Thiruvananthapuram: Minister of Kerala Culture and Youth Affairs Saji Cherian talked about the dispute around the direction of Prithviraj Sukumaran, L2: Emperan and said “an art form should be seen as an art”.
In a media conversation, Cherian urged people to embrace the film as it expresses the idea of ​​unity among the people.
“Many social issues will be raised when a film will be made. The form of an art must be seen as an art. The Kerala community should unite against the wrong moves. The film expresses the idea that we are all one. This is the one who should be embraced. Such a film can only be made in Kerala. No one will have the strength to make such a film.”
“I would like to appreciate Prithviraj to show courage to make such a film. A separate film released in Kerala. A film that is equal to world cinema. Many social issues are reflected in the film. It is a film that people of our country should see. My only concern can be about violence.
The ruling LDF leaders have slammed the Sangh Parivar organizations on the criticism of the film.
Mohanlal released a statement on Sunday, a few days after the release of Empuran. The actor said that some aspects of the film harassed some of his fans and assured that the team had decided to remove such references.
The actor wrote in a Facebook post, “I come to know that some political and social subjects involved in the unveiling of the second part of Lucifer Franchise have created a lot of crisis among many of my loved ones.”
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“As an artist, it is my duty to ensure that any of my films not promote any political movement, ideology or hatred towards religious groups.
Therefore, both I and Empuran team expressed our honest regrets for the crisis caused by my dear people, and we all take responsibility for it, with the feeling that such issues should be removed from the film, “they have written in Malayalam.
The actor reiterated his gratitude to his audience, saying, “For the last four decades, this is you, the audience, who has been a part of my cinematic journey. Your love and faith is my strength. I believe that there is no mohanal beyond this.”
L2: Ampuran was released in theaters on 27 March.
