It has been four years since Basil Joseph, the filmmaker and actor, last took on the role of director. During this time, he has captivated audiences with his performances in various films, including Jaya Jaya Jaya Jaya Hey, Kadina Kadoramee Andakadaham, Guruvayur Ambalanadayil, Sookshmadarshini, Pravinkoodu Shappu, PonMan, and the latest release, Maranamass, which is currently showing in theaters.

Occasionally, there are speculations regarding Basil's return to directing, although he has not confirmed any of these rumors. However, he has suggested that his next project as a filmmaker will be significant, especially considering the high expectations following his previous work, Minnal Murali, which was released directly on Netflix.

Maranamass has been produced by Tovino Thomas, the star of Minnal Murali and a close friend of Basil. Recently, the Empuraan actor was inquired whether he missed Basil's presence as a filmmaker, to which he responded that this is a topic they have discussed together.

Tovino: Basil gets a bigger high as a director than as an actor

Tovino expressed, "I feel a sense of longing for Basil, the director, but it has become clear to me that Basil feels this absence even more profoundly. As an actor, he has excelled in his role. Observing his journey from the perspectives of a friend, audience member, or producer, I can attest to the exceptional quality of his performances. However, from our discussions, it is evident that he derives a far greater sense of fulfillment from directing than from acting."

In fact, Tovino’s suggestion to Basil has been to make at least one film every 3 years, but to not give up acting in the interim. Basil then chimed in that he is busy with the writing process of what will, hopefully, be his next directorial. It has been widely reported that the actor-filmmaker is likely to head to Bollywood with a pan-Indian subject, which he has not confirmed.

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