Actor-cum-politician Suresh Gopi said on Wednesday that if he is removed as Union Minister of State for acting in films while holding his ministerial post, he would consider himself “saved”.Gopi also said that he has requested permission to commence shooting for the film ‘Ottakomban’, but has not received it yet.
“But I will start shooting for it on September 6,” he said.
The Union Minister of State for Petroleum, Natural Gas and Tourism said that there were 20-22 films he really wished to do after hearing the script, and has agreed to act in them.
When he sought permission from Union Home Minister Amit Shah to act in the films, he was asked how many.
“I said around 22. On hearing that, Amit Shah set aside my request letter. But he said permission will be given. Anyways, I will be here on September 6,” Gopi said while speaking at an event held here by the Kerala Film Chamber of Commerce.