Malayalam filmmaker Prince Joy has expressed confidence in his latest directorial venture, ‘Titans’, despite the film receiving mixed reactions from audiences. In a Facebook post, the director shared his thoughts on the film’s reception and explained his approach to blending fantasy with reality. He also urged moviegoers to watch the film in theatres before its theatrical run comes to an end.Starring Jayasurya and Vinayakan in the lead roles, ‘Titans’ combines gangster elements, comedy and fantasy.
Prince Joy stands by ‘Titans’ despite mixed reviews
In his Facebook post, Prince Joy made it clear that he remained confident about the film’s merits. However, he also clarified that he was not claiming that ‘Titans’ would become a cult classic in Malayalam cinema. The filmmaker explained that the story was developed around a balance between fantasy and reality.“I am writing this with the firm conviction that I haven’t made a bad film. That said, we are not claiming that ‘Titans’ is a cult classic in Malayalam cinema either. We structured the screenplay by positioning it somewhere between fantasy and reality. We also insisted that its setting should remain grounded,” Prince Joy wrote.
Prince Joy appeals to audiences to watch in theatres
The director also addressed people who have yet to watch ‘Titans’, particularly those interested in fantasy films and experimental cinema. He encouraged them to experience the film on the big screen while it remains in theatres.“All the reviews you have given me are my takeaways. To those who haven’t watched the film yet, those planning to watch it next weekend, those who love fantasy films, those who enjoy illogical humour, and those who welcome experimental cinema, ‘Titans’ is a film made for the crowds, not for an OTT platform.”“If possible, watch the film in theatres before ‘Titans’ disappears from cinemas,” Prince Joy added.
Jayasurya and Vinayakan headline the fantasy comedy
‘Titans’ features Jayasurya as Anthony Yakoosa, while Vinayakan plays Yakoosa’s guardian angel. The film combines gangster comedy with fantasy elements, supported by an ensemble cast. Manikandan Achari, Baby Jean, Nihal Nizam, Indrans and Sunny Wayne also appear in the film.Meanwhile, ‘Titans’ earned Rs 15 lakh at the Indian box office on Tuesday, October 27, taking its domestic net collection to Rs 2.31 crore. Its India gross stands at Rs 2.67 crore. According to Sacnilk, the film recorded 590 shows across the country, with an average collection of Rs 2,542 per show.
