![]() ![]() ![]() He was the one who introduced me to Vineeth. ![]() So, I made a short film called Priyamvadha Kaatharayanu and sent it to various actors/filmmakers on social media. Then I heard how Balaji Mohan was picked by Siddharth after he saw the director’s short Kadhilil Sodhappuvadhu Yeppadi. I even consulted career guidance experts. It’s not easy for someone from Wayanad to gain entry into cinema. It’s not easy to get entry into his school of filmmaking. And he has the reputation of nurturing fine talents. I can relate to his films-they are commercial, and the humour is very grounded and relatable. Why did you specifically want to work with Vineeth? You began your career assisting Vineeth Sreenivasan for Thira. Be it Gautham Menon or Vineeth Sreenivasan. I think you can see the directors in all their heroes. Naturally, I am drawn towards that terrain. So, I have the instincts of a village boy. During my formative years, I devoured the films of Priyadarshan and Sathyan Anthikad, read a lot of Amar Chitra Katha, Balarama, and Bala Sahitya books. Where did the obsession of setting your films in villages come from? The laugh after that balloon burst scene required a certain meter, and he nailed it.Ī village, quirky characters, flawed heroes – these are staples in your films. Our friendship does wonders for both of us on the sets. I can push Tovino to any extent, and he will let me. It’s interesting how you were able to tap that side of Tovino, who looks conventionally masculine. ![]()
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