His first film as lead "Uri: The Surgical Strike" will test Vicky Kaushal's commercial viability as a Bollywood actor and he says the box office collections are not an indicator to suggest whether a film is good or not.
The 30-year-old actor, however, believes that the numbers are important for the business.
"It is a privilege and an honour for me to reach a stage where you get an opportunity to be tested. I am glad I got this opportunity with such a credible subject. Box office numbers can't decide whether it is a good film or not. But it is important, it is showbiz. A producer invests in a film and expects good return," Vicky told PTI in an interview.
The actor had a great 2018 with back-to-back hits in "Sanju", "Raazi" and "Manmarziyaan" among others and he hopes the trend continues in the new year.
"In 2018, only the films that were good and appreciated did the numbers, irrespective of the cast and crew. The math has simplified a lot. If it is a good film, it will do the numbers," he added.
Vicky said he enjoys prepping up for the roles he plays.
"I love the prep time. The reaction or emotion comes from you and you realise it was there within you and it was untapped. This is the most beautiful part of this profession that you come to know about yourself and that is how you evolve not just as an actor but as a person."
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