Actor-producer Vijay Babu, whose next production “#Home” is slated for an Onam release this year, says Malayalam cinema in its heyday was known for giving good family films.
Vijay told IANS, “During the golden years of Malayalam cinema, which I believe to be the 90s, many family stories were narrated. But then, things slowly changed… when I wrote the script of ‘#Home’ Padhi, toh aisa felt. Like going back to the 90s and telling real family stories for which Malayalam films were always known.”
‘#Home’ is directed and written by Rosin Thomas, which is his second collaboration with Vijay after ‘Phillips and the Monkey Pain’.
Talking about Rozin’s subtle style of directing and writing, Vijay says: “Rozin is a man of details. He surprises even the producers with minute details. With Rozin, he does the story in just 3 minutes. And I know what he will come with. Even in Monkey Pen, every minute detail of family details was given by him. Every detail comes from his life experience.”
Apart from controlling the project, Vijay will also be seen playing a small role in the film.
He says the story is so close to his heart that he wanted to be a part of it on and off camera.
“I do an extended cameo. I play a psychopath named Franklin in the film. Honestly, I didn’t have to be a part of the film, but this is the only film where I asked the director that even if it was only one scene, I wanted to do it. He offered me the role of this doctor. I did the character and I am very happy that I am a part of it,” says Vijay.
‘#Home’ will release on August 19 on Amazon Prime Video.
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