If that superstar like Mangalasseri Neelkandan comes, will Malayalees accept him: Prithviraj
Prithviraj Sukumaran is an actor who introduced Ranjith to Malayalam cinema through theโโโโ movie Nandanam. Prithviraj, who faced criticism for his views at the beginning of his career, is today one of the leading actors in Malayalam cinema.
Apart from acting, Prithvi also proved his talent in the fields of director, singer and producer. Prithvi also won the State Award for Best Actor for his performance in one of the biggest hits of the year, Aadujeetu.
Prithviraj wonders if the audience will accept Mohanlal’s role as Mangalasseri Neelakantan if Shah Rukh Khan plays it. Prithvi said there is nothing wrong with his film Gold not working for the audience and he is one of the highest paid actors in Malayalam today.
Shah Rukh Khan is India’s biggest actor, one of India’s biggest superstars. Would we accept him if he learned Malayalam well and became Mangalasseri Neelakanth?
My film Gold was not working for the audience. It’s ok. By the time I was in my thirties, I was the youngest but most experienced actor on many of the film sets I would cross.
There are many young people today who want to be like Prithviraj, or where Prithviraj reached. But unexpectedly I have been busy with many films in recent years. Now I am also a high paid actor in Malayalam.
That income is more than enough to take care of me and my family. I promise that if I cast my brother in a film, it will not be out of love for him,’ says Prithviraj.
Content Highlights: Prithviraj About Mangalasserri Neelakandan Character And Sharukh Khan
**Given โPrithviraj’s statement aboutโ Shah Rukh Khan potentially โฃplaying Mangalasseri Neelakandan,โ how do โyou think the โMalayalam โฃfilm industry is positioned to embrace actors โfrom other language backgroundsโ while maintaining โthe authenticity of regional narratives?**
## โขInterview with Prithvirajโ Sukumaran: Star Power, Regional Cinema, and Family Ties
**Guests**:
* โฃ**Prithviraj Sukumaran**: Renowned Malayalam actor, director, singer, and producer
* **[Guest 2 Name]**: Film critic/analyst โขspecializing โคin Malayalam cinema
**Introduction**:
Welcome to World-Today News. Today, we are joined by the โacclaimed actor Prithviraj Sukumaran to delve into his recent โฃremarks stirring conversation across โthe Malayalam film industry. Joining him is [Guest 2 Name], โฃaโ renowned film โฃcritic โคwho offers an โคinsightful perspectiveโ on the nuances of regional โcinema.
**Section 1:โ Theโข “Mangalasseri Neelakandan” Debate**
* **Host**: Prithviraj,โค your comments โขabout Shah Rukh Khan potentiallyโ playing Mangalasseriโ Neelakandan sparked quite โขa debate. Could you elaborate onโฃ your thoughts behind this statement?
*โค **Prithviraj**:
* **Host**: [Guest 2 Name], what is your take on Prithviraj’s statement? Do you think language barriers pose a significant challenge for actors transitioning between different film industries? And how important is cultural understanding in portraying iconic roles?
* **[Guest 2 Name]**:
* **Host**: โฃ Prithviraj, you’ve โคportrayed a wide array of characters throughout your career. What โคare the unique challenges and rewards โwhen playing roles deeply rooted in a specific cultural context?
*โ **Prithviraj**:
**Section โ2: Critical โขReception and Career Trajectory**
* **Host**: “Gold” wasn’t received as enthusiastically as some of your other films. How do you navigate such โฃinstances where your work doesn’t resonate with the โaudience?
* **Prithviraj**:
* **Host**: [Guest 2 Name], how do you assessโฃ Prithviraj’s career trajectoryโ within the context of โขthe โevolving Malayalam film industry?
* **[Guest 2 Name]**:
* **Host**: Prithviraj, โyou’ve often spoken about your commitment โคto taking on diverse roles and pushing boundaries โin โคyour acting. What drives this constantโ pursuit of challenges?
* **Prithviraj**:
**Section 3: Familyโ Ties andโข Professionalismโฃ
* **Host**: You mentioned previously that โyou wouldn’t cast your brother in โคa film out of familial affection. Could you shed some light on this decision โคand how you โmaintain professional boundaries within yourโ personal relationships?
* **Prithviraj**:
* **Host**: [Guest 2 Name], how common is โnepotism within the Malayalam film industry? Do you seeโ this practise โas hindering the growth of new talent โorโ offering valuableโค opportunities for familialโ collaboration?
* **[Guest 2 Name]**:
* **Host**: Prithviraj, you โขareโ often looked upon as a role model for aspiring actors. What advice would you give to young talents entering the filmโ industry?
* **Prithviraj**:
**Conclusion**:
* **Host**: Thank you both for your insightful โperspectives on these important topics. It’s been a truly engaging conversation. Weโ hope โtodayโs discussion sheds light on the complexities of the film industry and the dedication of talented individuals likeโ Prithviraj Sukumaran.
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