Dileesh Pothan on ‘Ronth’, the Allure of Complex Characters and Malayalam Cinema’s Evolution

In an interview, actor-director Dileesh Pothan delves into his experience with ‘Ronth’ and his perspective on acting and directing. Pothan shares his growing interest in complex characters. For his role as a police officer in ‘Ronth,’ Pothan details his research and preparation, which drew from his past directorial work ‘Thondimuthalum Driksashiyum,’ where he spent time at a police station, and the expertise of director Shahi Kabir, a former police officer. He discusses his collaboration with Roshan Mathew, emphasizing their good on-screen chemistry. Pothan reflects on the popularity of police procedurals in Malayalam cinema, attributing it to a dedication to realism. He offers his thoughts on the new generation of actors, and his upcoming directing plans.