Filmmaker Priyadarshan is widely known for making audiences laugh with films such as Hera Pheri, Bhool Bhulaiyaa and many others. However, in a recent interview, the director revealed that he is often “forced” to make comedy films, even though he personally prefers directing serious cinema like Kaalapaani and Kanchivaram.
Priyadarshan admitted that while comedy has brought him immense popularity, his true passion lies in making more intense and serious films. He revealed he's ‘forced’ to make comedy films and said, “I like to shoot serious films. I don’t like to shoot comedy films. I have no option, so I am doing it.”
The director further spoke about how filmmakers who specialise in comedy are often looked down upon in the industry. “I love making films like Kanchivaram and Kaalapaani because there I will be accepted more as a filmmaker in the film fraternity,” he said.
Priyadarshan has worked primarily in Malayalam and Hindi cinema since 1982 and has directed more than 98 films in multiple Indian languages. He is widely recognised for his popular comedy films such as Hera Pheri, Hungama, Hulchul and Bhagam Bhag.
At the same time, he has also earned critical acclaim for directing serious films like Kanchivaram and Kaalapaani, both of which won National Film Awards. Over the years, the filmmaker has delivered several successful films, including Abhimanyu, Megham, Mazha Peyyunnu Maddalam Kottunnu, Garam Masala, Chup Chup Ke and Bhool Bhulaiyaa, among many others.
Priyadarshan is currently awaiting the release of his upcoming horror-comedy Bhooth Bangla and has another film, Haiwaan, in the pipeline, starring Saif Ali Khan and Akshay Kumar in lead roles.
