His father, Krishna, was a legendary Telugu actor.
He studied B.Com at Loyola College, Chennai.
He is married to actress Namrata Shirodkar (since 2005), and they have two children.
He is admired for his philanthropic work, especially in education and healthcare.
He is fluent in Telugu, Tamil, and English.
He is known for his calm off-screen persona, contrasting with his dynamic on-screen presence.