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Veteran Malayalam actor Sreenivasan, who is also known for his films as a director and screenwriter, was not doing well for the past few years. Now, the renowned artiste seems to be back to his form–at least that’s what his recent interviews seem to be hinting at.
Sreenivasan is known for his witty and straightforward opinions. In an interview with The New Indian Express, he was again candid about politics, PM Narendra Modi, and cinema. But the highlight of the interview is his answers about Malayalam superstar Mohanlal with whom he has worked in films like Sanmanassullavarkku Samadhanam, Mazha Peyyunnu Maddalam Kottunnu, Gandhinagar Second Street, Nadodikkattu, Akkare Akkare Akkare, Midhunam, Chandralekha, Kilichundan Maambazham and Udayanaanu Thaaram.
When asked what is his take on Mohanlal, Sreenivasan quipped, “He is a complete actor.” In 2012, Sreenivasan acted in a film titled Padmasree Bharat Dr. Saroj Kumar, which had subtle digs at Mohanlal. The movie even mocked the actor’s honorary position of lieutenant colonel conferred by the Territorial Army of India. When asked if acting in the film didn’t affect his relationship with Mohanlal, the actor said, “Even otherwise our relationship was not that great (laughs out).”
When asked what was the issues between him and Mohanlal, Sreenivasan said, “There were plenty. I have openly called out his hypocrisies. I want to write all these before I die.” Despite the criticism, Sreenivasan will be teaming up with Mohanlal in a film that would come out next year.
In the interview, Sreenivasan also opened up about his equation with Mammootty. He was quoted as saying, “Once I went to see Mammootty wearing a new sunglass at the night. He stared at me for a while as if I were a competitor to him. He then beckoned me to his room and opened a box containing 17 sunglasses. It was as if he was threatening me not to dare to outsmart him. (laughs)”
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On the work front, Sreenivasan will be seen next in Kurukkan, alongside son Vineeth Sreenivasan and Shine Tom Chacko.
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