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Legendary Director Adoor Gopalakrishnan Returns After Decade-Long Hiatus
31 Aug
Summary
- Filmmaker Adoor Gopalakrishnan is back after a 10-year break with 'Padayatra'.
- He prefers reading newspapers over social media, calling it 'anti-social media'.
- Gopalakrishnan, who is 87, feels nervous being called India's greatest filmmaker.
Veteran filmmaker Adoor Gopalakrishnan has returned to directing after a 10-year absence with his upcoming film, 'Padayatra,' featuring Mammootty. This collaboration marks their fourth film together, with Mammootty also producing the project.
Gopalakrishnan, now 87 years old, recently celebrated his birthday and shared his thoughts on his long career. He noted that long intervals between films are typical for him, allowing for creative renewal and a re-examination of his work. He also revealed he stays away from social media, preferring newspapers for information and calling digital platforms 'anti-social media' due to their negative uses.
The celebrated director expressed humility regarding accolades, including being called 'India's greatest filmmaker,' admitting it makes him nervous. He prefers to simply be known as a filmmaker who makes 'real cinema,' rejecting labels like 'parallel cinema.' 'Padayatra' is slated for a theatrical release later this year.
