• Started out as wanting to be a director.

• Was an Assistant Director to the legendary Mani Ratnam

• Sang as a playback singer in his movie Chukkallo Chandrudu (Yadalo Epudo & Everybody) and Bommarillu.(Appudo Ippudo).

• 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

• Is said to have a child with his ex-wife Meghna, but these reports are unconfirmed.

• Has a brother, named Jayender.

• Has acquired a cult following in Germany.