Archive · 26 Aug 2026
Suchitra Reveals Antony Perumbavoor’s Deep Bond With Mohanlal
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.
Suchitra said she and Antony Perumbavoor entered Mohanlal’s life in the same year.
She first met Antony when he picked her up during the filming of Moonnam Mura in 1988.
Suchitra described Antony as crucial to Mohanlal’s professional life and someone who always supports him.
Mohanlal has said Antony is like a brother and a member of his family.
Antony owns Aashirvad Cinemas, which has produced films including Drishyam, Lucifer and L2: Empuraan.
- Who
- Mohanlal, his wife Suchitra, and longtime associate and producer Antony Perumbavoor.
- What
- Suchitra discussed the close personal and professional bond between Mohanlal and Antony.
- When
- Suchitra spoke about it during a recent interview; she first met Antony in 1988.
- Where
- The comments were made during an interview with Can Channel Media.
- Why
- The interview focused on Antony’s major role in Mohanlal’s life and film career.
- 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.