Kathal is Mammootty’s latest movie. The character Thangan is a remarkable character in the film. The success of Kathal movie is proof that today’s generation is ready to accept the positions and politics put forward by Kathal. Kathal, which continues to run successfully in theaters, has given a new history to Malayalam cinema. Sudhi Kozhikode is sharing with Malayalam about the success of Kathal and the details of her acting career. “Those who know me know that Kathal is not my first film. Kathal is the 43rd film. All people doubted was my look in this film. Many people asked if this is you. I may not be the same as I am in one film, but in another film. Many see it as a new face.
After the film, there are difficulties, sufferings and pains of all these years, the result of which is the core. So very happy. Mammooka, Jyothika Ma’am, Jio Baby is such a great collaboration film. It was known that it will be a historical film that is going to get a lot of attention. Either a history or a controversy, the film was made expecting this. Much more happy to see it become a hit than the character did in the movie. I am a dramatist. That’s why I didn’t feel anything special about playing a gay character. A theater artist is someone who is formed enough to play any role. There is nothing image conscious about this. And if Mammooka is not ready to do this kind of character, then why not me?
At the same time, there were scenes in the movie Paleri Manikyam where she acted for thirteen days. When the movie came out, it was all cut. More than that pain, there have been pains that have gone on many sets and left many humiliated. Other than that, there are those who have helped me. No one’s name is mentioned. I don’t blame the hurt. I am very happy now that I have experienced so much pain. I have acted in three films with Mammooka before this film. Those three films are Paleri Manikyam and Bavutti’s Naam and Uncle. There were few combination scenes with Mammooka in this film.
There was a combination scene with Jyothika ma’am. Jyothika was dubbed by Jomol. When I saw Jomol, I asked him how he did it. Jomol said that Jio told him. It was very good. Jyothika mam is very simple. Full of laughter on the set. Surya sir is the same, he came on set once. Although he was with Jyothika ma’am in the hotel, he came to the set one day. I went and spoke. Paulson introduced me saying that I was doing that character. Then he took the photo by holding me. My son, who is studying in 7th standard, asked me if my father is gay. I asked him if he knows what it means to be gay. He said I know that. I told him that father should come and explain more. I also think that this is how we should educate children. Children should understand this. He said that his wife liked the movie very well. She said it was an impossible film. I am very happy when my friends tell me that it is the result of your suffering for so long.
