The reigning superstar of Kollywood Karthi, says that popular Tollywood stars are quite friendly and warm.

“The city of Nawabs is just the right mix of rich culture and modernity and has become quite a happening place. I have begun to spend a lot of time in the city, shooting and attending functions. I could also make friends from within the industry and outside it too, as well as meet up with some of my college friends who are working in the city. I have in fact, begun to chill out occasionally with them in the evenings and could even name a few spots I like for specific food specialities. I have simply fallen in love with the city,” says Karthi.

He doesn’t miss an opportunity to meet up with actor friends that include, Allu Arjun and Ravi Teja. “I attended Allu Arjun’s wedding and we became good friends. I meet Ravi Teja frequently. He is a complete prankster with a great sense of humour. I am also in touch with Jr NTR,” he says. In fact, Karthi attended the same school, St. Bedes in Chennai, with Mahesh Babu, but they haven’t kept in touch.

“We didn’t meet after taking to acting,” he explains. Despite Karthi’s rising stocks in Tollywood and almost becoming a competitor to Gen X Telugu stars, they treat him as a good friend. “They have their own fan following, so the question of competition does not arise. However, I should thank the audience for making me a household name in Andhra Pradesh and also T’town stars and top directors, Rajamouli and Vinayak, for supporting me in my efforts to expand my fan base,” he adds.