Prithviraj has played several roles across more than two decades of his inclusion in the world of cinema. Meghna Gulzar has a unique way of bringing out the best in all the actors who work with her. Prithviraj said, “I think Meghna is least bothered about the actor. She does not care about the actor, but she cares a whole lot about the character. She creates these wonderful, well-written characters and she entrusts those characters to those she believes will be good in those roles.”

This method, however, can only be effective if the cast respect her creative vision enough. A veteran in this field, Prithviraj Sukumaran’s attention to detail is immaculate, but so is his respect for those he works with. He continued, “When you go into a film as an actor, you think, “I’m going to make this a very different performance.” That’s the wrong way to go about it. I’m merely an instrument in the hands of a director. My biggest achievement as an actor should be that my director has been able to portray the character through me as an actor.”

As per him, it is important to be in the film without having thoughts about your previous works cloud one’s judgement. That’s the only way you’d be able to truly portray the character created by the writer and director of the film. He said, “The priority of my performance being different from my other films is secondary. I want to be part of the film and facilitate the director’s vision of the film. In that, if you feel that I am different from my other films, the entire credit for it should go to the director. Because I have only listened to the director’s brief. Even the writer is responsible for feeding me the right interpretation of the director.”

You can watch the entire interview on YouTube.

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On the 5th day, Mirzapur: The Movie soared, collecting more than Rs 15 crores across more than 10,000 theatres. The movie has been seeing an incredible reception since its launch day, collecting over Rs 25 crores on its first day. Then came the weekend where we saw the true value of Mirzapur beam in its glory.

On day 2, which was a Saturday, the movie earned Rs 32 crores, followed by an even bigger grab of Rs 36 crores on day 3, Sunday. Combined, the weekend saw a staggering Rs 68 crores over the first weekend for Mirzapur: The Movie. While there was a subtle dip for the following day, the numbers were still good, earning Rs 16 crores on day 4. Day 5 followed with a similar trend, with more than Rs 15 crores.

Mirzapur: The Movie’s story is not a direct sequel to the end of season 3. In fact, this movie is a type of spin-off set between the events of season 1. During the promotion event for the movie, Ali Fazal said, “Everyone must go home and watch Series 1, but only till episode 6. From episode 6, the story of the movie starts and revolves.”

Episode 6 of Mirzapur season 1, which is titled Barfi, paves the way for a new journey in the life’s of Guddu (Ali Fazal) and Bablu (Vikrant Massey) after they earn Kaleen Bhaiya’s (Pankaj Tripathi) respect. The brothers are soon handed more responsibility over handling the smuggling business. Other important storylines are tracked within this episode, including the brewing love story between Guddu and Sweety (Sriya Pilgaonkar), and the volatile personality of Munna Tripathi’s (Divyendu Sharma) toxic affair with power.

Watch the trailer for Daayra right here:

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Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra may have completed its theatrical run, but the Malayalam blockbuster continues to attract attention from across the Indian film industry. The latest development came when director Dominic Arun met Telugu superstar Allu Arjun, who shared his thoughts on the film and encouraged the filmmaker about the chapters that are yet to come.

Dominic took to social media to share a picture with Allu Arjun and described the interaction as a memorable fanboy moment. The director revealed that he had the opportunity to hear the actor’s thoughts on Lokah and said that the appreciation meant a great deal to him.

“A big fanboy moment. Had the wonderful opportunity to meet “THE” Allu Arjun and hear his thoughts on Lokah. His appreciation for the film and his encouragement for the chapters ahead genuinely meant a lot. Some days, you meet someone you’ve admired for years and just forget what to say. This was one of those days. Grateful for the love, the kind words. Thank you, Sir.”

From Tharangam to Lokah

The meeting comes at a significant point in Dominic Arun’s career. The filmmaker made his directorial debut with Tharangam in 2017, a quirky crime comedy starring Tovino Thomas and Balu Varghese. Produced by Dhanush, the film marked the actor-producer’s first Malayalam production and earned critical appreciation for its distinctive approach, even though its theatrical performance did not match its reception.

Dominic’s fortunes changed dramatically with Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra. Released in August 2025, the film starred Kalyani Priyadarshan as Chandra, a mysterious superhero character rooted in Kerala folklore, with Naslen playing a key role. Tovino Thomas, Sandy Master, Chandu Salimkumar and Dulquer Salmaan were also part of the ensemble.

Blending elements of fantasy, folklore and superhero cinema, Lokah introduced audiences to an ambitious cinematic universe planned across multiple chapters. The film became a major theatrical phenomenon, eventually crossing the Rs 300 crore mark worldwide. It became the first Malayalam film to reach that milestone and, at the time, emerged as the highest-grossing Malayalam film worldwide.

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Lokah’s records have since been surpassed

While Lokah remains one of Malayalam cinema’s landmark blockbusters, its box-office records have since been overtaken. Vaazha 2: Biopic of a Billion Bros surpassed Lokah’s Kerala collections in April 2026 and became the highest-grossing Malayalam film in the state.

Lokah itself had already completed its theatrical run by late 2025, following its successful run in cinemas and subsequent OTT release. Its place in Malayalam cinema’s recent history, however, remains significant, particularly for demonstrating the commercial potential of an ambitious, female-led fantasy superhero film.

Allu Arjun’s appreciation is particularly noteworthy given his popularity in Kerala. The Pushpa star has enjoyed a huge following in the state for several years, making his response to a Malayalam film especially meaningful. His meeting with Dominic also highlights the increasing exchange of appreciation between major stars and filmmakers from different South Indian film industries.

For Dominic, the interaction comes as anticipation builds around the future chapters of the Lokah universe. His social media post specifically mentions Allu Arjun’s encouragement for the chapters ahead, although there is currently no confirmation of the actor being part of the franchise.

Meanwhile, Allu Arjun is preparing for the next phase of his career following the release of Pushpa 2: The Rule in December 2024. He is currently working on his collaboration with director Atlee, reportedly titled Raaka, while his lineup also includes a project with Lokesh Kanagaraj.

The meeting between Allu Arjun and Dominic Arun is ultimately another indication of how far Lokah has travelled since its release. While its theatrical journey is over and some of its records have already been surpassed, the film’s success has given Dominic’s ambitious universe a life well beyond its original run.

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