Rockline Venkatesh

There are times when we need to think beyond business and look at preserving culture and languages.

The things are in right direction and I am very much the producer of the film 'Super' that is made in three language.

I decided to remake 'Sairat' and contacted Nitin Keni of Zee Studios with a plan to remake the movie in all south Indian languages.

Success of a film released through DTH depends on word-of-mouth publicity.

Releasing a film through DTH is a double-edged sword. The opinion formed following the premiere of a film can mar or enhance its business.

We do not always need to think in terms of business or profit.

Karnataka has always been a big centre for any language films outside their own markets.

Today, the youth are capable of doing whatever they want.

Theatre ticket price capping is not a bad idea.

When compared to other industries, there are very few promotional activities done for Kannada films.

Director Omprakash Rao, who is known for making action films, has proved that he is equally good and adept at making comedy films as he is himself a comedian.

I'd like to produce more films in Hindi, provided I get good scripts.

You need good scripts to approach stars.

I'd love to work with all the popular heroes.

Producers need to bear additional costs of safety measures such as sanitization of the location, provision of masks, gloves, transport, and insurance. It is possible to accommodate these costs in a viable manner.

We need to live with this virus. Though it cannot be back to normal pre-COVID-19 days, we need to adapt to the new situation, but resume economic activities.

I think we have to show respect for the nation and standing up for the anthem should not cause discomfort to citizens.

I would like to continue producing films with Salman and associate with him again and again, if that is possible.

While falling in love and getting married are good things, young people should think about the consequences as well, such as how their parents will react and the other problems that they will have to face.

I keep myself updated about films in other languages.

I started off as an artiste and later a producer. All these aspects are interconnected. I became adept at every field - acting, producing, stunts and distributions. I never found anything tough.

The good thing about the audience in Karnataka is we watch films in all languages from every region.

Once I know an actor suits a character, it seals the deal.

Once a story is set to a particular city, language and culture, the rest just follows.

Being a part of a good film is always satisfying and when audiences also accept your effort, it gives you twice the joy.