New-gen movies are mindless, says Adoor

Adoor Gopalakrishnan

The movies that come out with a 'new generation' tag are mindless, director Adoor Gopalakrishnan said in New Delhi on Tuesday.

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“There are youngsters capable of making quality films that do not fit the ‘new generation’ bill. Some of their films were highly appreciated. I have always stood for encouraging such movies,” the critically acclaimed director said at a face-to-face programme on the sidelines of a drama festival organised by the National School of Drama.