In an exclusive interview with Anupama Chopra, Vineeth Sreenivasan discusses his film "Varshangalkku Shesham," featuring Pranav Mohanlal and Nivin Pauly. He shares his inspirations and reflects on his career choice. Sreenivasan elaborates on his on-set experience, where the friendly crew indulged in cricket matches all-day, sometimes overshadowing shoots. He also delves into the nepotism debate, offering insights on its nuances and controversies.
00:00 - In conversation with Vineeth Sreenivasan
00:44 - How does Vineeth, as an Actor/Producer/Writer/Singer prioritise his work?
02:30 - Talent being a family tradition for the Sreenivasan’s
05:38 - Talking about his new film “Varshangalkku Shesham”
09:39 - Directing family members, and the rules they set for themselves
10:30 - Vineeth on his brother Dhyan Sreenivasan
12:07 - Stories surrounding the on-set ruckus, and the never ending cricket matches
14:25 - Handling the legacy Pranav Mohanlal comes with
16:48 - Clashing with Fahadh Faasil’s Aavesham
19:26 - Vineeth’s acting processes
23:13 - Falling in love with characters before writing them
25:52 - Music being a major character in Vineeth’s films
27:58 - The motive of the music
28:25 - Getting Vinyl Records for “Varshangalkku Shesham”
32:53 - Shooting “Madhu Pakaroo,” and the ball they all had on set
35:39 - Reminiscing the time things changed for Malayalam Cinema
38:53 - Not nurturing cut-throat competition
40:43 - Nepotism being everywhere
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