and acting. She is very hot and energetic. She has performed outstandingly in 'Naughty girl' song.

About Srikanth's character

Srikanth and me have done three films together previously. All of them are big hits at the box office. I hope this film also continues that sentiment. Srikanth is not only a good actor, but also very good by nature. He is like our family member. He has done a powerful police officer's role in this movie.

Highlights of the movie ?

The bike chase scene I have done taking somewhat risk will become the special attraction. Some action sequences also excite the audience. We have made the scenes very naturally. Every scene right from the starting to the ending will be highlights. Especially, M.S.Narayana's comedy, Nagababu's guest role, Tapsee's performance, the competitive scenes between Srikanth and me, all will draw the attention.

This film releasing for Ugadhi will have all the tastes of the Ugadhi pickle.

This is not a huge budgeted film

There is a buzz that this is the highest budgeted film in my career. It is not true. This film is a medium budgeted film like my previous films. But as the production values have raised, the cost has become a bit higher.

It cannot affect movies

Not only my movie, if the story has strength in it, anything cannot stop a movie, whether it is an IPL or a world war. I will not accept that IPL will have an effect on a movie.

Though we have not won the CCL, the game has boosted our spirits.

We cannot find anything better than it...

If we find the good (god) within us, we cannot have so much bliss even if we go to Himalayas.

About continuing multi-starrer trend and about remake of 'Bol Bachchan'

Yes I will definitely continue the multi-starrer trend. I have said many times previously that if the story demands, I am always ready. I will join the sets tomorrow in Bangalore. I am very happy at working with Vijay Bhaskar after 'Nuvvu Naku Nacchav' and 'Malliswari'. This film will have a non-stop comedy. The script has come very good and Ram is also doing a very good role. Along with us, Jayaprakash Reddy's character also will be very funny. It may release for Dasara.

Any films after 'Bol Bachchan' ?

I thought of a little gap after it. So I have not agreed any movies. I have heard a few stories and I will finalize in two to three weeks.