Priyadarshan: 'I never make comedy films for intelligent people'

Priyadarshan has spoken about his comedy films and the audience he caters to. He says he makes his films for the child inside a person.

Filmmaker Priyadarshan has spoken about his comedy movies and what he keeps in mind when he makes one. He has said that he never makes them for 'intelligent people'.

Priyadarshan's next film will be Shilpa Shetty-starrer Hungama 2.

"I never make comedy films for intelligent people. I make it for people who have a child inside them. Writing comedy is not easy. You have to keep in mind to not repeat what you have done before," he told PTI in an interview. "The technique is the same, plot changes. That's how I navigate. It is difficult but once you crack it, you feel good about it," he added.

Priyadarshan is returning to Hindi films after a long break. His next release will be Hungama 2, starring Shilpa Shetty and Paresh Rawal with Meezaan.

Talking further about his brand of comedy movies, he said, "I have done films of different languages in genres and I have realised people are the same when it comes to humour. So I don't fear the pressure to make people laugh."

Speaking about how he is coming back to Hindi films, he said, "I thought it was the right time to come back to Hindi films because I found there is a scarcity of humorous films. This is my genre, what I am accepted by the Hindi film fraternity and the audience."

Priyadarshan is known for hit comedies such as Hera Pheri, Malamaal Weekly, Hungama, Garam Masala and others. Hungama 2 will reunite him with Paresh. Speaking about him, he said, "Paresh fit the part so well. Even when I was writing, I was thinking of Baburao. I thought of a different kind of Baburao this time, who constantly doubts his beautiful, young wife. He misunderstands and makes situations complicated."