Asif Ali on ‘Empuraan’ controversy: “Cinema should be viewed as cinema”

Actor Asif Ali addresses the controversy surrounding L2: Empuraan, emphasizing that cinema should be seen as entertainment without real-life connections. Criticizing social media for its indiscriminate attacks, he stresses the personal choice in allowing cinema's influence. The Film Employees Federation of Kerala (FEFKA) supports the Empuraan team and condemns online abuse against director Prithviraj and lead actor Mohanlal, advocating for creative criticism over personal attacks. They express solidarity with the film's team, emphasizing the resilience of art and artists.

Asif Ali on ‘Empuraan’ controversy: “Cinema should be viewed as cinema”
Actor Asif Ali addresses the controversy surrounding L2: Empuraan, emphasizing that cinema should be seen as entertainment without real-life connections. Criticizing social media for its indiscriminate attacks, he stresses the personal choice in allowing cinema's influence. The Film Employees Federation of Kerala (FEFKA) supports the Empuraan team and condemns online abuse against director Prithviraj and lead actor Mohanlal, advocating for creative criticism over personal attacks. They express solidarity with the film's team, emphasizing the resilience of art and artists.