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Prithviraj: Malayalam Films' Informal Edge Beats Bollywood
17 Sep
Summary
- Malayalam industry's informal approach contrasts with Bollywood's corporate structure.
- Film production in Malayalam cinema now involves large budgets and extended schedules.
- Ease of collaboration in Malayalam films brings a humane quality to the cinema.
Prithviraj Sukumaran suggests that Bollywood could adopt the informal working style prevalent in the Malayalam film industry. He explained that the ease of direct communication and fewer formalities in Malayalam cinema allow for smoother operations, likening it to a lighter workload compared to Bollywood.
Contrary to the perception of quick, low-budget productions, Sukumaran noted that Malayalam cinema now undertakes large-scale projects. These films can have budgets reaching 100 crore and production schedules extending up to 150 days.
Even with these significant investments, the actor emphasized that the fundamental informal and collaborative spirit persists in Malayalam filmmaking. This approach, he believes, imbues the final cinematic product with a distinct, humane quality.
Sukumaran illustrated the difference with a casting example, detailing how direct outreach to actors is common in Malayalam cinema. In contrast, Bollywood processes often involve multiple intermediaries like agencies and managers before a meeting can be arranged, followed by fee negotiations.
