⁠Tharun Moorthy on Directing Mohanlal & Shobhana | InFocus | THR India (With English Subtitles) скачать в хорошем качестве

⁠Tharun Moorthy on Directing Mohanlal & Shobhana | InFocus | THR India (With English Subtitles)

In this insightful conversation with Vishal Menon for The Hollywood Reporter India, director Tharun Moorthy discusses his journey from aspiring actor to becoming one of Malayalam cinema's promising filmmakers. Tharun shares candid reflections on directing Mohanlal and Shobhana in his upcoming film "Thudarum," revealing his initial nervousness about directing such established stars and how he ultimately found confidence in bringing them into his creative world rather than adapting to theirs. The interview offers a fascinating glimpse into Tharun's artistic evolution, from his early days pursuing acting through short films to his realization that his true talents lay in directing. He discusses the unexpected success of his debut "Operation Java" during the pandemic and how "Saudi Vellakka" further established his reputation, leading to opportunities with industry legends. Tharun articulates his creative philosophy and commitment to authentic storytelling, explaining why he refuses to compromise on artistic integrity even when working with megastars like Mammootty and Mohanlal. Throughout the conversation, Tharun reflects on his childhood immersed in Kerala's rich artistic traditions, crediting his father's encouragement and support of his artistic pursuits as fundamental to his development. He provides interesting insights into the collaborative screenwriting process with K.R. Sunil for "Thudarum," addresses misconceptions about the film's genre, and discusses the challenges of audience expectations, particularly in reference to how promotional strategies affected reception of Lijo Jose Pellissery's "Malaikottai Valiban." The interview concludes with Tharun sharing touching moments from his collaboration with Mohanlal, including how the legendary actor absorbed and incorporated the director's own mannerisms into his performance. #TharunMoorthy #MalayalamCinema #Thudarum