Naga Chaitanya on Sobhita: 'She challenges my perspective'

Naga Chaitanya has offered a candid look into his life, discussing his marriage to Sobhita Dhulipala and his career aspirations. He described his relationship with Dhulipala as built on friendship, understanding, and adaptability, noting that she challenges his viewpoints, offering him new perspectives. Chaitanya revealed that acting was not his initial career choice; he was drawn to engineering and racing before pursuing films at age 17.

His father's advice was pivotal, encouraging him to learn from his own mistakes and forge his unique identity in cinema. Chaitanya aims to establish a distinct path rather than replicate his family's legacy. His upcoming projects include the large-scale, VFX-intensive film 'Vrushakarma', with only about 10 days of shooting remaining. He is also working on the next season of the supernatural thriller 'Dhootha 2', which will shift its focus to the medical industry from its previous journalistic backdrop.

Chaitanya also commented on the growing reach of Telugu cinema, emphasizing the importance of authenticity and sticking to cultural roots for national appeal. He believes that originality and unique stories resonate most with audiences. Beyond acting, he is involved with Annapurna Studios, which is exploring advancements in filmmaking technology like AI, virtual production, and motion capture, aiming to expand its production activities.