GodFather movie review and box office colleciton LIVE updates: Chiranjeevi, Salman Khan's film mints Rs 38 crore worldwide on opening day

''Long ago, I did a movie called Pratibandh, followed by Gentleman and Aaj Ka Goonda Raaj. At that time, I didn’t know, there was a separation between national films (Hindi) and regional films. After that, I tried, but I had to concentrate on Telugu films. I was away from Hindi. I always wanted to see there should be one film- that is Indian film. It’s my strong wish. In 1985, I made a film named Rudraveena. It won Nargis Dutt Award. That time, I happened to be here in Mumbai to receive the award on behalf of my producers. I had seen pictures showing the history of Indian cinema. I was so pleased to see the posters of Bollywood legends. But at the same time, I was surprised and shocked that there were no posters of south legends who were treated as demigods by fans. It was very painful for me. To the foreign delegates, Bollywood cinema was projected as the actual Indian cinema. I felt bad that time. I wished those barriers should go. Whether it’s south or north, every film is called Indian film. Our emotions and sentiments are the same. All our actors are great. ''There’s an important role in 'God Father' and we wanted Salman Khan for that character. When we approached him, he immediately said yes. He neither wanted to watch the original film Lucifer, nor he wanted narration about the character and the movie. The aura of the movie has been raised with his presence. I and Charan will always be indebted to Salman Khan who didn’t take remuneration for the movie.''

''This is really a surreal moment for me to stand in front of my beloved Annayya megastar Chiranjeevi garu and Salman Bhai. It’s a great feeling. So early in my career. I just want to share one thing. I’ve become an actor because of my love towards Annayya. He was the one who cast me in the film. Not my wildest dreams, I had this thing that, I would act in front of my idol. Raja sir was always there to comfort me. While I was doing the movie, they all of the sudden told me, you have to face another person, that is Salman Bhai. I was so nervous. I’m the antagonist for them. More than that, it was the responsibility that kept me going. I have to make sure; I have to withhold my annayya’s name. And the choice he took has to be good. I gave my best. I’m fortunate that I’m part of Ram Setu. Raja sir looks really cool. To be honest, to direct two superstars, someone has to have nerves of steel. Everyone has seen the movie and they’re talking high about the movie.''

''The shooting was sudden and the program was sudden. Everything went on so smoothly. Salman Khan came just because of the friendship he shares with Chiranjeevi. I didn’t strain myself to direct Sallu sir. The opportunity came out of luck to me. This is a dream come true for me to direct two megastars in one film. This film will satisfy all audiences. It’s a political thriller with family emotions. We’ve taken enough care. Satya Dev will become a big star. He’s doing a Bollywood film Ram Setu. We’re giving an engaging and amazing movie. Watch it in theatres.''