Mohanlal Speaks Out In Defense Of Male Stars Romancing Younger Co-Stars: 'If You Feel Uncomfortable...'

Malayalam superstar Mohanlal recently shared his perspective, stating that an actor’s choices should be driven by confidence rather than age. 

Mohanlal pointed out that confidence and audience acceptance should take precedence over age when it comes to such roles.

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The ongoing debate surrounding male superstars pairing with younger female actors has brought ageism in the entertainment industry into the spotlight. Malayalam superstar Mohanlal recently shared his perspective, stating that an actor’s choices should be driven by confidence rather than age. 

Malayalam superstar Mohanlal on male superstars pairing with younger female actors

In an interview with India Today, he pointed out that confidence and audience acceptance should take precedence over age when it comes to such roles.

"This is a process, it's a cycle. It's not that it has started now; our industry is like that. (Even) from Telugu, Tamil... but if you are healthy and you can act at the age of 100 (there is no issue). You are the deciding factor, and how you choose your character. If you feel uncomfortable, this is not a good role for me, you have to avoid it. But (if) people are ready to accept it, then why not? It is a performance. It's nothing to do with age. It's all about the role," Mohanlal said.

After more than four decades in the film industry, Mohanlal ventured into directing with ‘Barroz’. When asked about his future plans during an interaction, he responded, “I don't want to do anything. Most of the things in my life are just happening. We do a lot of plays, shows, and other activities. We are doing so many films. I don't plan things; I let it happen. I believe in happenings—it's called being. You just need to be there. It's all a flow."

About Barroz

Mohanlal's directorial debut ‘Barroz’ failed to make a mark at the box office despite initial buzz. The fantasy film, based on Jijo Punnoose’s novel ‘Barroz: Guardian of D'Gama's Treasure’, stars Mohanlal in the lead role alongside Maya Rao West, Cesar Lorente Raton, Ignacio Mateos, Kallirroi Tziafeta, Nerea Camacho, and Tuhin Menon.

While Mohanlal’s performance received praise, critics pointed out the film's lack of depth. ‘Barroz’ was released in theatres on December 25 in Malayalam.