THRISSUR: Orthodox Church Thrissur Metropolitan has responded to the Empuraan controversy. Metropolitan Yuhanon Mor Meletius response was via a Facebook post. ‘Killed Gandhiji, killed thousands in Gujarat, destroyed Babri Masjid and have killed a film now. Murders continue,’ he said in his post.

Meantime, Murali Gopi, the scriptwriter of the movie has so far not responded to the controversies related to the film. Although Prithviraj and Antony Perumbavoor shared Mohanlal's social media post expressing regret, Murali Gopi has not yet done it.

Murali Gopi is of the stand of not responding on the controversy surrounding the film or sharing Mohanlal's social media post. He has not responded on other issues. Murali Gopi did not respond despite allegations that Prithviraj had edited the script.

Mohanlal via a Facebook post expressed regret for the political controversies caused by the film Empuraan. I have come to know that the political and social themes that have been introduced in the making of the film Empuraan, the second part of the Lucifer franchise, have caused great distress to some of my loved ones. As an artist, it is my duty to ensure that none of my films are hateful towards any political movement, ideology or religious group.

So, I and the Empuran team express regret for the mental pain caused to my loved ones. And with the realization that the responsibility for it lies with all of us who worked behind the film, we have decided together to remove such issues. For the last four decades, I have lived my film life with one of you. Your love and trust are my only strength. I believe that there is no Mohanlal beyond that, said Mohanlal. Prithviraj also came in support of Mohanlal. Prithviraj expressed his support by sharing Mohanlal's post.