Malayalam actor Roshan Mathew surprised fans by posting a message on his Reddit handle, inviting questions from netizens as part of the promotion for his upcoming movie 'Paradise', directed by Prasanna Vithanage. 

He greeted fans with enthusiasm: "Namaskaram / Hi Reddit! I'm here to chat about 'Paradise,' my journey in cinema, or anything else you're curious about."

"Roshan Mathew here. I'm an actor who's been fortunate enough to work across various Indian film industries; you might know me from 'Moothon,' 'Kappela,' or 'Darlings.' I'm thrilled to announce my latest project, 'Paradise,' a unique multilingual film close to my heart. Set against the backdrop of Sri Lanka's economic crisis, it's a powerful story, released worldwide on June 28th. I can't wait for you to experience it!...," he wrote. 

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Roshan Mathew

The post went viral, leading to many users dropping questions on his career, latest projects as well as the new movie 'Paradise'. 

When asked about actors or directors he would like to work with again, Roshan mentioned the names of Fahadh Faasil, Rajesh Madhavan, Darshana Rajendran, Mahesh Narayanan, Aashiq Abu, Rajeev Ravi, Geetu Mohandas and Prasanna. He also revealed that he regretted turning down the offer to work in the movie 'Boothakalam', a supernatural horror film written and directed by Rahul Sadasivan.   

When asked about his career choices and experience in diverse industries, Roshan responded, "I guess the opportunities from different industries come from a combination of my work gaining recognition beyond Kerala, my proficiency in languages, and perhaps a bit of luck.

"I never consciously avoided the mainstream path. Quite the opposite. Like everyone else, I aim for my films to be commercial and reach the mainstream audience. However, I prioritise picking stories that resonate with me personally. I can't force these films to conform to something they are not, I guess."

When asked about cinema's role as a medium for social impact and his approach to portraying characters, Roshan shared, "I heavily rely on my directors and writers. It's crucial they are informed, educated, and mature enough to handle sensitive topics responsibly. Personally, I invest time in educating myself and forming a clear perspective to feel confident in my roles."

He also opined that cinema can serve as a catalyst for starting conversations and raising important questions. "Cinema educated me, made me question, made me do silly things, dress a particular way, it’s even made me jump off an almirah thinking I can fly. Cinema is very powerful."