Prithviraj: Mohanlal Inspires My Acting Journey
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Synopsis
Prithviraj Sukumaran praises Mohanlal as a guiding influence in his acting career. As he prepares for the release of his film 'L2: Empuraan', he reflects on the ease of directing the iconic star and the joy it brings to work with such a talented actor.
Key Takeaways
- Prithviraj Sukumaran admires Mohanlal for his professionalism.
- Directing Mohanlal is a joy for Prithviraj.
- L2: Empuraan is the sequel to Lucifer.
- The film is set for release on March 27.
- Features a star-studded cast including Manju Warrier.
New Delhi, Jan 29 (NationPress) Prithviraj Sukumaran, who is gearing up for the launch of his directorial venture "L2: Empuraan", has expressed his admiration for Malayalam icon Mohanlal, stating that he serves as a continual reminder of how he should present himself as an actor.
When asked about the pressure of working alongside a "complete actor" like Mohanlal, Prithviraj shared with IANS: "Directing him is the easiest thing to do. He’s the easiest to direct. He is very gifted, very obviously but I don’t just mean that but the way he is a professional really puts you at ease as a filmmaker."
"This is the third film I am directing and all three of them have Mr. Mohanlal as a lead in it and it has been an absolute privilege because you know I am an actor primarily," added Prithviraj, who previously directed the hit film "Lucifer".
He elaborated on the joy of working with the Malayalam star.
"Directing Mohanlal sir is a constant reminder to me how I need to conduct myself as an actor because the way he surrenders to the material, to the director's vision it is just a joy. He is one of those actors that have got immense talent and he will completely surrender that to you and then ask you ‘what you want me to do?’ What could be a bigger joy for any filmmaker?"
Prithviraj mentioned that he feels relaxed while directing Mohanlal.
"I think I am the most comfortable, cool and not worried at all when I am directing him," he stated.
"L2: Empuraan", also referred to as L2E, is an action thriller film and serves as the second part of a planned trilogy, following the 2019 release "Lucifer". The movie is a joint production by Lyca Productions and Aashirvad Cinemas, and is scheduled to hit theaters on March 27.
It features an ensemble cast including Prithviraj, Indrajith Sukumaran, Tovino Thomas, Manju Warrier, Saniya Iyappan, Saikumar, Baiju Santhosh, Fazil, and Sachin Khedekar reprising their roles from the original.
