Directing is my first love; turning an actor was rather accidental. — Dileesh Pothan Accidental Copy Share Image
Clearly the encouragement I received after 'Mahesh...' helped in the making of 'Thondimuthalum.' — Dileesh Pothan Bollywood Copy Share Image
I always wanted to be a director. And I make films that I like. — Dileesh Pothan Always Copy Share Image
I act because I find everything about cinema fun and exciting. — Dileesh Pothan About Copy Share Image
But acting is just something I do. It's not a passion like filmmaking is. — Dileesh Pothan Acting Copy Share Image
When I heard the stories of both my movies, I liked them. These are the kind of stories that I enjoy. — Dileesh Pothan Enjoy Copy Share Image
A film released in a theatre needs to provide entertainment to more people. It is different with an OTT platform, not just… — Dileesh Pothan Audience Copy Share Image
I am not saying theatre release movies are restrictive. But I do not get certain 'freedoms' which 'Joji' gave me; I did… — Dileesh Pothan Freedom Copy Share Image
In 'Maheshinte...' fight is the central aspect of the story - a man who is assaulted physically in front of his own… — Dileesh Pothan Fight Copy Share Image
From the 'get go', we were working within the limitations of the pandemic. The idea was to work around the situation, and… — Dileesh Pothan Go Copy Share Image
Sometimes, during a shoot, an actor might fail to turn up or there might be a need for an actor for a… — Dileesh Pothan Actor Copy Share Image
I don't believe that films can be compared to each other as each one is a work of art and deserves appreciation… — Dileesh Pothan Appreciation Copy Share Image
I have great expectations about 'Trance.' It has been in the making for two years and we shot in Kanyakumari in Tamil… — Dileesh Pothan Bollywood Copy Share Image
I have tried using spaces indoors in 'Thondimuthal'... In my view, 'Joji' is more limited in terms of the number of characters… — Dileesh Pothan Artist Copy Share Image
There are two kinds of responses - the one we think we might get and the one we wish we get. — Dileesh Pothan Get Copy Share Image
'Joji' is a special film, the story will keep audiences hooked till the end. — Dileesh Pothan End Copy Share Image
Cinema felt like a fantasy. It was like watching dreams unfold on the screen before me. — Dileesh Pothan Cinema Copy Share Image
As a film-maker, I enjoy telling stories, and every film has its own journey. — Dileesh Pothan Cinema Copy Share Image
I've always been interested in the arts and chucked a science degree to study theatre and performance art because I was so… — Dileesh Pothan Art Copy Share Image
I enjoy acting in all kinds of roles; it's only that I don't get the time to do all what is offered… — Dileesh Pothan Acting Copy Share Image
I find it difficult to direct myself in my films and so I avoid taking on any major roles in my films… — Dileesh Pothan Cinema Copy Share Image
All I am trying to do is communicate a story that I can visualize in my head, into something better for the… — Dileesh Pothan Attention Copy Share Image
The Malayali audience, which appreciates a good story or experiment, is our strength. They don't ask who is the star of a… — Dileesh Pothan Cinema Copy Share Image
Essentially, I am a lazy bum. I prefer lolling around, watching movies and yapping away to glory with my family and friends,… — Dileesh Pothan Family Copy Share Image
In each of our lives, there are certain moments that have the potential to change everything, depending on how we react. Those… — Dileesh Pothan Change Copy Share Image
