The actor talks about the experience of being a part of ‘Bhramam’ and his love for Malayalam cinema
recently released delusional (On Amazon Prime Video) Raashi Khanna’s second Malayalam film, which she has enjoyed working in. Although she has had several Tamil and Telugu releases, she has not had many Malayalam releases and she is a relative newcomer to Kerala.
Actor, who made his debut in Hindi film Madras Cafe, last acted in a Malayalam film in 2017. Villain Directed by B Unnikrishnan. Excerpts from a chat:
how was delusional Experience?
It was wonderful. I got a chance to work with directors and cinematographers like Prithviraj and Ravi K Chandran sir! His frames in the film look magical.
I am a fan of Malayalam movies, which I have been watching regularly on OTT platforms. The industry is daring because there are actors who are willing to do roles and many others may be reluctant to take it up. I have a lot of respect for the industry and how they work. I wanted to do more Malayalam films but it could not happen because of the date issue. This time, I made sure that happens. It is a compliment that the team thought I would be able to recreate what Radhika Apte did in the original (Andhadhun)
Did you see Radhika’s performance as homework?
I had seen the film earlier but not for homework. I didn’t want to see how Radhika had approached for the role. I gave my personality and dimension to the character. My character is sweeter.
You started your career with Hindi but by now you must have worked in almost all South Indian industries.
For me, it was just about the people I worked with. Like every actor, I want to be a part of the best projects out there. There is no plan that I want to do this Malayalam film or more Tamil films. I want to be a part of anything that challenges the actor in me and I choose projects that I can learn from. That’s the only way I choose my projects, so chose delusional – As it had Prithviraj and Ravi sir, and the fact that I wanted to do more Malayalam films.
Malayalam industry is one in which movies don’t come your way; If you can’t act, they won’t call you.
After doing so many films in Telugu and Tamil, have you picked a language?
(laughs) I am a pro in telugu. I have learned a lot of Tamil. Malayalam is different; It’s not easy at all. However, for Brahmam, I made sure I knew my dialogues and understood my lines. Not knowing the language doesn’t scare me into acting.
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