Prithviraj Sukumaran directed and acted in the Lucifer sequel, Empuraan, which also starred Mohanlal. The film went on to become one of Malayalam cinema’s highest-grossing movies. When the film was released, it faced backlash over its alleged portrayal of the 2002 Gujarat riots, which took place during Narendra Modi`s tenure as the state’s Chief Minister. Now, the actor has finally addressed the controversy.

Prithviraj Sukumaran on Empuraan controversy

In an interview with Manorama News, he clarified, “If I want to express my politics, I can do it on social media. I am not making this film to express my political opinions," he said. He then questioned, “I don’t need to invest crores to make a film about my political stance. In today`s digital age, issuing a statement on social media is often sufficient. As long as I am honest with myself, and I have that conviction within me, I do not think I need to be afraid of anyone.”