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

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