September 22, 2025

Priyadarshan is a film legend who has given us over 90 movies, and guess what? He's already decided who will star in his 100th! In a fun chat with Pinkvilla, this superstar director picked none other than Mohanlal. Why? Because their bond goes way beyond just work! "What I am today is all because of him. If he had not become a superstar, I would not have too. He really encouraged me in making films and supported my career," said Priyadarshan with fondness. This duo’s journey started as childhood friends and turned into a fantastic partnership on screen. Priyadarshan revealed, "Maybe we grew up as childhood friends, but he’s still a star… I mean, he has so many options, but we mutually did well for each other. So, for my 100th film, I cannot think of anybody else because he said one thing: if it ever happens, it will be a record. The first film was with him, the 100th will be too." Wow! They promise to break all records with this special film because nothing like this – a director and actor teaming up for debut and 100th film – has ever happened before in Indian cinema! For those who don’t know, Priyadarshan’s first film as director was the hit comedy "Poochakkoru Mookkuthi" in 1984 featuring Mohanlal. Since then, they’ve delivered countless blockbusters, with their latest big project being "Marakkar: Lion of the Arabian Sea" in 2021. Right now, Priyadarshan is busy with Hindi films "Bhoot Bangla" and "Haiwaan" starring Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan, while Mohanlal is making waves shooting for "Patriot" alongside Mammootty and Fahadh Faasil. He will also thrill fans in "Drishyam 3," "Ram," and "Vrusshabha." This epic real-life tale shows us how friendship and cinema create magic. The big 100th film by Priyadarshan with Mohanlal is definitely one to watch out for. Brace yourselves for a record-breaking, heartwarming blockbuster from two legends who grew up together and conquered the film world side by side!

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