Venkatesh Wins Hearts With Humble Drushyam Remark About Mohanlal

Venkatesh once again showed why fans love him not just for his acting but for his humility. During the shoot of Drushyam, the Telugu remake of the Malayalam blockbuster, the Victory star openly praised Mohanlal. Actress Esther Anil, who played the daughter in Malayalam, Telugu and Hindi versions, recently shared this story. She said Venkatesh told the team that he cannot match some expressions Mohanlal gave as George Kutty, because only Mohanlal can pull them off. For a top hero to give such respect to another actor became a big talking point in Tollywood.

Esther Anil recalled how Venkatesh watched Mohanlal’s performance closely and admitted that reaching that level is not easy for anyone. Venkatesh has a long list of hit remakes, and with Drushyam he added his own touch while keeping the soul of the character intact. He brought the emotions alive for Telugu audiences in a way that felt natural and honest.

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This is why Drushyam and Drushyam 2 became huge hits in Telugu. The films worked because Venkatesh did not try to copy Mohanlal scene by scene. He understood the core feeling of Rambabu and delivered it with his style. People felt the story and the performance were genuine, and that connection made the remake a classic in its own right.

The Drushyam series also gave Venkatesh a new image among family audiences. Many fans say this is the kind of grace that keeps him respected even after decades. At the end of the day, Drushyam proved that a good actor knows when to admire another actor, and Venkatesh did that without any ego.