But this time, he seems a lot bit serious in his resolve and already returned the signing amounts to several of his producers.
"I have had enough and I don't want to do any films, of any kind, now. I've spent almost 16 years in the film industry and I need a break," says Shetty.
The actor who has just returned from London after completing the shooting of Dharmesh Darshan's Aap Ke Khatir says, "I have some patchwork and dubbing left for some films, which should be completed by April 15. Thereafter I will be at home, it's time to babysit."
And what are his future plans? "Excess work pressure has put my body out of shape. I will get back my six-pack abs. After that I will be concentrating on my business and my family. I would love to take my son for the World Cup soccer matches and spend more time with him."