Despite being a well-known figure in tamil film, gautham Vasudev menon has recently lost his influence. He remains a significant player in the industry, nevertheless. In addition to recently directing the malayalam film Dominic and the Ladies' Purse, he has been speaking exclusively and doing interviews on the distinctions between malayalam and tamil performers.
 
Menon discussed how malayalam and tamil actors approach their roles in one of these interviews. He cited Kumbalangi Nights, starring Fahadh Faasil, as an illustration of the daring decisions malayalam performers are prepared to undertake. "No tamil actor would have portrayed Fahadh's character in that film," menon stated.

Furthermore, tamil performers would always prioritize marketability and financial success above embarking on unusual parts. According to menon, performers chose parts that would ensure box office success since tamil film is a commercial industry. They are less inclined to take chances with complicated or unusual characters, as Faasil in Kumbalangi Nights, because of the emphasis on marketability. Actors from malayalam, such as Faasil, are more willing to try out various parts, especially ones that address difficult societal topics.
 
Additionally, he stated that tamil cinema does not adopt identical themes unless it has previously proven profitable, but rather remakes popular malayalam films. This is just another illustration of tamil cinema's conservative attitude, which only accepts tried-and-true formulae. Menon's assertion in brief. malayalam film selects performers who are prepared to take chances and play a variety of socially significant parts, while tamil film choose commercial roles that ensure box office success. malayalam film is able to experiment because of this.
 

 
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30/01/2025 12:20 PM