'Producers, too money minded'

... Says Major Ravi who is rather troubled with the attitude of the producers who approach him
Major Ravi is one director in Mollywood who could brag about cost and time efficient production of his movies. However, the filmmaker is rather troubled with the attitude of the producers who approach him.
Ravi says that in Mollywood, the producers are more concerned about the money they will make out of the movies even before they hear the story.
"Here they want to discuss for how much will the satellite and distribution rights sell instead of seeing the creative side of filmmaking," he points out. The Keerthichakra director says that "it is stupid to think money over passion" as it will curb the creative liberty. "Tamil and Hindi movies offer a varied viewing experience because the producers are willing to take risk on the subject and it often pays off," he explains.
He insists choosing megastars Mohanlal and Mammootty for his previous four projects was not a conscious decision "but the presence of a star guaranteed that the producer is safe." Claiming that his last film Kurukshetra, a war-genre movie, was completed for Rs 3.5 crore and under 30 days, the director says Mollywood has to plan it's movie production from the scripting stage so it can cut back the post-production costs, which usually eats most of the share.