The 16th edition of the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) has unveiled its power-packed nominations, which feature blockbuster and critically acclaimed films and OTT series like 'Stree 2', 'Homebound', 'Black Warrant', 'Baksho Bondi', 'L2 Empuraan', and 'Maharaj' among others.
According to the official website of ISL, with this win, Zaragoza has become just the third head coach in ISL history to win each of his first two games in the Playoffs after Simon Grayson and Petr Kratky. Moreover, it was his first win against Manolo Marquez in the league (D1 L2).
Congress MP Jebi Mather reflected on the success of the L2 Empuraan to state that organisations like RSS and the ruling government, BJP, can not affect the secular mindset of the Malayalis amid the ongoing controversy over the film.
"Okay, so what is the controversy? Who has raised the controversy? It's all business. Screwing up the psyche of the people and making money. That's all," actor and BJP minister Gopi said.
Kerala Culture and Youth Affairs Minister Saji Cherian spoke about the controversy surrounding Prithviraj Sukumaran's directorial L2: Empuraan and said "an art form should be seen as an art form".
The much-anticipated Malayalam film 'L2: Empuraan', starring Mohanlal, has sparked intense political reactions and public debate following its release.
Actor Prithviraj Sukumaran's mother, Mallika Sukumaran, has publicly defended her son amidst the ongoing controversy surrounding the recently released film 'L2: Empuraan'.
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Sunday slammed Sangh Parivar for "unleashing communalism through widespread hate campaigns" against Malayalam movie L2 Empuraan.