Director Jeethu Joseph, known for his compelling stories, addresses criticism of the “serial level” artistic quality of his films. He explains his preference for realism in lighting and artistic direction, aiming for authenticity over current trends. Joseph also points out targeted negative online campaigns affecting audience perception, while asserting that ‘Drishyam 3’ will explore a different path of storytelling.
It is undeniable that Mollywood director Jeethu Joseph is a great storyteller and his films from ‘Memories’ to ‘Drishyam’ prove that he has a knack for writing engaging scripts. However, Jeethu faced criticism regarding its execution, with most audiences complaining about the artistic quality which they described as “serial-level” making.
Jeethu Joseph has now addressed the constant criticism surrounding the artistic style of his films.
Jeethu Joseph talks about criticisms related to artistic style
Over the years, Jeethu Joseph’s films have sparked debates regarding their visual presentation. Some viewers questioned the artistic polish, often comparing it to the style of television execution. Despite these criticisms, the director has maintained a consistent approach rooted in his creative preferences.
In a recent interaction with The New Indian Express, the director shared his perspective on these reactions. “In most films today, you can see some kind of colorful lighting style. When it comes to my films, this difference is not due to any fault of my team. It’s because I prefer things to look more realistic. Also, there are other reasons behind some of the criticism, and I have discovered them,” the director said.“I have personally seen posts targeting specific individuals.
There are some people who constantly write negative reviews for every movie. Others get affected after seeing such posts repeatedly and end up criticizing as well. There are even people targeting the movie right after its premiere. “In some cases, I consciously control aspects like art direction because I want things to look realistic,” said Jeethu Joseph.
Jeethu Joseph talks about realism vs visual style
The director emphasized his tendency towards grounded visual tone rather than stylized presentation.
The ‘Drishyam 3’ director explained that the choices regarding lighting and production design are deliberate and not accidental. His approach prioritizes authentic storytelling, even if it differs from current industry trends.
Story direction of “Drishyam 3”.
The upcoming film ‘Drishyam 3’ will revisit Georgekutty’s character after a gap of several years. As Jeethu mentioned in previous interviews, unlike the previous installments, the third part will take a slightly different storytelling route and will not be an exciting film in itself like the second part. The film will be released on May 21.On the other hand, Jeethu Joseph’s previous films ‘Mirage’ and ‘Valathu Vashathe Kallan’ failed to impress the audience.
