In an unusual turn of events, Malayalam cinema legend Mohanlal, a recipient of the Dadasaheb Phalke award, interviewed Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan at the official residence in Thiruvananthapuram. The teaser of this interview will be released on social media and TV platforms, with the full version to follow on major channels. This role reversal is a departure from the norm, where Mohanlal, known for his acting prowess, is usually the one fielding questions about his career and public life.
The actor dedicated two days to this project, with the first day focused on planning the interview’s themes and the actual interview taking place the next day. The discussion reportedly delved into the Chief Minister’s personal journey, political trajectory, and the government’s performance in office. The meeting between a Dadasaheb Phalke awardee and a sitting Chief Minister just before elections has sparked political speculations, with the Opposition alleging a PR move by the government.
Mohanlal’s previous interview with former Chief Minister Oommen Chandy had garnered attention, and now, his interaction with Pinarayi Vijayan has created anticipation, especially after images of the two at Cliff House went viral. Whether this interview will influence political narratives or simply be a media spectacle, one thing is certain: when a superstar like Mohanlal poses the questions, Kerala pays attention.
