India, March 13 -- Filmmaker Priyadarshan is widely known for making audiences laugh with films such as Hera Pheri, Bhool Bhulaiyaa and many others. However, in a recent interview with Pinkvilla, the director revealed that he is often "forced" to make comedy films, even though he personally prefers directing serious cinema like Kaalapaani and Kanchivaram.

Speaking about his creative preferences, Priyadarshan admitted that while comedy has brought him immense popularity, his true passion lies in making more intense and serious films. He revealed he's 'forced' to make comedy films and said, "I like to shoot serious films. I don't like to shoot comedy films. I have no option, so I am doing it. But when I shoot a serious film, there's a big ...