“I find it difficult to direct myself in my films and so I avoid taking...” — Dileesh Pothan Quote

“I find it difficult to direct myself in my films and so I avoid taking on any major roles in my films as I feel my judgement might be flawed.”

“From the 'get go', we were working within the limitations of the pandemic. The idea was to work around the situation, and that led us to 'Joji.'”

“The Malayali audience, which appreciates a good story or experiment, is our strength. They don't ask who is the star of a new film, they ask who is the director and writer.”

“Google is the enemy. I would tell that to anyone who enjoys any TV show like 'Game of Thrones' to avoid it; it spoils so many storylines.”

“I can't go spicy. It's just not in my taste buds. So I'll avoid the jalapenos, but I'll go cheese - and honestly, I would say pork is a little better than chicken with nachos.”

“Any Black person who thinks there is a loophole to avoid paying the respectability tax is delusional. Recognizing that doesn't make you any less Black. It makes you realistic.”