Malayalam director Alphonse Puthren announces quitting cinema, deletes post later

Popular Malayalam director Alphonse Puthren, known for hits like Premam and Neram, recently made a startling announcement on his official Instagram handle. In a now-deleted post, he revealed his battle with Autism Spectrum Disorder, stating that he no longer wants to be a burden to anyone. He also hinted at a significant career transition.

Malayalam director Alphonse Puthren's Instagram post

On October 30, Alphonse took to his Instagram handle to share the news with his followers. His heartfelt post read, "I'm stopping my cinema theatre career. I have Autism Spectrum Disorder which I found out yesterday on my own. I don't want to be a burden to anyone else."

While he may be stepping away from directing feature films, Alphonse Puthren pledged to stay creative. He stated, "I will continue doing songs and videos and short films and maximum on OTT. I don't want to quit cinema, but I have no other option. I don't want to make promises that I can't keep. When health is weak or unpredictable, life brings a twist like an interval punch (sic)."

The filmmaker expressed his apologies for his health condition as he had this issue from childhood. He believes that this might be the reason for the delays in his film projects. The post quickly gained traction on social media, but to the surprise of many, Alphonse Puthren deleted it shortly after sharing it. However, screenshots of the post have been widely circulated, leaving fans concerned and curious about his future endeavours.

Alphonse's journey in the industry

Alphonse Puthren's directorial journey began with Neram, starring Nivin Pauly and Nazriya. The film not only earned rave reviews but also marked his entry into the Tamil film industry. However, it was Premam that truly catapulted him to fame, with the Malayalam film running for over 200 days in Chennai. While Alphonse had announced an exciting collaboration with Fahadh Faasil for Paatu, the film never came into existence.