Director Blessy has declined an offer to produce a film based on the life of Abdul Rahim, a Kozhikode native currently facing the death penalty in Saudi Arabia. Despite an offer from businessman Boby Chemmanur, Blessy made his decision clear during a press conference in Dubai, stating that he is not interested in pursuing such a project at this time.
During the conference, Blessy disclosed that Boby Chemmanur had approached him with the idea for the film. However, Blessy expressed his hesitation, citing his desire to embark on projects that are distinct from his previous works. He emphasized that, having directed only eight movies thus far, he aims for his ninth endeavor to offer a fresh perspective and narrative.
Reflecting on his initial response to Boby Chemmanur’s proposal, Blessy admitted his unfamiliarity with Rahim’s story and expressed reluctance to produce a film reminiscent of his previous work, ‘Aadujeevitham.’ Despite being unable to provide a definitive answer, Blessy conveyed his best wishes for Boby Chemmanur’s project.
Furthermore, Blessy expressed skepticism about his suitability for depicting Rahim’s life solely based on his prior work on ‘Aadujeevitham.’ He revealed his desire for diversity in his filmography and expressed doubt that the offer would align with his creative vision.
In other news related to the film industry, ‘Aadujeevitham -The Goat Life’ starring Prithviraj Sukumaran has earned Rs 80 crore at the Indian box office on its 23rd day of release.