A Quote by Tovino Thomas
For me, Malayalam films remain the most important. I don't want to do more Tamil films just for the sake of it.
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In Tamil or Malayalam, there was a time when light films ruled. Then, a spate of drama or women-oriented stunt films followed.
I am more comfortable working in Tamil films rather than in Malayalam.
But I've always admired Tamil and Malayalam films, and language isn't a barrier for me.
I respect Malayalam films the same way I respect Bengali films. I think Malayalam films have not compromised on the essence and have kept their own statement and are coming up with very good themes.
I had a smooth take-off in Malayalam, I would like to explore more and take up films that are different in Tamil.
I want my films to do the talking. I feel if people have to understand me better, I should do more good films. I just want them to know me through my films.
We know of instances of stage plays being made into films. But I really think that all Tamil films can be staged; I'd like to take up K. Balachander's films and do that.
Tamil films have to be faster than a Malayalam film but not as fast as a Hindi film.
My place is cemented in Malayalam films. Malayalam is not my language and it felt alien to me. But for them, I am someone from Karnataka who could deliver.
I watch a lot of Malayalam films and admire them greatly. The films have such wonderful content.
I have done about 25 films in Malayalam and won awards for my performances in films like 'Nandanam' and 'Saira.'
I took up Tamil films because I'm a big fan of Mani Ratnam. I thought maybe he'll notice me if I act in a Tamil film.
One of the head guys at Disney categorically said to me, 'We don't want to make children's films any more. We want to make films that are going to appeal to all quadrants.' Hence you have films like 'Shrek' and all the Pixar stuff, which is designed to suit everybody.
Culturally, I remember listening to Salil Chowdhury's music for Malayalam films. Many Bengali actors have worked in our films, too.
Telugu and Tamil industries keenly watch Malayalam movies and are appreciative of the content, be it 'Ustad Hotel,' 'Premam' or 'Bangalore Days.' They've also been listening to our music. That's how I was approached for Telugu films.
My thought process is in Malayalam. So, every time I have to work outside Malayalam, the process is a little stressful. I have to translate my Malayalam thoughts into English and back to Tamil.
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