I did not grow up watching too many of Rajinikanth's films

I think the work happens quicker there.

The units are also pretty concise and to the point.

Here there are a lot of additional people, too many people on one set, and maybe that slows it down.

Are you open to more South Indian films?

Yes, of course, I am going to work in many more South Indian films

I’ve been getting lots of offers since Dabangg but my Hindi films have kept me busy.

I wanted to make a foray into South films because creatively they are so rich and they make such wonderful films. I wanted to experience this new world.

Lingaa is a wonderful film based in the present and in the 1940s. I wanted to be part of that magical world. I just couldn’t say no.

Are you a Rajinikanth fan?

I did not grow up watching too many of his films. I saw Hum as a kid and watched it over and over again.

Who are the South Indian superstars you would like to work with?

I want to work in good films with good content no matter who is in it.

But I would like to work with Mahesh Babu, Ravi Teja, Suriya to name few.

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