Prithviraj Sukumaran's team rubbishes rumours about false claims on Lucifer 3
The 'Lucifer' franchise, which began with the film 'Lucifer' in 2019, has been widely popular. The sequel, 'L2: Empuraan', released earlier this year and received positive feedback. The second part courted controversy over scenes that appeared to have depicted the 2002 Godhra riots.Despite this, misinformation surrounding 'L3' has surfaced, prompting Prithviraj's team to release the clarifying statement.Prithviraj, who directed the first two installments of the franchise, is working on various projects. His recent film 'Sarzameen', released on July 25, features a notable cast including Kajol and Ibrahim Ali Khan. However, the film, streaming on JioHotstar, received negative reviews. The actor is presently shooting for SS Rajamouli's 'SSMB 29', alongside Mahesh Babu and Priyanka Chopra.- EndsMust Watch
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