Actor Prithviraj Sukumaran. , Photo Credit: Special Arrangement

Malayalam actor-Filmekar Prithviraj Sukumaran said that he had come close to directing Tamil superstar Rajinikanth in a film, but could not prepare the script well on time.

Prithviraj, who started his direction with 2019 LuciferA subscaran of Lika Productions once approached him for a project starring Rajinikanth under his banner.

Actor-director was speaking at the teaser launch of Mohanlal-Starrer L2: EmpuranUpcoming sequel LuciferOn Sunday. The film is set to hit the screen on March 27, 2025.

“Sabkkaran sir first reached me by allowing me to do a film for Laika Productions, in which Rajinikanth sir was starring. The opportunity was very good for a new director like me, and I tried my best to see if I was someone I can come with cheese.

Sukumaran told reporters here, “Sabkkaran sir wanted the project to be within a particular time. Since I am a part -time director, I could not come up with a subject for the manufacturer. So, it did not happen,” Sukumaran Told reporters here.

While the film was not physical with Laika Productions and Rajinikanth, it started the friendship between the actor and Sabkkaran, he said.

Sukumaran also revealed that the production banner wanted to cooperate with him as an actor on an “ambitious film”, but did not even come.

“I hope (this) will be someday. It is such an ambitious film. I read the whole script and I loved what the film was. I immediately said yes,” the actor said, who worked in languages. Is. In such films Annu Ninte Moiden, Ayya, Agra, Ayyappanam cellum And Aadujeevitham,

The actor-director said that Sabkaran was eager about his next direction venture, only to come on board as a manufacturer L2: Empuran,

“Meanwhile, Sabkaran sir asked me,” Can’t you direct a film with Rajni? ” I said, ‘Unfortunately I am not able to crack the idea. LuciferAnd it’s a big dream that I have been getting upset ever since its release Lucifer,” He said.

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“I gave him a thick outline of what is about the film. Sabkkaran sir asked me,” How can I be a part of your dream? ” I was not expecting this.

Teaser launch event L2: Empuran The Malayalam film stars such as Mamooty, Manju Warrior, Towino Thomas and actor-director Basil Joseph were a star-stoded affair with the presence of Basil Joseph.