At the trailer launch of his upcoming film Barroz, actor Mohanlal spoke about the massive success of Sukumar’s Pushpa 2: The Rule, starring Allu Arjun, Rashmika Mandanna, and Fahadh Faasil. He compared the film’s phenomenal reception to a ‘gatecrash’ and expressed his hopes for the entire film industry.
Mohanlal’s Views on Pushpa 2’s Success
When asked about Pushpa 2: The Rule setting new benchmarks for pan-Indian cinema, Mohanlal said:
“Not only Pushpa, but my simple prayer to the almighty is for films to run. The film industry’s wheel has to turn because of release…because of success. So, every film should run. People should respect the film. Lots of big films are coming, even my film, I wish it would run.”
He further added:
“It’s like a gatecrash…I did a film long ago called Kalapani. That was a pan-Indian film even back then. Santosh (Sivan) only shot that film. He got a National Award. So, somebody should do it. We have all the materials, all the great technicians, artists. But somebody should bring out very different films that can be shown anywhere in the world. So, we are just trying to let it happen.”
The Trailer Launch of Barroz
Mohanlal unveiled the trailer of his directorial venture Barroz in Mumbai on Wednesday, with Akshay Kumar as the chief guest. When asked about Akshay Kumar’s work in Priyadarshan’s films, Mohanlal shared his admiration for the actor:
“You can’t compare actors. They are totally different – in terms of the costume, characters they are playing, or even their body language.”
He continued:
“I have seen most of Akshay’s movies that Priyadarshan has remade, and he is a brilliant actor. He is a 100% professional actor. I am not that professional.”
Mohanlal also joked about not giving advice to young actors, stating he’s “not that old.”
Upcoming Projects
Allu Arjun’s Pushpa 2: The Rule has grossed over ₹1000 crore worldwide within six days of release. Arjun has yet to announce his next project.
Mohanlal’s Barroz is set to release in theatres on December 25. He is also gearing up for his roles in L2: Empuraan and Kannappa. The actor’s prolific career continues to inspire fans and industry peers alike.