Director Exclusive: Midhun Manuel Thomas on 8 Work Hours Debate & Gender Pay in Malayalam Cinema

Name: Director Exclusive: Midhun Manuel Thomas on 8 Work Hours Debate & Gender Pay in Malayalam Cinema
Uploaded: 2026-04-01T23:30:00+05:30
Duration: 1 min 33 s
Channel: TIMESOFINDIA.COM
Description: From work hours to gender pay, Malayalam cinema runs on both efficiency and passion. In this exclusive interview with Dipali Patel, Aadu 3 filmmaker Midhun Manuel Thomas shares his perspective on whether 8-hour actor shifts are practical in regional cinema and discusses pay disparity based on gender, highlighting the balance between professionalism and creative demands.

From work hours to gender pay, Malayalam cinema runs on both efficiency and passion. In this exclusive interview with Dipali Patel, Aadu 3 filmmaker Midhun Manuel Thomas shares his perspective on whether 8-hour actor shifts are practical in regional cinema and discusses pay disparity based on gender, highlighting the balance between professionalism and creative demands.