Key Points
Prithviraj dismisses film rivalry with Salman
Wishes success for both L2 Empuraan and Sikandar
Directed by A.R. Murugadoss Sikandar releases after L2 Empuraan
Prithviraj and Mohanlal team up in much-anticipated sequel
During a recent press conference for his upcoming action thriller, which also stars Malayalam superstar Mohanlal, Prithviraj clarified that there "is no competition" between the two films and also wished 'Sikandar' success.
"Salman Khan is one of the biggest stars in the country, and there is no competition between the two movies. I hope it becomes a blockbuster," said Prithviraj.
"I will have no complaints if you watch L2: Empuraan at 11 a.m. and Sikandar at 1 p.m.," he added.
Sikandar is directed by A.R. Murugadoss, renowned for his Tamil and Hindi blockbusters like Ghajini and Thuppakki. Sajid Nadiadwala has produced the project, marking Salman Khan's reunion with him after their 2014 blockbuster, Kick.
The Prithviraj starrer, set to release on March 27, is the second part of the film Lucifer, a major blockbuster in Malayalam cinema. As per the trailer, the movie revolves around a socio-political drama, with Mohanlal's character at the center. Packed with intensity, the video is a cinematic spectacle, with Mohanlal commanding a larger-than-life screen presence as Khureshi-Ab'raam.