Basil Joseph seeks to carve his own path in Malayalam cinema amid Dileep comparisons

Basil Joseph, a rising star in Malayalam cinema, addressed comparisons to veteran actor Dileep at a press event for his film 'Pravinkoodu Shappu.' He expressed gratitude for audience support but emphasized his desire to create his own legacy. Basil acknowledged Dileep's influence in the industry but stated he does not wish to be directly compared to him. He aims to establish his unique identity in the film world. 'Pravinkoodu Shappu,' directed by Sreeraj Sreenivasan, features Basil alongside Soubin Shahir and Chemban Vinod Jose. The film explores a murder investigation led by Basil's character, SI Santhosh CJ.