Prithviraj Sukumaran, Malayalam cinema’s most variegated and acclaimed actor, recently spoke about a lost golden chance that left him with a sense of regret. Getting ready to release his most awaited movie L2: Empuraan, the actor revealed some interesting facts regarding his near works with Tamil cinema’s blockbusters’ director Lokesh Kanagaraj.
Twice the Opportunity, Twice the Regret
At a recent promotional event of L2: Empuraan, Prithviraj mentioned that he had almost collaborated with Lokesh Kanagaraj on two occasions. The actor narrated a meeting with the brilliant director, when he was read out a tale that instantly raised his interest level. Unfortunately, because of timing issues and other commitments, the collaboration could not happen.
What hurts more is the loss of Coolie, Lokesh Kanagaraj’s next film with none other than Superstar Rajinikanth. Prithviraj had regretted missing out on such a promising venture. He had appreciated Lokesh’s planning and vision, admiring the director’s capability to plan his movies years ahead of time — something that has been the reason behind Kanagaraj’s quick ascension in the Indian film industry.
Hoping for Future Collaboration
Notwithstanding these lost chances, Prithviraj hopes for future collaboration with Lokesh Kanagaraj. According to him, he would be more than willing to work with the director even if the film didn’t come under Lokesh’s popular Lokesh Cinematic Universe (LCU). The respect is reciprocated too, with Kanagaraj having shown interest in working with great actors of other industries previously, adding to his increasing Pan-India popularity.
Prithviraj’s willingness to experiment with different roles in different languages has already earned him a favorite among directors who want broader reach. Fans are now on tenterhooks to know if these two behemoths will collaborate on a cinematic masterpiece soon.
The Buzz Around L2: Empuraan
In the meantime, Prithviraj is completely occupied with L2: Empuraan, the follow-up to the 2019 blockbuster Lucifer. Directed by Prithviraj and featuring the icon Mohanlal in the lead role, the film has created enormous hype. Lucifer shattered box-office records and emerged as the top-grossing film of Mohanlal’s career, and the follow-up has become one of the most anticipated films of the year.
L2: Empuraan promises to move the story ahead with more action, drama, and political suspense. Fans are eagerly waiting for the much-hyped trailer, which is coming out tomorrow. The buzz is on, with hopes running high that the sequel will be bigger and better than its original in terms of scale and narrative.
Lokesh Kanagaraj: The Rising Star of Tamil Cinema
Lokesh Kanagaraj has created a niche for himself in Indian cinema with his engaging storylines and stylized action scenes. Movies such as Kaithi, Master, and Vikram have not only ruled the Tamil box office but also struck a chord with viewers nationwide. His skill at fusing action, drama, and emotion has earned him one of the most in-demand directors today.
Coolie, featuring Rajinikanth, is already making waves, and the idea of Prithviraj teaming up with Lokesh would have been a wish fulfilled for all movie lovers. Although that happened not this time, one can hope that the two masterminds will meet again soon.
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What Lies Ahead?
As Prithviraj gets ready for the big release of L2: Empuraan on March 27, fans are coming out in support of him, looking forward to seeing his directorial skills and on-screen presence. The actor-director’s remorse at missing out on Lokesh Kanagaraj’s ventures only serves to create another layer of expectation from his next decision.
With both artists still breaking rules in their own career, there is always hope for their collaboration. For now, fans can look forward to the cinematic storm that awaits with L2: Empuraan.
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