Mohanlal expresses regret over ‘Empuraan’ row, assures removal of controversial portions

MALAYALAM superstar Mohanlal on Sunday expressed regret over the raging row surrounding his recently released film 'L2: Empuraan’ and assured that the controversial portions would be removed from the movie.

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The national award-winning actor posted a regret note on his Facebook account hours after state Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and Opposition Leader V D Satheesan extended their support to the Prithviraj-directed movie and criticised the Sangh Parivar for the social media attack against its makers.

Mohanlal’s social media post, expressing the entire movie team’s “sincere regret”, was later shared by its actor-director Prithviraj and one of the producers Antony Perumbavoor in their respective accounts.

Amidst the intense criticism unleashed by Sangh Parivar against some portions of the movie, Mohanlal said in his Facebook post, “As an artist, it is my duty to ensure that none of my films promote hatred toward any political movement, ideology, or religious community. With that in mind, both me and the Empuraan team sincerely regret any distress that may have caused to those who love me,” he said.

“We also acknowledge that the responsibility for this rests with all of us who worked on the film. With this realisation, we have collectively decided to remove such elements from the movie,” the actor said.

He further said for the past four decades, he has lived his film life as one among the people. “Your love and trust are my only strength. I firmly believe that there is no Mohanlal beyond that,” the actor added.