Prithviraj Sukumaran, a prominent figure in Indian cinema, is currently making waves not just as an actor but also as a producer, distributor, and soon-to-be director. Known for his versatility, Prithviraj was last seen in Vashu Bhagnani’s “Bade Miyan Chote Miyan” and is now back on the sets of “L2: Empuraan,” the sequel to his 2019 blockbuster “Lucifer” starring Mohanlal.
In an exclusive interview with ETimes, Prithviraj shared his experience of working on “Bade Miyan Chote Miyan,” describing it as extremely hectic. He praised the director Ali Abbas Zafar’s pace, saying, “I’ve not worked with another filmmaker who shoots at Ali’s pace, and I’m saying that because I’m also a part-time filmmaker. Akshay sir, Tiger and I, couldn’t even ask for the mirror in between takes. Ali had a steady camera with a mini zoom and he controlled it all. It was a mad rush and after two hours of shoot, I’d go up to Ali and ask him ‘Did you get what you were looking for?’ and his reply was ‘all done’.”
Prithviraj also recalled a humorous moment during the shooting in Scotland, where the chopper pilot commented on Ali Abbas Zafar, saying, “your director is mad,” to which Prithviraj agreed, laughing.
Despite releasing on the festive occasion of Eid, “Bade Miyan Chote Miyan” crossed the Rs 50 crore mark at the box office on day 8, highlighting Prithviraj’s continued success in the industry.
