Actor-director Prithviraj Sukumaran has shared an exciting update for fans of the ‘Lucifer’ franchise, starring Mohanlal in the lead.While promoting his upcoming film ‘I, Nobody’, the actor confirmed that the third instalment of the blockbuster series is very much in the plans.Speaking to The Cue Studio, Prithviraj revealed that the makers always intended ‘L2: Empuraan’ to serve as the middle chapter of a larger story.“When we made ‘Lucifer’, we weren’t sure if the story would continue into a second or third film. But by the time we were filming ‘Empuraan’, we were confident that the trilogy would be completed with a third instalment,” he said.
Murali Gopy has the story ready for ‘L3 ‘
Prithviraj also disclosed that writer Murali Gopy has already developed the story for the next chapter. According to the actor, the team deliberately shaped Empuraan in a way that would naturally lead into the concluding film.He explained that the creative team has a clear roadmap for completing the trilogy. “Murali has a clear idea about the story for the third part, and he has shared it with me and is very excited about it and we want to do it,” ‘Khalifa’ actor said.
Busy line-up could delay ‘L3’
Although Prithviraj confirmed that L3 is happening, he admitted that scheduling the project will be a challenge. The actor currently has multiple commitments, both as an actor and filmmaker.Apart from ‘I, Nobody’, he has several other big projects that include ‘Varanasi’ with SS Rajamouli, Mahesh Babu and ‘Odiyan: The Age of Illusion’ which is directed by Rahul Sadasivan.With a packed calendar ahead, Prithviraj indicated that finding the right production window for L3 may take time.
Prithviraj Sukumaran applauds Parvathy Thiruvothu ‘s approach to cinema
During promotions for ‘I, Nobody’, Prithviraj also spoke warmly about his co-star Parvathy Thiruvothu. The film marks another collaboration between the two actors after acclaimed films like Ennu Ninte Moideen and Koode.In an interview with Galatta Plus, Prithviraj praised Parvathy’s understanding of filmmaking. He said her perspective goes beyond acting and extends to the overall quality of a project.“Parvathy is an incredibly intelligent actor. I don’t just mean her acting skills. I don’t think she judges a script by how much she has to do in it. She understands when a script has the potential to become a great film, and she knows that by being a part of it, she can make it even better,” he shared.Prithviraj also believes Parvathy has the creative instincts to become a filmmaker. “I’ve known her for a long time, and I genuinely believe she will become a wonderful director one day because she understands cinema at that level,” Prithviraj said.Directed by Nisam Basheer, ‘I, Nobody’ stars Prithviraj alongside Parvathy Thiruvothu and is scheduled to release in theatres on July 9.
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