Manju Warrier on ‘L2: Empuraan’ & Career: “I Still Get Nervous Before Every Shot”

In a career spanning nearly three decades and adorned with accolades, including a National Award, actress Manju Warrier recently shared that she still feels the same nervousness before a shot as she did during her debut film.
Reflecting on her emotions before filming, Manju, who has also won a Kerala State Film Award, told IANS, "I wouldn’t call it self-doubt, but I still feel as nervous as I did while shooting my first scene."
She further elaborated, "Even now, whether it's Empuraan or any other upcoming project, before every shot, I experience the same level of nervousness as I did on my first day. I hope that feeling never fades because it drives me to constantly improve and do better."
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Manju is eagerly looking forward to the release of her highly anticipated film, L2: Empuraan, set to hit screens on March 27.
"I'm beyond excited. More than that, I'm incredibly grateful for the opportunity to be part of this magnum opus. Lucifer, the first film in this franchise, was a landmark movie, and being part of it was a privilege," she said.
She also spoke about the scale of the film and the immense love it received from audiences. "It was a film that actors dream of being a part of. The acceptance from the audience, the grandeur, and of course, working with legends like Mohanlal—I've been fortunate to collaborate with him on multiple films, all of which have been well-received."
Manju also had high praise for director-actor Prithviraj Sukumaran, who is helming L2: Empuraan.
"I haven't worked with Prithviraj as an actor yet, but I first interacted with him as a director in Lucifer, and now again in Empuraan," she shared.
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The actress went on to rank him among her favorite filmmakers. "Without a doubt, he is in my top five favorite directors. Working with a filmmaker who has such clarity and confidence in his vision is an absolute joy. For any actor, that kind of direction makes the process so much more fulfilling."
Expressing her excitement, she concluded, "I'm truly enjoying the privilege, happiness, and anticipation of being part of this film. Now, I just can't wait to see how the audience responds to it."

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