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Yes, both are different genres and it was a completely different experience shooting them. LAD is a completely fun-filled entertainer that has all the commercial ingredients in it while Moothon talks about hope and is a movie that will be liked by all. It was quite challenging doing the character. It was new and it tests you a lot as an actor. I thoroughly enjoyed working with a talented crew and must say they are the best you can find in the country today.
More than that, LAD is a movie that's more like a reunion of my friends. I am doing a movie with Aju (Varghese) after a long break, working with Dhyan (Sreenivasan) for the first time, Jomon T John is back cranking the camera and Shaan Rahman is doing the music while Vineeth (Sreenivasan) is there to support you as an actor. So, it's a movie from our own team. Moothon, as you said, challenged me as an actor. The beauty of (director) Geetu Mohandas is that she narrates so well. You will have a complete idea of the character by the time you stand in front of the camera. Rarely do you find filmmakers who do that and she gives you the room to perform the way you wish your character to be seen. It is one movie I am looking forward to watching on the big screen. The fact that the movie has been selected to the prestigious Toronto International Film Festival and Mumbai Film Festival before its release shows what it has got.
Working with Geetu is something every actor looks forward to. When she first briefed me about this film, I had a vague idea of how the character will look like but from the time she gave a detailed narration of my character, I was itching to perform. At that point, I was shooting Hey Jude and Kayamkulam Kochunni. When a character excites me, I won't get sleep till I finish shooting. Moothon is a movie that will surely excite the audience and every film lover. It is indeed an honour to work with some of the best film technicians in this country that also includes the icon - Anurag Kashyap. As an actor, you get to learn a lot from people like him and Geetu. For me shooting Moothon was going back to college and honing your skills. It helps you immensely.
Working with Rajeev Ravi is a blessing. He is one among the best filmmakers we have in the country today. His style of narration is completely different from others. We were supposed to work on another project but then Thuramukham happened. It's an ambitious project and one that will keep you on your toes. I don't want to divulge any details of it now. Every movie comes with a challenge and it's the experience that helps you overcome that challenge. Be it Kayamkulam Kochunni, Moothon or Thuramukham, it is all about how you see each movie and play your cards accordingly. For me all these movies have given utmost satisfaction.
It's truly an honour to be featured in TIFF. I always wanted my films to reach a wider audience and to have an opening as big as TIFF for Moothon is quite special. Movies like Moothon and Jallikattu will surely take Malayalam industry to great heights.
If you go back and see how Malayalam cinema has fared among the rest, there was always a golden period. I think its a continuation of that. The reality is that we have some amazing young filmmakers who are constantly experimenting in cinema and thanks to the writers who come up with fresh and strong content.
It's a complete package of a commercial cinema. It has romance, humour and of course some drama. Dineshan and team will surely make you happy. I don't want to spoil the fun. So, it's better if you go to the theatre and watch it.
Nayanthara is a gem of a person. She is very genuine and down to earth. When she was on the set, it was all fun. She makes you so comfortable. We had a great time working together. LAD will be one among her best for sure. Yes, you're right. Off-late we have seen filmmakers giving more space to female centric roles and that's indeed welcoming. We need more of strong female centric films that give a good message and that takes our films one step higher.
Thanks to the success of Premam, it's good to see that they support all your films. Be it Tamil or Malayalam. Ever since LAD was announced, I have been getting calls from Tamilians asking about the release.
Padavettu is a very different subject all together. It's something I have not attempted so far. It's produced by actor Sunny Wayne. There is a freshness in the story, and I am looking forward to it.
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