Malayalam megastar Mammootty and legendary screenwriter-actor Sreenivasan shared a close bond that transcended the boundaries of Tinseltown. Even if their life stories weren’t similar to those of Katha Parayumpol’s (2007) Balan and Superstar Ashok Raj, Sreenivasan and Mammootty maintained a similar closeness in real life as their on-screen characters in the movie. Don’t Miss | 20 years of Balram vs Tharadas: The crossover sequel that ruined the legacy of 3 iconic Mammootty movies ‘Mammootty is crazy about cinema’ Renowned for his wit and sarcasm — both in life and in his writing — Sreenivasan once said that he didn’t immediately develop a liking for Mammootty when they first met. During a 2010 event organised by Mangalam , the screenwriter-actor took a trip down memory lane and recalled their first interaction. He also took playful jabs at Mammootty, cracking up the megastar, who was also in attendance. “I wish to tell a truth about him (Mammootty). He is mad. What I meant is, he is crazy about cinema.…