India, Oct. 14 -- Anyone would assume that Gulshan Devaiah would be on cloud nine right now. His film, Kantara Chapter 1, just crossed Rs.650 crore worldwide, beating the mark of Baahubali of all films. It has also been universally praised, with Gulshan's performance receiving a lot of love. But the actor says even as he soaks in the adulation, he is trying not to let it get to him. In a candid chat with Hindustan Times, the actor talks about Kantara Chapter 1, fame, and pan-Indian films.

Talking about the box office feats of Kantara Chapter 1, and the audience love, Gulshan says, "I enjoy the appreciation. Jab ho raha hai, main dono haathon se leke gale lagata hoon aur phir chhor deta hoon phir (I embrace the good but then let it go too...