Kerala Ministers, Film Actors Rally Behind 'Empuraan' Team

Amid continuing attacks against the makers of the L2: Empuraan movie from right-wing groups, more Kerala ministers, film personalities, and writers came out in support of them and voiced concern against alleged attempts to target its director-actor Prithviraj Sukumaran.

- Press Trust of India

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM:

While state cultural affairs minister Saji Cherian urged people to watch the Mohanlal-starrer after viewing it in a theatre, industries minister P Rajeeve expressed happiness over watching it before its re-censoring. Both ministers said that the film, released last week, presents a "bold concept" that people can accept or reject as per their choice.

The move to portray "the makers of a film as anti-nationals" over their objections to certain content cannot be accepted, Rajeeve told reporters in Thiruvananthapuram.

Sharing similar views, Cherian appreciated the makers of "Empuraan" and said it is natural that movies come up with such strong topics. "It should be seen from a social point of view. There is no need to create confusion among people and take out campaigns against it. Cinema is an art form being made based on our freedom of expression," he told the media in Thiruvananthapuram.