Mollywood director Jeethu Joseph He is undoubtedly a great story teller and his films from ‘Memories’ to ‘Drishyam’ prove that he has a knack for writing compelling scripts. However, Jeethu has faced criticism for his execution, with most viewers complaining about the technical quality of what he described as “serial-level” making. Jeethu Joseph has now addressed the constant criticism about the technical style of his films.
Jeethu Joseph on criticism of technical style
Over the years, Jeethu Joseph’s films have sparked debates about their visual presentation. Some viewers have questioned the technical polish, often comparing it to TV-style execution. Despite these criticisms, the director has maintained a consistent approach rooted in his creative priorities. In a recent interaction with The New Indian Express, the filmmaker shared his perspective on these reactions. The filmmaker shared, “In most of the films today, you can see a kind of colorful lighting style. As for my films, this difference is not due to my team’s mistakes. It’s because I prefer things to be more realistic. Also, there are other reasons behind the criticism, which I have come up with.”“I have personally seen messages directed at certain people. There are some people who keep writing negative comments for every film. Others get influenced after watching such posts repeatedly and even end up criticizing. There are also people who direct a film after its first screening. In some cases, I consciously control aspects like art direction because I want things to be realistic,” said Jeethu Joseph.
Jeethu Joseph on realism and visual style
The director emphasized a tendency towards a grounded visual tone rather than a stylized presentation. The ‘Drishyam 3’ director explains that the choices related to lighting and production design are deliberate, not accidental. His approach prioritizes real stories, even if it differs from current industry trends.
Story direction of ‘Drishyam 3’
The upcoming film ‘Drishyam 3’ will revisit the character of Georgekutty after a gap of several years. As mentioned by Jeethu in previous interviews, unlike the previous parts, the third part will have a slightly different story line and will not be a thriller like the second part. The film will be released on May 21.On the other hand, Jeethu Joseph’s previous two films ‘Mirage’ and ‘Valathu Vashathe Kallan’ failed to impress the audience.
