Director Clarifies Mohanlal 'Secondary Artist' Controversy

Aug 10, 2026

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Aug 10, 2026 05:30

Jude Anthany Joseph clears the air on Mohanlal ‘secondary artist’ remark, says Ayushmann Khurrana not to blame

## Clarification on Mohanlal Remark

Malayalam director Jude Anthany Joseph has addressed a recent controversy involving a Bollywood project with Ayushmann Khurrana. Joseph had exited the project after a producer referred to Mohanlal as a "secondary artist," which he found disrespectful.

## Ayushmann Khurrana Not Involved

Joseph clarified on social media that Khurrana was not responsible for the comment. He shared a photo with Khurrana, emphasizing their mutual respect and expressing hope for future collaboration. Joseph noted that Khurrana appreciated the script centered on Mohanlal's character and was disappointed by the project's collapse.

## Khurrana's Response

Khurrana responded positively, praising Joseph's work and expressing a desire to collaborate. He also acknowledged Mohanlal's legendary status, expressing his wish to work with him someday.

## Background of the Dispute

The disagreement arose during discussions about the film's development. Joseph explained that the script was nearly complete and had been shared with the production team, with Mohanlal in a significant role. However, when Joseph requested confirmation of Mohanlal's involvement, the producers prioritized script approval before considering "secondary artists," prompting Joseph to leave the project.

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