Prithviraj Sukumaran compares Kajol to Mohanlal?
Prithviraj Sukumaran compares Kajol to Mohanlal?
South’s renowned actor Prithviraj Sukumaran, who recently featured in Sarzameen alongside Kajol and debutant Ibrahim Ali Khan, opened up on his experience working with the Bollywood icon. He had nothing but praise, mixed with some hilarious on-set moments. In a media briefing the Malayalam superstar, acknowledged for his versatility and depth, revealed that Kajol’s acting style reminded him of another screen legend—Mohanlal.
Chronicling Kajol as “wonderful” and “truly gifted,” Prithviraj stated that working with instinctive actors like her brings an element of unpredictability to a scene. He explained that much like Mohanlal, who delivers a different performance with every take, Kajol doesn’t rely on rehearsals and instead trusts her instincts. He went on to share that she truly believes in being instinctive over her performance, noting that it made the collaboration exciting and dynamic.
Prithviraj also spoke fondly of Kajol’s vibrant energy on set, calling her “a constant caffeine overdose in a very nice way.” But things didn’t always go smoothly—especially when filming an emotional scene where Kajol’s character delivers a powerful line about motherhood. For some unexplained reason, both actors couldn’t stop laughing amidst takes, to the point where director Kayoze Irani nearly gave up on them. Notwithstanding the challenge, Prithviraj said it was all in good fun and expressed his admiration for Kajol, adding that he hopes they get to work together again in the future.
About Sarzameen, the film is written and directed by Kayoze Irani, son of Boman Irani and it’s his directorial debut.
The Dharma Productions and Star Studios backed film is produced by Karan Johar, Hiroo Yash Johar, and Apoorva Mehta. It features Prithviraj Sukumaran, Kajol, and Ibrahim Ali Khan. The film unfolds against the politically volatile backdrop of Kashmir.
The story centers around Colonel Vijay Menon (Prithviraj Sukumaran), an Indian Army officer stationed in Jammu and Kashmir, whose world turns upside down when he discovers that his long-missing son, Harman (Ibrahim Ali Khan), may have joined a terrorist organisation. As he sets out to uncover the truth, his wife Meher (Kajol) is pulled into a heart-wrenching emotional struggle—where the line between duty to the nation and loyalty to family begins to blur. The film premiered on July 25, 2025, exclusively on JioHotstar.
While netizens have hailed Prithiviraj and Kajol’s performance, many criticised the movie’s weak scripting.
News Edit KV Raman
