During a recent interaction, he explained that the desire to keep striving is a natural human instinct. Drawing a comparison, he said, “Why do these politicians, even when they are 90 or 100, still want to be in politics? Why does Mukesh Ambani continue to make so much money?”

Mammootty draws comparisons with Mukesh Ambani

Clarifying his point, the actor added, “It’s not for him… he’s not going to use all the money he’s making. It’s for the pleasure they get.” He further emphasised that he wasn’t directly comparing himself to Ambani but was instead highlighting a broader truth about human behaviour.