Kodiyeri's Death Caused Great Pain; Only Afraid of Party: CM Pinarayi Vijayan During 'Iruvar' Interview With Mohanlal

Thiruvananthapuram: Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has said that the early loss of leaders who were “meant to stay with us longer" caused him deep anguish, recalling in particular the passing of Kodiyeri Balakrishnan. He described the loss as personally painful.

The Chief Minister made the remarks in an interview titled ‘Iruvar’ hosted by actor Mohanlal.

“AKG Is My Inspiration”

During the conversation, the Kerala CM said he fears only the party and reaffirmed his unwavering commitment to it. He named A K Gopalan (AKG) as his inspiration, adding that despite many attempts by several elements to discourage him over the years, he has remained steadfast.

He also said he harbours no hatred toward those who disagree with him and believes that people listened to what he says.

On Cinema

Speaking about films, the Chief Minister said Amrutham Gamaya, starring Mohanlal, remains one of the unforgettable works in Malayalam cinema. He noted that certain scenes in films resonate deeply with real life and shared that he enjoys watching action movies.

The teaser of ‘Iruvar’ was released earlier this week and quickly went viral on social media. Carrying the tagline, “Two people who were loved by the people, who loved the people,” the preview received wide appreciation from viewers.