Interview: ‘Sookshmadarshini’ director MC Jithin credits team effort for success

Movies By Arjun Ramachandran Dec 11, 2024 Read the article

The latest Malayalam release Sookshmadarshini starring Nazriya Nazil and Basil Joseph is running successfully in packed theatres.

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The movie is centred around Nazriya’s Priyadarshini, a strong woman character who leads the movie forward.

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During a conversation with South First, MC Jithin spoke about his new film and his thoughts on filmmaking.

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I don’t believe writers and directors lack challenging stories. For me, when something sticks in my mind, I’m obsessed and determined to make it happen.

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The metre of Basil’s character changed during the shooting. Basil and the production house had a group discussion to finalise the character’s mannerisms in the movie.

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We should be able to tell the stories we love. From Nonsense onward, I’ve been exploring out-of-the-box subjects.

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