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P 2/2 ഒരു ജീവിതമേയുള്ളൂ, അങ്ങനെ ആ തീരുമാനം എടുത്തു...RAJIV MENON Interview | The Dhanya Varma Podcast

12 Jun 2026 · 53 min

Rajiv Menon is one of the most sought-after Cinematographers from India. He is the director of movies like Kandukondain Kandukondain, Minsara Kanavu, Sarvam Thala Mayam. He has now acted in the multi starrer Patriot movie directed by Mahesh Narayanan. Patriot has an ensemble cast with Mammootty, Mohanlal, Nayanthara, Fahadh Faasil, Kunchacko Boban, Revathi, Zarin Shihab.In this interview we talk about the movie Kandukondain Kandukondain which has an ensemble cast with Aishwarya Rai, Tabu, Ajith Kumar, Mammootty and Abbas. We talk about the experience of acting in this movie and talk about the nuances of filmmaking and cinematography. He talks about his close relationship he has with friends A R Rahman and Maniratnam. He talks about the forthcoming movie with Nelson with superstars Rajnikanth and Kamal Haasan the promo of which has gone viral. Rajiv talks about his childhood, losses amd grief that he had to deal with the loss of his father at an early age. We explore his interest in music and his experiences as an ad film maker. He talks about his mother Kalyani Menon who was a classical and a playback singer. This interview is like a masterclass of an ace cinematographer with valuable insights into the areas of scripting, acting, cinematography and direction. We cover lots of aspects of being an actor, cinematographer and filmmaker which could help aspiring movie students and film enthusiasts alike. Do watch. It is a two part conversation #rajivmenon #patriotmovie #thedhanyavarmapodcast #rajivmenoninterview #dhanyavarmarajivmenon #patriottheatreresponse #rajivmenonlatestinterview #mohanlal #mammootty #nayanthara #rajnikanth #kamalhaasan #directorsinterview #cinematography #cinematographer #filmmaking #malayalampodcast #malayalaminterview #celebrityinterview #celebtalk

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