Jiiva Turns Down Mohanlal’s Malaikottai Vaaliban Due To Bold Look Demand? Here’s What He Said!
Jiiva Mohanlal Film Rejection (Photo Credit – Instagram) Before its theatrical release, Malaikottai Vaaliban, starring Mohanlal and directed by Lijo Jose Pellissery, was one of the most prestigious projects of that year. With massive pre-release hype, extensive promotions, and a grand fantasy-action spectacle, it was expected to be a major blockbuster. However, the film ultimately failed to live up to expectations. One of the key characters in the film, the antagonist Chamathakan, was played by Danish Sait. However, in a recent interview with Cinema Vikatan, tamil actor Jiiva revealed that he was initially approached for the role by director Lijo but turned it down. “I told Lijo that I wouldn’t be doing the film,” Jiiva said, explaining that his reason for rejecting the offer was the character’s appearance. “I wouldn’t play a character with half my head shaved and half my mustache gone.” He also mentioned that he had declined several projects in the past due to similar concerns over character looks. Chamathakan and the film’s titular character, played by Mohanlal, engage in a wager …