Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan defends freedom of expression amidst Mohanlal's 'L2: Empuraan' political controversy
The release of 'L2: Empuraan', directed by Prithviraj Sukumaran and starring Mohanlal, has sparked heated debates following allegations of political bias. Right-wing groups criticised the film, particularly for its depiction of the 2002 Gujarat riots, labelling it as "anti-Hindu" and calling for its ban. As tensions mounted, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan took a stand in favour of artistic freedom.
The release of 'L2: Empuraan', directed by Prithviraj Sukumaran and starring Mohanlal, has sparked heated debates following allegations of political bias. Right-wing groups criticised the film, particularly for its depiction of the 2002 Gujarat riots, labelling it as "anti-Hindu" and calling for its ban. As tensions mounted, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan took a stand in favour of artistic freedom.
