Thilakan’s last resort

Political takers of cine actor Thilakan are almost vanished. Only a few are left to entertain him because of fear of loss of votes in the coming elections. The 74 year old thespian is in no mood to give up his fight against tinsel world super heroes Mammootty and Mohanlal. He is to direct a drama and act in it, which has a title that says it all. Itho, Daivathinte Swantham Naadu! (Is this indeed God's Own Country?). Surely one can expect a few punches against the superheroes. Probably, Dr Sukumar Azhikode will be the creator of the punch dialogue in the play written by Manilal. However, the sad plight with Malayalam drama is that there are only a few viewers for plays. A recent play “Athijkeevanakattu” enacted by Cochin Sangamithra attracted not many viewers when staged at S L Puram Rangakala free of cost.

For an artist, 74 years of age is too high for a profit making business but for a politician it is not so. Hence, it is better for Thilakan to save his time and money not by indulging in play act but by entering in politics. Politics is the last resort not only of scoundrels but also of deflated ones.

K A Solaman