Prithviraj Sukumaran on L3: “We want to do it”; He says the “Lucifer” trilogy was always planned
Actor-director Prithviraj Sukumaran has shared an exciting update for fans of the ‘Lucifer’ series, starring Mohanlal in the lead.While promoting his upcoming film ‘I, Nothing’, the actor confirmed that the third installment of the blockbuster franchise is very much in the plans.Speaking to The Cue Studio, Prithviraj revealed that the makers always intended ‘L2: Empuraan’ to be the middle chapter of a larger story.“When we made Lucifer, we weren’t sure whether the story would continue in a second or third film. But by the time we were shooting Empuran, we were confident that the trilogy would be completed with a third part,” he said.
Murali Gopi has the story readyL3 ‘
Prithviraj also revealed that writer Murali Gopi has already developed the story for the next chapter.
According to the actor, the team intentionally shaped Emporan in a way that would lead naturally to the film’s conclusion.He explained that the creative team has a clear road map to complete the trilogy. The “Khalifa” actor said, “Murali has a clear idea about the story of the third part, and he shared it with me. He is very excited about it and we want to do it.”
Crowded lineup may delay ‘L3’
Although Prithviraj confirmed that L3 would happen, he admitted that scheduling the project would be a challenge.
The actor currently has multiple commitments, both as an actor and as a director.Apart from ‘I, Nobody’, he has several other big projects including ‘Varanasi’ with SS Rajamouli and Mahesh Babu and ‘Odiyan: The Age of Illusion’ directed by Rahul Sadasivan.With a busy calendar ahead, Prithviraj noted that finding the right production window for L3 may take some time.
Prithviraj Sukumaran applauds Parvathi Thiruvothu Cinema approach
During the promotions of ‘I, Nobody’, Prithviraj also spoke warmly about his co-star Parvathi Thiruvothu.
The film marks yet another collaboration between the actors after popular films like Ennu Ninte Moideen and Kode.In an interview with Galata Plus, Prithviraj praised Parvathy’s understanding of filmmaking. He said her point goes beyond representation and extends to the overall quality of the project.“Parvathi is an incredibly intelligent actress. 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 movie, and knows that by being a part of it, she can make it even better.Prithviraj also believes that Parvathi has the creative instincts to become a film director. “I have known her for a long time, and I honestly believe she will become a great director one day because she understands cinema at this level,” Prithviraj said.Directed by Nisam Bashir, the film stars Prithviraj alongside Parvathi Thiruvothu and is scheduled to hit theaters on July 9.