Mohanlal Turns Interviewer for CM Pinarayi Vijayan

In a fascinating role reversal that has captured the attention of Kerala, Malayalam superstar and Dadasaheb Phalke awardee Mohanlal stepped into the shoes of a journalist to interview Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan. While the veteran actor is usually the one facing a barrage of questions from the media and politicians, this time he took on the task of posing them, creating a significant buzz across the state.

The special face-to-face interaction took place at 'Cliff House,' the Chief Minister's official residence. Mohanlal reportedly spent two days in Thiruvananthapuram for this project, dedicating the first day to discussions and the second to the actual filming. The interview is expected to cover a wide range of topics, including the Chief Minister's personal life, his long political journey, and his experiences in governance. A teaser for this highly anticipated sit-down was released on Tuesday evening, with the full interview slated to air soon on prominent channels. The timing of this interview has sparked political debate as the state moves closer to the Assembly elections.

While the opposition has already labeled the move as a strategic Public Relations (PR) exercise by the government, supporters see it as a unique cultural moment. Notably, this isn't Mohanlal’s first time interviewing a head of state; he previously conducted a similar session with the late former Chief Minister Oommen Chandy. Photos of Mohanlal and Pinarayi Vijayan at Cliff House have already gone viral on social media. Whether or not this interview influences the upcoming polls remains to be seen, but there is no doubt that the entire state is eager to see a superstar question the Chief Minister.