Gopalakrishnan, perhaps auditioning for a role in the next big drama, labeled Prithviraj's wife, Supriya Menon, an 'Urban Naxal'. Not stopping there, he advised veteran actress Mallika Sukumaran, Prithviraj's mother, to "rein in" her daughter-in-law. This unsolicited family counseling session was delivered during a protest in Thiruvananthapuram, where Gopalakrishnan took a detour from the main agenda to delve into cinematic family dynamics.
"Mallika Sukumaran's daughter-in-law, Supriya Menon, is an Urban Naxal," Gopalakrishnan declared, possibly mistaking a family gathering for a political rally. He further criticized Supriya's social media post defending her husband, interpreting it as a display of arrogance that needed curbing.
Supriya Menon, a former journalist with the BBC, has been a steadfast supporter of Prithviraj since their marriage in 2011. Her recent defense of her husband on social media seems to have ruffled political feathers, leading to Gopalakrishnan's colorful commentary.
The backdrop to this family-political saga is the film 'L2: Empuraan', a sequel to the 2019 hit 'Lucifer'. Directed by Prithviraj and starring Mohanlal, the film has been a box office success but not without its share of controversies. Certain scenes, reportedly referencing the 2002 Gujarat riots, have drawn criticism from right-wing groups, leading to a flurry of political statements and even an apology from Mohanlal.