Never liked the idea of remakes, says Mahesh Babu

Chennai Sep 26 (IANS) Superstar Mahesh Babu whose Telugu-Tamil spy thriller "Spyder" is releasing on Wednesday says he has never liked the idea of remaking a film.

"I am not into remakes. I never liked that idea and my dream was always that a Telugu film should be made in Telugu and then everybody should talk about it " Babu said in an interview to CNN-News18.

"Mr S.S. Rajamouli achieved my dream so I know that you can dream. That s how I am and now with ‘Spyder I am coming closer to my dream " he added.

On being asked about the issue of nepotism Mahesh son of veteran Telugu actor Krishna said: "It will only help for the first film like for your launch it might help. But then after that you are on your own.

"Only talent can succeed. Like for me I would say there was a huge pressure on me. My first film (‘Raja Kumarudu ) definitely was a big hit. (It was) because of my father s fans supporting it that I got this opening but my second third fourth film just fell flat on its face and I had to prove myself with the films. So it all gets down to your talent."

Mahesh says he is ready to star in a Bollywood film but it "depends on the project and the director when somebody approaches with an exciting idea."

Talking about "Spyder" which has been directed by A.R. Murugadoss Mahesh said: "I wouldn t say it s a typical James Bond kind of spy thriller. But it s got its elements. It is a typical A.R. Murugadoss film where the audience would be sitting on the edge of their seat."

--IANS
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