The audience was small, but whoever came, understood what was said. I aimed to change their opinion of our films. And I think I managed that. I am sure in another ten years, everyone will be aware of all the kinds of films. Even the so-called regional ones.
Cinema is a universal language, after all.
It was difficult for me as a cinematographer, so I can imagine what they must have gone through. In fact, Santosh Sivan came in halfway and shot the rest of the film. You have admitted that you won't cast newcomers in your film. Mohanlal is a totally different person. If Mohanlal were any other commercial actor, he would never plunge into a film like Vaanaprastham.