
How closely do you view the films of other game changers in Malayalam cinema like Fahadh Fasil, Jayasurya, Tovino Thomas. Malayalam cinema is going through a prolonged process of renaissance. Some of them I hope I will be able to do.
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Some were series which I really wanted to do but again could not. I have also read some interesting stuff from OTT space. I have read many Hindi scripts and a lot of Hindi projects have come my way some I wanted to really do but could not because I could not manage time due to my other commitments and some didn't impress me enough to take time away from Malayalam films. The kind of work that I am doing and the kind of cinema I am able to facilitate I am very happy. Why have we not seen you in any Hindi film after Aiyyaa and Aurangzeb? Are you happy where being where you are?
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The releases are happening quickly because of the way the Malayalam industry works and how great the system is so full credit to them. From gigantic films that require our 100 or 120 days we have moved to these shorter films and suddenly it feels we are doing easy work. So credit should go to the way this industry works. Brahmam was shot in 34 days and a similar timeline was there for my previous release Cold Case. The post-production of these films took a couple of months and after that we were ready with the film. All these films that happened in the past year were shot in under 40 days. We are just very efficient with our turn-around times. How do you manage to be so prolific?Ĭredit should go to the way the Malayalam film industry works. Lucifer is also a special film because it was also my directorial debut.īhramam is your third release within a year on Amazon prime video. There were really successful films that shook the existent concepts… very important films for various reasons. Among them Celluloid, Mumbai Police and Memories were very important phase in my career. And obviously then there are 8 films I did back to back which were important. At one point in my career, Classmates was a milestone film because it was a huge success and pathbreaker in a lot of ways in Malayalam cinema. Obviously my first film is important for introducing me. Different films are important for different reasons. Which among your films do you consider milestones? There is a constant drive to learn more of your craft to keep updating yourself and I know it's a never ending process and I don't want it to ever end. I am happy a lot of learning on the way has happened a lot of lessons learnt. I hope I am always in a position where if I say yes to a script means that it will get made. It's good to be in a place or industry where I know that if I like a script I have enough clout to get it made into a film, as an actor that's all you can hope for.

I can't be complaining about all ups and downs for where I am today. I am thankful and the journey has been gratifying. How do you see your journey so far? Which among your films do you consider the game changers in your career?

This is when I feel truly blessed.You started your career as a leading man in 2002 with Nandanam. I’m usually reluctant in celebrating my birthday in a big way, but to see those I know and more so those I don’t know personally, see me as one among their family, making this day something special for themselves. Most of all the viewers and film lovers have shared their own celebrations and sent their love in all forms and that has touched me most. Media personalities, Publications, channels, pages across the country. From Sri Amitabh Bachchan, Mohanlal, Kamal Hassan to countless actors and technicians, film personalities across industries. “Overwhelmed and humbled by all the love today on my birthday! From those who know me personally to those who've never met me have sent their love in equal measure. Mammoottyposted a note to thank all for their wishes. Mohanlal posted a video where he expressed his brotherly affection for Mammootty. Social media was flooded with posts that showered love for the genius actor. The entire Malayalam industry came together to wish the handsome hero, on his birthday. Malayalam superstar Mammootty celebrated his 70th birthday on Sep 7. Everyone from CM to Common man is recalling their favorite #Mammootty film.

What a 70th birthday had! #Kerala is celebrating with news channels on live nonstop coverage of the high points in the actor’s career.
