‘Those two steps were my blessing’: Seenu Ramasamy recalls Mammootty’s heartwarming gesture
A recent incident involving Mammootty in Karaikudi brought back a cherished memory for filmmaker Seenu Ramasamy. Mammootty recently met a fan who had gone out of his way to help the actor after he lost his way while returning from a shoot. The incident, which showed Mammootty’s warm nature, reminded Seenu Ramasamy of a small but deeply meaningful moment he once shared with the Malayalam superstar.
Seenu Ramasamy remembers Mammootty’s two steps towards him
Seenu Ramasamy recalled his first meeting with Mammootty when he took the story of ‘Maamanithan’ to the actor on his X page. He said filmmaker Ram, who was his friend, helped him get the opportunity to narrate the script. Mammootty was fasting at the time and listened to the entire story while sitting comfortably on a chair. Though Seenu Ramasamy could not eventually make the film with him, the meeting stayed in his memory. Later, the director happened to see Mammootty at a wedding function in Kerala. Due to the crowd, he could not get close to the actor. However, he greeted him with a simple “Vanakkam sir” as Mammootty walked past.
Mammootty’s simple gesture became a blessing for Seenu Ramasamy
What happened next became unforgettable for the filmmaker. After hearing Seenu Ramasamy’s greeting, Mammootty stopped, walked two steps back and held his hands with a smile before leaving. The small gesture deeply touched the director. Recalling the moment, Seenu Ramasamy said that those two steps meant a lot to him. He even told his assistant, “These two steps are the blessing I have received in cinema.” For a filmmaker, the moment became more than a brief meeting. It represented recognition and respect from an actor he admired.
Mammootty’s Karaikudi fan gesture wins appreciation
The recent Karaikudi incident carried a similar warmth. After completing a shoot, Mammootty reportedly lost his way while returning. A man named Pandian travelled around 10 kilometres on a bike late at night to guide the actor. Mammootty later expressed his gratitude to him, and the gesture once again highlighted the actor’s connection with people around him. Seenu Ramasamy’s recollection comes at a time when Mammootty’s humility is being widely discussed. Meanwhile, ‘Maamanithan,’ which inspired the filmmaker’s memorable meeting with Mammootty, starred Vijay Sethupathi and Gayathrie and was directed by Seenu Ramasamy. The film explored the emotional struggles of an ordinary man and remains an important work in the director’s career.
