Prithviraj Sukumaran

Prithviraj Sukumaran directed and starred in 'L2: Empuraan', the sequel to 2019's hit 'Lucifer'. Rather than replicating the first film's formula, Sukumaran ventured into new territories. This installment offers a broader national and international scope, featuring significant portions in North India and Hindi.

At the teaser launch of 'Empuraan', Mohanlal praised Prithviraj Sukumaran's directorial skills, calling him destined for greatness. Mohanlal highlighted Prithviraj's ability to bring out the best in actors and his visionary approach to filmmaking. The veteran actor noted Prithviraj's dedication and perseverance during 'Empuraan's production, overcoming numerous challenges. Mohanlal expressed confidence in the film's success, acknowledging the producer Antony Perumbavoor's trust. He mentioned the audience's excitement for the sequel to 'Lucifer', emphasizing the team's hard work and sincerity.

Prithviraj Sukumaran revealed that he never considered himself exceptionally good-looking despite his Bollywood debut in Aiyya, which uniquely focused on his physical appeal. He played Surya, a mysterious artist, opposite Rani Mukerji. Prithviraj finds his typical roles emphasize storytelling over looks. He appreciates his attractiveness but prefers audiences admire his work. Currently, he's gearing up for the release of L2: Empuraan, the sequel to Lucifer, set for March 27. His latest film, Guruvayoor Ambalanadayil, received mixed reviews with some writing and pacing issues.

Mohanlal’s ‘Lucifer’ became a significant blockbuster in 2019, securing Prithviraj Sukumaran’s status as a visionary filmmaker. Despite earlier setbacks, Lucifer’s success came with high stakes, and Prithviraj's directorial debut was well-received, earning 3.5 out of 5 stars from ETimes. The film featured strong performances from Mohanlal, Vivek Oberoi, and Sai Kumar. Prithviraj’s gamble paid off, bringing a much-needed boost to Mohanlal’s career after a series of underwhelming films.

Deva's Hindi debut directed by Rosshan Andrrews features Shahid Kapoor and Pooja Hegde, earning Rs 11.37 crore in its opening weekend. The film follows ACP Dev Ambre, a hot-headed cop who loses his memory while investigating a murder. Despite mixed reviews, Shahid Kapoor's performance receives praise.

Prithviraj Sukumaran, known for creating low-hype films, revealed during the 'L2: Empuraan' teaser launch that it's a 'small film'. Mammootty humorously termed it as the 'biggest small film' and wished success for Malayalam cinema. Mohanlal shared experiences from the shoot, highlighting the small unit size. Fans reacted positively to Prithviraj's humility, recalling his similar sentiment for 'Lucifer', which became a blockbuster. Prithviraj’s approach evidently aligns with his successful filmmaking style.

Prithviraj Sukumaran, known for his acting and directing, shares his ambition to direct a film starring Rajinikanth and Shah Rukh Khan, describing it as a unique idea. He also discusses upcoming film 'Empuraan' featuring Mohanlal, highlighting the blend of Hindi segments and a preference for real locations over VFX.

Prabhas praised the teaser for the Mohanlal starrer 'L2: Empuraan,' calling it 'world-class.' He shared this on Instagram, expressing excitement for Prithviraj Sukumaran's directorial venture. The teaser has garnered praise from other actors like Unni Mukundan as well. The film is highly anticipated, with fans eagerly awaiting its release on March 27, 2025. Prithviraj has created significant buzz with this promising teaser, and audiences expect a grand cinematic experience in this second installment of the 'Lucifer' franchise.

Fans of Mohanlal are excited as ‘L2: Empuraan’ hits theaters on March 27. Director Prithviraj Sukumaran revealed that 35 percent of the film is in Hindi, giving it a national and international appeal. The movie starts off like a Hindi film for the first 20-25 minutes. The grand scale of the film was planned back in 2017, during ‘Lucifer’. Prithviraj emphasizes that despite promotion efforts, the film’s success ultimately lies with the audience. ‘L2: Empuraan’ stars Mohanlal as Ab’raam Khureshi.

Mohanlal's much-anticipated sequel, 'L2: Empuraan,' directed by Prithviraj Sukumaran, is set to release its teaser on January 26 at 7:07 PM IST. Prithviraj clarified that the film will utilize a 1:2.8 aspect ratio with anamorphic lenses, ensuring a grand visual experience for all three films of the franchise. Fans are eagerly waiting for the teaser's multilingual release in Malayalam, Tamil, Hindi, Telugu, and Kannada, marking this project as one of the most awaited releases in Mollywood.

The sequel to L2 Empuraan, directed by Prithviraj Sukumaran, has been filmed in the rugged landscapes of New Mexico, near a historic site linked to J. Robert Oppenheimer. The location choice aims to enhance the film’s visual scale and narrative depth.

The upcoming film 'SSMB29,' directed by SS Rajamouli, stars Mahesh Babu. Reports suggest John Abraham will play the antagonist, replacing Prithviraj Sukumaran. Priyanka Chopra Jonas is expected to be the female lead. The film, a globe-trotting jungle adventure, has a significant budget and will start filming in April 2025. Excitement is high for this ambitious project.

Prithviraj Sukumaran recently thrilled fans with the release of the teaser for ‘L2: Empuraan’, his directorial project starring Mohanlal. In an interview, the actor-director shared his thoughts on the praise he received from legendary actors Mohanlal and Mammootty during the film's teaser launch event.

Prithviraj Sukumaran set expectations for his next film, L2: Empuraan, starring Mohanlal, by unveiling a thrilling teaser a few days ago. In a recent interview, the actor-director spoke about the Prabhas-starrer Salaar: Part 2 – Shouryaanga Parvam.

Unni Mukundan commended the teaser of 'L2: Empuraan' starring Mohanlal. Releasing on March 27, this film is the second installment of the 'Lucifer' franchise. Directed by Prithviraj Sukumaran, the teaser wowed fans with stunning visuals. Mukundan expressed excitement for the movie. 'L2: Empuraan' will not be a direct sequel to 'Lucifer'. A third part for the action flick is also planned. The theme song is penned by Prithviraj, with vocals from Prarthana Indrajith.

The much-awaited sequel 'L2: Empuraan' faced a significant setback when a key set was submerged during the Gujarat floods of 2024. The crew's resilience and determination led to the rebuilding of the set, ensuring the pivotal action sequence was recreated perfectly.

Mahesh Babu and Priyanka Chopra starrer 'SSMB29' sees John Abraham joining the cast after Prithviraj Sukumaran's exit. With production officially started, the film promises to be a cinematic marvel under director SS Rajamouli. Early preparations include script-reading sessions and look tests in Hyderabad.

The teaser for 'L2: Empuraan', the highly anticipated sequel to 'Lucifer', has garnered millions of views quickly. Directed by Prithviraj Sukumaran and written by Murali Gopy, the film stars Mohanlal and is set to release on March 27 in multiple languages. A buzz was created when Mammootty unveiled the teaser. Additionally, Prithviraj wrote the lyrics for the theme song, performed by Prarthana Indrajith. Fans have expressed their excitement and have high expectations for Mohanlal's return as Stephen Nedumbally.

Prithviraj Sukumaran revealed he nearly directed Rajinikanth in a film but couldn't finalize the script in time. Speaking at the L2: Empuraan teaser launch, he shared that A Subaskaran from Lyca Productions approached him. Despite the missed opportunity, it sparked a friendship and future collaboration hopes with Subaskaran.

Malayalam actor and director Prithviraj Sukumaran has now disclosed that he was given an opportunity by Subaskaran, the head of well known Tamil film production house Lyca Productions, to direct a film featuring Tamil superstar Rajinikanth in the lead.