Saiju Kurup is on cloud nine as his latest film, Bharathanatyam 2: Mohiniyattam, which he acted in and co-produced, is trending on streaming platforms and has raked in crores at the box office. The actor says he is still trying to process the film’s success, which came 21 years after his debut.
A Long-Awaited Breakthrough
Saiju’s journey in the film industry has been a long and winding one. Despite being part of several successful films, he had not had a theatrical hit as a lead actor until Mohiniyattam. The film’s success is all the more sweet as its prequel, Bharathanatyam, did not do well in theaters but found love on OTT platforms.
A Family Affair
Both Bharathanatyam and Mohiniyattam are directed by Krishnadas Murali and revolve around Sasindran Nair, played by Saiju, and his quirky family. The films’ success can be attributed to the excellent script, efficient crew, and the music by Electronic Kili, which elevated the movie in many scenes.
Saiju says that the script of Mohiniyattam was so well-written that they just had to shoot it. The film’s success has been a game-changer for the actor, who had been waiting for a theatrical hit for 21 years. He adds that the film’s success is a testament to the fact that if you want something, the universe conspires to help you achieve it.
Cult Status
The film’s success has also given it a cult status, with viewers celebrating its dialogues and coming up with multiple movie references. Saiju gives credit to director Krishnadas Murali, saying that he is a brilliant filmmaker with a lot of humor inside him.
- The film’s success has been a long time coming for Saiju, who had been waiting for a theatrical hit for 21 years.
- The film’s prequel, Bharathanatyam, did not do well in theaters but found love on OTT platforms.
- The film’s success can be attributed to the excellent script, efficient crew, and the music by Electronic Kili.
Saiju is elated that the film’s success has finally convinced his non-Malayali friends that he is an actor. He adds that the film’s success has been a team effort and that he is proud to have been a part of it.
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