• Started out as wanting to be a director. (But was challenged by friends at college that he'd be an actor one day!)

• Was an Assistant Director to the legendary Mani Ratnam

• Sang as a playback singer in his movie Chukkallo Chandrudu (Yadalo Epudo & Everybody), Bommarillu.(Appudo Ippudo), Oye (Title track), Striker (Bombay Bombay & Haq Se)

• Album producer for Oy and Striker soundtrack

• Trained in Carnatic music

• Wrote the story and contributed to the screenplay of Chukkallo Chandrudu

• Was President of his college's debating team and attended the World Debating Championships.

• At college was also a part of a theatre group called 'The Players'

• Was awarded CNBC Manager of the Year in 1999.

• Can Speak 4 languages

• He also worked as a cinematographer under the pseudonym R. Siddarth

• Has a brother, named Jayender.

• Has acquired a cult following in Germany.