Directing Mohanlal has been the absolute highlight of my career: Prithviraj

After shooting for around six months, Mohanlal has finally completed his portions for Lucifer. His last few scenes were shot in St Petersburg, Russia. Prithviraj, who is making his directorial debut with this movie, took to his social media handle to thank Mohanlal for believing in him. The former also mentioned about how he learnt more about cinema and his craft through Lucifer than the 16 years of his acting career.

Prithviraj rates directing Mohanlal in Lucifer as the absolute highlight of his career. His Facebook post reads,

So today..Lalettan bids adieu to #Lucifer and #StephenNedumpally It has been a journey like no other for me. When I took up the challenge of directing a huge film like #Lucifer , most of my well wishers told me it wasn’t the wisest decision I’ve made..and that as an actor, its a foolish investment of time. I still don’t know about that..but what I do know for sure..is that I’ve probably learned more about cinema and my craft in the last 6 months than the 16 years preceding it. Thank you #Lalettan for believing in me..and directing you has been the absolute highlight of my career. Regardless of how many ever films I direct..or even if I’ll never direct a film again..#StephenNedumpally will always be special.

Lucifer is one of the most hyped Malayalam movies in recent years. Scripted by Murali Gopy, the movie is a political thriller that has Mohanlal as a politician. Indrajith Sukumaran, Vivek Oberoi, Tovino Thomas and Manju Warrier will be seen in other major roles in the movie. There is also an elaborate supporting cast comprising of Saniya Iyappan, Kalabhavan Shajon, Sai Kumar, Nandu, John Vijay, director Fazil, Sunil Sughatha, Thara Kalyan, Praveena Thomas and Mala Parvathy.

Lucifer is funded by Mohanlal’s home banner Aashirvad Cinemas. The movie is slated for a March release next year.