It is 25 years since director Gautham Vasudev Menon started his career in cinema. Starting from the romantic drama, Minnale, the director has made more than 20 films in multiple genres.
The director took to his X handle and wrote, "It is often said that cinema is not just about capturing moving images; it is about capturing time itself. And as I pause to mark twenty-five years since I first shouted "Action," I am overwhelmed not by the passage of time, but by the volume of memories that time has generously afforded me. 25 years in this magnificent, demanding industry is not a solitary achievement. It is a tapestry woven from the dreams, dedication and talent of countless individuals who walked alongside me."
The director went on to thank his collaborators for their contributions in his films. "My deepest gratitude and love go to the artists: The actors who took the fictional beings in my head and gave them a soul, a voice and a heartbeat. You breathed life into my words, often finding depths in characters that I hadn't realized were there. To my crew: The silent architects of my imagination who have stood behind the lens for twenty-five years with me, my gratitude and respect are as deep as the love we share for Cinema I stand on the shoulders of giants, the masters of cinema whose work ignited the spark in me and to my mentors who guided my early steps - thank you for showing me the way. To my contemporaries and fellow directors, your work challenges and inspires me daily. The camaraderie we share in this shared pursuit of storytelling is invaluable."
Finally he thanked the audience by writing, "Finally, to my lovely audience. You have welcomed my stories into your lives, allowed my characters to inhabit your conversations and embraced the varying shades of love, conflicts and life I have tried to portray. Your acceptance is the ultimate reward."
He concluded the note by writing, "My love affair with cinema continues. The next frame awaits..."
Gautham Vasudev Menon's directorial debut Minnale is set to re-release in theatres on February 13, ahead of Valentine's Day.
