Dileesh Pothan Talks ‘Ronth’: The Actor’s Journey, the Director’s Vision, and the Future

Dileesh Pothan discusses his role in ‘Ronth’ and his evolving relationship with acting and direction. Pothan shares his early focus on directing and how his passion for acting developed over time. He explains the preparation for his role as a police officer in ‘Ronth’, emphasizing the insights gained from his prior experience in filmmaking, including his time spent at a police station for ‘Thondimuthalum Driksashiyum’, and the guidance of director Shahi Kabir. He praises his co-star Roshan Mathew, detailing the development of their on-screen rapport. Pothan addresses the trend of police procedurals in Malayalam cinema, highlighting the role of realism and the contributions of those with law enforcement experience. Pothan also shares his positive outlook on the rising actors of Malayalam cinema and provides details on his upcoming directorial endeavor.