Mohanlal & Prithviraj on Empuraan & Creating a Malayalam Film Universe | InFocus | THR India

Malayalam cinema legends Mohanlal and Prithviraj Sukumaran discuss their highly anticipated film 'Empuraan', the second installment in the 'Lucifer' trilogy. Prithviraj shares insights about his meticulous directorial process, while Mohanlal reveals his approach to embodying complex characters like Stephen Nedumpally. The duo discuss the evolution of Malayalam cinema, their ambitious vision for creating a cinematic universe, and the art of crafting compelling action sequences. Prithviraj reveals that Mohanlal performed all his own stunts without doubles or face replacements, highlighting the superstar's remarkable physical prowess and dedication at this stage of his illustrious 47-year career. 00:00 Introduction 00:56 Ambitious scale of the project 03:39 Why Mohanlal trusted Prithviraj as a first-time director 10:18 The process from script to shoot 13:43 Mohanlal discussing his approach to acting as a "meditative" process 16:49 Prithviraj on how directing Mohanlal impacted his acting 18:59 Social commentary and deeper layers in the Lucifer franchise 22:05 Planning the three-part franchise structure 28:36 Discussion about action sequences and portrayal of violence 36:05 Mohanlal reflecting on his 47-year career 40:02 Brief mention of Drishyam 3 being in development 41:53 Closing remarks #MalayalamCinema #Empuraan #MohanlalPrithviraj