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Suchitra Reveals Antony Perumbavoor’s Deep Bond With Mohanlal

Suchitra Reveals Antony Perumbavoor’s Deep Bond With Mohanlal
‘Snake around Lord Shiva’s neck’: Mohanlal’s wife on actor’s bond with Antony Perumbavoor · indianexpress.com

Antony Perumbavoor has worked closely with actor Mohanlal for nearly four decades.

He first worked as Mohanlal’s driver before becoming his confidante and film producer.

Mohanlal’s wife, Suchitra, said she met Antony in 1988.

She explained that Antony is very important to Mohanlal’s work and personal life.

Suchitra’s brother compares Antony to the snake around Lord Shiva’s neck because he protects Mohanlal and sometimes says no on his behalf.

Mohanlal has called Antony his brother and a member of his family.

He has also said that Antony is behind much of his success.

Antony runs Aashirvad Cinemas, which has produced many Malayalam films starring or associated with Mohanlal.

Key facts

First meeting
Suchitra first met Antony when he picked her up during the filming of Moonnam Mura in 1988.
Length of association
Antony and Mohanlal have been associated for close to four decades.
Professional role
Antony progressed from Mohanlal’s driver to confidante and film producer.
Family description
Mohanlal has described Antony as a brother and a member of his family.
Aashirvad Cinemas
Antony owns Aashirvad Cinemas, a production and distribution company in Malayalam cinema.
Films mentioned
Aashirvad Cinemas has produced films including Narasimham, Ravanaprabhu, Drishyam, Lucifer, Drishyam 2, Neru and L2: Empuraan.

Quotes

Suchitra Mohanlal

Mohanlal’s wife

“I always say with conviction that behind every success in my film career and all the good in my life, there is a person named Antony Perumbavoor. That is the truth, and I honour that truth. I believe that Antony will be with me until my last breath.”
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“Antony is not just a producer or an associate to me; he is a member of my family.”
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