Nagarjuna, along with his son Akhil, producer Nithiin and director V.V. Vinayak, took part in the success meet of Akhil’s debut film on Thursday evening. The film, Akhil, has not really garnered acclaim and has opened to mixed reviews. But that didn’t stop the “proud” father from saying he “was happy” with the movie.
Nag also took time out to trash all rumours about a rift between father and son. Talking about the false rumours that his son was upset with him when Akhil, the film, got postponed, Nagarjuna said, “Our family is not a stupid family that we will get annoyed for these small reasons. Only stupid and silly people sulk over small reasons… our family is not like that. Even if I get angry sometimes, my sons never get angry.”
“We are a happy and nice family,” he added. He also said that he was very happy with the film. “Many people called and wished me for Akhil’s film. Both Amala and I are very happy and I am proud of his debut film,” he says, adding, “I told director Vinayak that it took me time to reach the audiences at ‘B’ and ‘C’ centres, but Akhil reached them with his debut film,” says Nag.
“I am not talking as an actor, but as a newcomer and a debutant I will give Akhil five out of five for his performance,” he says, adding that he was impressed with his son’s dancing skills in the film.
“Amala is a good dancer and she is a trained classical dancer. Akhil has got that gene from Amala. Maybe you haven’t seen Amala’s dances in films, but I know that she has given many performances and Akhil has got that,” says Nagarjuna.
He watched the film on big screen on Wednesday morning with his family. “We discussed the film at home. He used to tell me points about my films that needed improvement and now I have to tell him what to do and what not to do. My father used to tell me that diction is very important for any actor and fortunately Akhil has a good voice. If he can make use of his voice properly it will be nice for him,” adds the actor.
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