Young Tollywood actor Ashok Galla believes happiness lies in the journey, not the destination. In this candid conversation, he opens up about his beginnings, lessons from his uncle Mahesh Babu, navigating the highs and lows of cinema, and why he’s open to everything — from rom-coms to OTT.

xAshok Galla wears his philosophy on his sleeve. His Twitter bio says “In pursuit of happiness,” and when asked what it means to him, he smiles. “For me, happiness is simply enjoying the journey,” he says.

Having chosen films as his path, Ashok admits that he feels most at peace when he is working. “I am happy when I am on set. It’s only when I am sitting at home doing nothing that I get restless and anxious. As long as I am working on films I enjoy, that’s happiness. It’s not really about box office o

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