Filmmakers often accuse Prakash Raj of arriving late for shooting, and also of throwing tantrums.He has been in news for fighting with directors, producers and then patching up with them later.
Prakash denies the accusation and says, “Before I sign a film, I clearly explain what time I can arrive on the sets to shoot. I sleep at around 3 am, and wake up by 8.30 or 9 am. I can’t change my lifestyle for someone. If you like me then sign me for the movie and if you don’t then leave me out of it ,” he says.
“I don’t have a personal grudge against any director. Krishna Vamsi and I didn’t speak to each other for two years, but when he called me for his film, I immediately took it up. If they come to me, I am ready to work, but if they do the same mistakes as earlier, I will leave,” he adds.
He also had some difference with producer Dilraju. But Dilraju later went all the way out of station with him and then sorted out the issues over a dinner which was cooked by Prakash himself.
“No one fixes my remuneration. Only I decide my fee,” he continues, as the conversation veers towards remunerations. “In the Industry, I am the only person without a manager to look after my career.
I take the calls, decide on the film, remuneration, story, etc.” “Acting is only five per cent of what I do,” he says adding, “I have a lot of other things. I also give 20 per cent of my earnings to charity.”
He manages his own things. These days Prakash is into agriculture and also direction. His earlier films were an average hit, but were different movies and the music was maestro Ilayaraja.
