Suresh Gopi, the Union Minister of State for Petroleum, Natural Gas, and Tourism, expressed that acting is his primary passion and stated he would be relieved if removed from his ministerial role due to his film commitments. He mentioned having 22 films lined up, including 'Ottakomban', for which he plans to start shooting on September 6 despite not having received formal permission yet. Gopi humorously conveyed that if his political duties hinder his acting career, he would consider himself 'saved' if he were to be relieved of them. He initially resisted the ministerial position but accepted it out of respect for his party and constituents in Thrissur. Gopi emphasized the need for arrangements on film sets to accommodate his ministerial responsibilities, indicating a strong desire to balance both roles. His statements reflect an ongoing tension between his political duties and his enduring passion for cinema.