Director Priyadarshan says he “hates” shooting comedy films, adding that his approach to the genre has changed since the success of Hera Pheri. He discusses how the film’s outcome altered industry perceptions of him and influenced his outlook on what it means to make comedies.

Ahead of his upcoming film Haiwaan, Priyadarshan shares comments about his working preferences and creative mindset. The reports focus on his reflections rather than new film details, presenting a behind-the-scenes perspective on his relationship with comedic filmmaking after Hera Pheri became a landmark project.