Mohanlal and I have done nearly 40 films together, many of them comedies. — Priyadarshan Copy Share Image
Tamil films have to be faster than a Malayalam film but not as fast as a Hindi film. — Priyadarshan Copy Share Image
In Kerala, people are more educated, so you can have subtlety in Malayalam films. — Priyadarshan Copy Share Image
In Kerala, we prefer slower films unlike the Hindi audiences. Here they want fast films with action in every frame. Also, we… — Priyadarshan Copy Share Image
I don't put seriousness in Bollywood movies. Because in Bollywood, people want entertainment even if it has no meaning. — Priyadarshan Copy Share Image
A shot of Shyam Benegal inspires me a lot. I wonder why a film of David Dhawan cannot have a shot like… — Priyadarshan Copy Share Image
When I did a film with Salman Khan, he used to get up at 5 in the morning for shoots. If I… — Priyadarshan Copy Share Image
As for 'Garam Masala,' everybody knows what kind of film it is. It's the type where you keep your brains at home. — Priyadarshan Copy Share Image
See, I am an ardent fan of David Lean. I cannot do a shot like David Leans' in a Malayalam film because… — Priyadarshan Copy Share Image
Mohan Lal is my favorite actor, so if I am saying that Salman has performed better, you can believe how much he… — Priyadarshan Copy Share Image
In Hindi film industry, the maximum one can do is try and make a film like 'Badhaai Ho' or 'Andhadhun,' but if… — Priyadarshan Copy Share Image
What attracts me to Hindi films is the monetary benefits connected with it. — Priyadarshan Copy Share Image
I make films for money and fame. But I made 'Kanjeevaram' for recognition. — Priyadarshan Copy Share Image
Shah Rukh and I have been thinking of making something together, but nothing has materialized. — Priyadarshan Copy Share Image
India is the country which makes the maximum number of movies. Cinema is one of our religions. — Priyadarshan Copy Share Image
I am proud of the fact that I am the first South Indian director who has been accepted by Bollywood wholeheartedly. — Priyadarshan Copy Share Image
My Hindi remakes are better than my originals except sometimes, the Malayalam actors perform better. — Priyadarshan Copy Share Image
When I went to Bollywood and used to give actors instructions, many of them would tell me that I am acting out… — Priyadarshan Copy Share Image
It is true that I got recognition. But however good the comedies are, nobody will accept a good comedy director as a good director.… — Priyadarshan Copy Share Image
Every director will dream of doing films in Hollywood. I want to show my talents there, too. — Priyadarshan Copy Share Image
I feel something unusual is always attractive for people. But at the same time, it should be entertaining. — Priyadarshan Copy Share Image
In Kerala, people are more educated, so you can have subtlety in Malayalam films. — Priyadarshan Copy Share Image
People expect a lot from a commercial director. It's not right to always expect another 'Viraasat' from me. — Priyadarshan Copy Share Image
I don't put seriousness in Bollywood movies. Because in Bollywood, people want entertainment even if it has no meaning. — Priyadarshan Copy Share Image
How many remakes are really successful? From 100, 98 are failures. That's because those films are remade without taking into consideration the sensibilities of… — Priyadarshan Copy Share Image
Basically, it was important to break the belief that commercial filmmakers can't make realistic movies. I broke it. — Priyadarshan Copy Share Image
When I did a film with Salman Khan, he used to get up at 5 in the morning for shoots. If I can handle… — Priyadarshan Copy Share Image
Tamil films have to be faster than a Malayalam film but not as fast as a Hindi film. — Priyadarshan Copy Share Image
'Hulchul' is a family comedy. You can call it 'humor around families.' — Priyadarshan Copy Share Image