Prithviraj Sukumaran Defends L2 Empuraan Amid Controversy: 'No Need to Invest Crores in a Political Stance'
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Prithviraj Sukumaran, the star and director of the Malayalam film L2 Empuraan, has broken his silence on the controversy surrounding the movie's depiction of the 2002 Gujarat riots. In a recent interview, Sukumaran emphasized that he didn't need to use his film as a platform to express his personal political views. He noted that in today's digital age, sharing one's opinions on social media can be just as effective. Sukumaran's statement comes after L2 Empuraan, which stars Mohanlal, faced backlash from politicians and groups in Tamil Nadu, who objected to the film's portrayal of the Gujarat riots and a storyline involving a dam. Despite being certified by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) before its release, the film had to undergo 24 cuts to address concerns. The film's producers, including Antony Perumbavoor and Subaskaran Allirajah, had been aware of the story Sukumaran was working on, and everyone involved in the project believed in its artistic merit. Sukumaran asserted that he made L2 Empuraan to entertain the audience, and he considers himself a failure if he fails to do so. L2 Empuraan has been a commercial success, ranking as the second-highest-grossing Malayalam film with a worldwide box office collection of ₹265.5 crore. Sukumaran's next projects include Varanasi in Telugu and Daayra in Hindi, where he will be seen alongside other prominent actors.
