Mohanlal Unveils Nyla Usha as Arundathi Sanjeev in L2: Empuraan
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Synopsis
Mohanlal has introduced Nyla Usha as Arundathi Sanjeev in L2: Empuraan. Nyla reflects on her iconic role from Lucifer and describes her character's evolution in the sequel directed by Prithviraj. The film is highly anticipated and set to release on March 27.
Key Takeaways
- Mohanlal announces Nyla Usha as Arundathi Sanjeev.
- The film is directed by Prithviraj.
- L2: Empuraan is the sequel to the blockbuster Lucifer.
- Nyla discusses her character's growth since Lucifer.
- The film is scheduled for release on March 27.
Chennai, Feb 11 (NationPress) The renowned Malayalam actor Mohanlal, who takes the lead role in director Prithviraj’s much-anticipated political action drama L2: Empuraan (L2E), announced on Tuesday that actress Nyla Usha will portray Arundathi Sanjeev in the film.
On his social media accounts, Mohanlal shared, “Character No.31. Nyla Usha as Arundathi Sanjeev in #L2E #EMPURAAN.” Along with this, he included a link to a YouTube video where Nyla discusses her role in the movie.
In the video, Nyla expressed, “I played Arundhathi in Lucifer. Though my career in cinema has been brief, that journey has made Arundhathi a truly significant character for me. This is largely due to the massive influence of ‘Lucifer’.”
The actress highlighted that not just Malayalis, but audiences worldwide have seen the film, stating that when she traveled outside Kerala, people recognized her as Arundathi from Lucifer.
She also noted that Lucifer marked her first collaboration with Mohanlal.
Discussing her character in Empuraan, Nyla mentioned, “She’s confident and astute. Lucifer unfolds against the backdrop of contemporary politics. My character leads a TV channel supported by a political party. I had ample screen time in Lucifer.”
Nyla remarked that much time has elapsed since then, stating, “Now, five years later, many things have evolved. Therefore, NPTV and Arundathi may have undergone significant changes, which you will witness in Empuraan. I am thrilled to be part of this film as it was the sole project I worked on in 2024. It was a delightful experience revisiting the set and reliving the memories from the Lucifer shoot.”
Mohanlal-starrer L2: Empuraan (L2E) is helmed by actor Prithviraj and produced by Antony Perumbavoor and Subaskaran. The screenplay is by Murali Gopy, with music composed by Deepak Dev. Cinematography is handled by Sujith Vaassudev and editing by Akhilesh Mohan.
It’s worth noting that during the film's initial phase, actor Prithviraj indicated that it would be a commercial entertainer featuring Mohanlal. Murali Gopy further mentioned that this would be the second part of a trilogy.
'Lucifer', the inaugural film in the series released in 2019, marked Prithviraj Sukumaran's directorial debut and became a blockbuster within just eight days. It grossed over Rs 200 crore, making it the highest-earning Malayalam film of all time.
The anticipation for the sequel, set to release on March 27 this year, has undoubtedly surged.
