The tug of war between Megastar Mohanlal and Sukumar Azhikode, that started a week ago has taken a new turn with the later referring about the star to have no idea about the nation's culture. Azhikode alleged that the superstar's frantic attempts to regain his fast disappearing youth fans by fixing wigs and makeup, will not work for a long time. The orator further added that an iota of goodness was needed in the heart as well, not just in the characters that he portrays. Stating that it is high time for the star to stop acting in young characters Azhikode said “Mohanlal's popularity will end when he stops acting. However my forty books, that are a reflection of my soul, will stand the tests of time".

But Mohanlal sharply replied to his statement that 'merely writing forty books is of no use, if a person can't accept the dignity of each job'. He also criticized Azhikode’s comments on the star's driver turning his producer. Lal added that one should learn to behave well with other people. Lal concluded that he has erased Sukumar Azhikode from his mind. But the remarks of Sukumar Azhikode yesterday says that he is still in much force to continue with his verbal attacks on the super star.