Ranjith’s advice for Mohanlal....
Yes, they have just worked on a film together, one that marked the reunion of director Ranjithand superstar Mohanlal. The director, who also ensured he was present at the launch of Mohanlal's book recently — a compilation of all his blog entries, also advised the star that he should be working on meaningful cinema rather than the same old larger-than-life commercial ventures.
Ranjith and Mohanlal were great friends, until rumours on a fallout making rounds. Though there are many versions for the brief silence between the two, industry sources say that the two parted ways because their 'interest' infilms changed.
Ironically, it was Ranjith who introduced larger-than-life cinema to Mollywood. Before he turned director, he wrote cult films like Devasuram, Aaraam Thampuran, Ustaad andNarasimham... all of which staring Mohanlal. After he turned director, he slowly veered towards non-commercial films.
In 2008, he directed Thirakkatha, a film that went on to win the National Award for best feature film in Malayalam . Then came Kerala Cafe, Paleri Manikyam..., Pranchiyettan and The Saintand Indian Rupee. With so many critically acclaimed films, Ranjith has entered a different league altogether. The director's latest film with Mohanlal does mark a reunion of sorts and is the star's detour into a genre that he stayed away from for a while now."
At the recently held do, when Ranjith told the star, 'In future, instead of doing waste movies , do good films,' Mohanlal accepted the same with a smile, in all humility.
