Excerpts From Interviews:

1. "After winning the award I went through a lot of emotions which I cannot put in words. It was a pretty intense experience"
- talking about his experience after winning the National award

2. " Women playa very important role in my films.Manjula plays an independent woman(in Show) who is a go-getter. Next it was Bhoomika who potrayed a female boss's character with conviction.She is also a strong woman in the film."

3. "The male character (in Show) reflected the anguish of many aspiring creators including me." - Screen,July 4,2004

4. "...screenplay holds the interest of the viewers.All the same screenplay only cannot guarantee the success since it just a part of the film and not teh only tool for success."

5. "I want my producers to understand my craving for exploring various genres"

6. " Inever make films keeping awards in mind.If the audience like my films, tha's my biggest award of all.It makes up for all other awards."

7."Give the audience the unexpected everytime and they will sit right through your movie." - Moviescope - Sat- Jan 10, 2004

8." The sky is the limit - I might be making Hollywood movies tomorrow."

9. "I translate human emotions in tehir stark reality onto the silver screen. of course coated with entertainment." - The Hindu, Fri,Jan 21,2005

10. " Writing a good screenplay is not a big deal. Anybody can make it with a blend of patience, attention to detail, observation and experimentation." - GreatAndhra.com

11. "All my films will be close to reality and when people are watching my film they should feel thatit's close to their heart. "
- Hyderabad Times, 24 Aug '02