Director Alleppey Ashraf has revealed that Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan had shown interest in sending veteran actor Mammootty to the Rajya Sabha, but the plan never materialized.

Ashraf shared these insights on his YouTube channel ‘Alleppey Ashraf Kandathum Kettathum,’ offering clarity on the reasons behind the failed effort.

According to Ashraf, Mammootty has always preferred to maintain a neutral position and avoid controversies. "Pinarayi has a special affection and fondness for Mammootty. Some may not find this credible, but even if the truth is hidden in a golden vessel, it will eventually come to light. That is the law of nature," Ashraf said.

The director added that the proposal to send Mammootty to the Rajya Sabha led to a state of discomfort, as the offer itself caused Mammootty to reflect on his role. "I do not know whether Mammootty would have accepted or not, but he has friends within the party who trust and share their feelings openly with him," Ashraf explained.

Ashraf also recounted a dramatic incident involving Mammootty and the Chief Minister. He shared that Pinarayi Vijayan allegedly overheard Mammootty criticizing him through a close associate. "The associate was in Pinarayi’s chamber and had called up Mammootty to discuss something important. During the conversation, Mammootty began criticizing Pinarayi. Hearing this, the associate put the phone on speaker, and Mammootty continued criticizing the CM without realizing it. The Chief Minister, upon hearing this, appeared visibly unsettled," Ashraf said.

Ashraf further recalled a meeting in Delhi where Pinarayi reportedly expressed anger when someone made derogatory remarks about Mammootty. Despite this, when the associate raised the criticism, Pinarayi chose not to respond or comment.

After discovering that his trusted associate had misled him, Mammootty visited Cliff House to explain himself to the Chief Minister. This meeting reportedly helped resolve the misunderstanding. Ashraf concluded, "I have shared this information with you, but it remains a confidential matter within the party's senior leadership."