Sudha Kongara on Premam director decision

Sudha Kongara requests Premam director. Alphonse Puthren was once celebrated as one of the most promising filmmakers in the Malayalam film industry. With films like 'Neram' and 'Premam,' his popularity extended beyond borders, and fans eagerly awaited his cinematic creations. However, on October 30, he surprised the film fraternity by announcing on social media that he was stepping away from filmmaking due to his Autism Spectrum Disorder. Although he later deleted the post, it had already gone viral.

Sudha Kongara Prasad, a renowned director herself, responded to Alphonse's viral post on October 31. She shared a poster of 'Premam' and expressed her sentiments, saying, 'Dear @puthrenalphonse, I’m going to miss your cinema. 'Premam' is my all-time favorite and kept me going during my lowest moments. I would watch it on a loop. It made even a cynic like me fall in love all over again with the idea of being in love. Please continue to create in any form, and I will be your avid consumer.'

It had been reported that Alphonse Puthren was working on a Tamil film titled 'Gift' with Sandy and Kovai Sarala. However, it appears that he is now ready to bid farewell to the world of cinema.

On October 30, he dropped a bombshell by declaring his departure from the film industry. In his post, he revealed, ' I'm putting an end to my career in cinema. I recently discovered that I have Autism Spectrum Disorder. I don't wish to be a burden to anyone. I will continue to create music, videos, and short films, primarily for OTT platforms. I don't want to quit cinema, but I see no other option. I won't make promises I can't keep. Life can throw an unexpected twist, much like an interval punch when health is fragile or uncertain.' After posting this message, Alphonse deleted it, but not before it had been widely shared and discussed. He has yet to provide further updates on the matter.