India, March 16 -- A ctor Naga Chaitanya is riding a professional high. He recently won the Best Actor award at the Telangana Gaddar Film Awards 2025 for his film Thandel (2025), and his next project, the adventure drama Vrushakarma, has him playing a treasure hunter, a role he calls a "dream come true". The film's first look has been well received, and Chaitanya says, "I've always wanted to be part of a large-scale spectacle film with a mythical layer. That dream has finally come true." Speaking on the appeal of rooted Indian stories, he adds, "People are curious about Indian mythology. Today, with VFX and technology, these stories can be shown in a unique way, not just in India but globally." For Vrushakarma, Chaitanya sports a ripped physique: "I'm playing a treasure hunter, so there's room to explore styling and character design. Fitness is something I enjoy off-screen too, and it fit perfectly into this role." On his transition from "cute" to "hot," he quips, "I'm happy both words are being used to describe me, and I'd like to stay relevant to both." Chaitanya calls his award for Thandel especially meaningful, as the film tells the true story of fishermen from an Andhra village. "I spent time with them, and their energy and stories transferred into the film. Having the government recognise it is amazing. I'm thankful for both the critical acclaim and box office success." It was also his first release post his 2024 wedding to actor Sobhita Dhulipala and became his highest-grossing film. Asked if she has been his lucky charm, he says, "The foundation at home translates to professional life, so yes, of course she has."...