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Prithviraj Sukumaran has addressed ongoing speculation about the future of the Empuraan franchise during a press meet in Kochi. The filmmaker, who directed
L2: Empuraan starring Mohanlal, was asked whether past controversies surrounding the film would discourage him from continuing with a third installment. Prithviraj made it clear that controversies have never influenced his creative decisions and said his commitment to the film. However, he also said that practical challenges such as scheduling and prior commitments that could affect the timeline.
Prithviraj Addresses Empuraan 3 Speculation
Prithviraj Sukumaran said that while opinions on the film may differ, his commitment to storytelling remains unchanged. The filmmaker explained that external criticism does not influence his decision-making when it comes to filmmaking. According to him, creative choices are driven by conviction rather than public pressure. He said that even after facing backlash over L2: Empuraan, audience interest in the franchise remains strong. He shared that people continue to approach him with curiosity about the third installment.
While confirming his plans to eventually move forward with Empuraan 3, Prithviraj spoke about the practical challenges that could delay production. One of the key factors is the availability of Mohanlal, whose schedule needs to be checked before planning the film. He also said that he has existing directorial commitments to other producers that must be completed before he can fully focus on the next chapter of the franchise.
L2: Empuraan, directed by Prithviraj and starring Mohanlal, became one of the most talked-about Malayalam films of 2025, not only for its box office success but also for controversy. The film faced criticism over alleged depictions inspired by the 2002 Gujarat riots. Certain groups raised objections to specific scenes and character portrayals, leading to boycott calls and public debate. Following the backlash, the makers implemented multiple edits, including 24 cuts and changes to certain character names.
Prithviraj Sukumaran Talks About Political Narratives in Cinema
During the same interaction, Prithviraj was also asked about his stance on acting in films with political themes. He clarified that he is not particularly interested in projects that are focused solely on political messaging. However, he added that if political elements are essential to the story and serve the story meaningfully, he has no objections to participating in such films.
Prithviraj also spoke about his recent cameo appearance in Pallichattambi, where he played the character Kunjambu Nambiar Patel. He shared that audience reactions to his brief role have been positive and engaging. The film starred Tovino Thomas in the lead. On the work front, Prithviraj will also be seen in SS Rajamouli's Varanasi which stars Mahesh Babu, Priyanka Chopra in key roles.
