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<div>{{Short description|2019 Indian film directed by Prithviraj Sukumaran}}<br />
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{{Infobox film<br />
| name = Lucifer<br />
| image = Lucifer film poster.jpg<br />
| alt = Mohanlal in a Jeep, looking outside of the vehicle<br />
| caption = Theatrical release poster<br />
| director = [[Prithviraj Sukumaran]]<br />
| producer = [[Antony Perumbavoor]] <br />
| writer = [[Murali Gopy]]<br />
| starring = [[Mohanlal]]<br>[[Prithviraj Sukumaran]]<br>[[Indrajith Sukumaran]]<br>[[Tovino Thomas]]<br>[[Vivek Oberoi]]<br />
| music = [[Deepak Dev]]<br />
| cinematography = [[Sujith Vaassudev]]<br />
| editing = Samjith Mohammed<br />
| studio = [[Aashirvad Cinemas]]<br />
| distributor = [[Maxlab Cinemas and Entertainments]]<br />
| released = {{Film date|df=y|2019|3|28}}<br />
| runtime = 174 minutes<br />
| country = India<br />
| language = [[Malayalam]]<br />
| budget = {{INR}}30 crore<ref>{{cite news |last1=Shrijith |first1=Sajin |title=Empuraan to follow Mohanlal’s directorial debut |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2019/jun/20/empuraan-to-follow-mohanlals-directorial-debut-1992523.html |access-date=20 January 2021 |work=The New Indian Express |date=20 June 2019}}</ref><br />
| gross = {{Estimation}} {{INR}}175 crore<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/regional-movies/mohanlal-s-lucifer-storms-into-rs-200-crore-club-first-for-malayalam-cinema/story-vTm7JXaAdz0FWFTllE4n2I.html|title=Mohanlal’s Lucifer storms into Rs 200 crore club, first for Malayalam cinema|website=Hindustan Times|date=4 June 2019|access-date=16 February 2020}}</ref><br />
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'''''Lucifer''''' is a 2019 Indian [[Malayalam]]-language [[action film]]<!--Genre source: https://www.primevideo.com/region/eu/detail/0NYJS1ARLZXEBXPMBA0YIMASOO/--> directed by [[Prithviraj Sukumaran]] and written by [[Murali Gopy]]. Produced by [[Antony Perumbavoor]] through the production house [[Aashirvad Cinemas]], the film marks Prithviraj's directorial debut and features [[Mohanlal]] in the lead role, alongside a supporting cast including [[Prithviraj Sukumaran]], [[Indrajith Sukumaran]], [[Tovino Thomas]], [[Vivek Oberoi]], [[Sachin Khedekar]], [[Sai Kumar (Malayalam actor)|Sai Kumar]], [[Baiju Santhosh]], [[Kalabhavan Shajohn]], [[Manju Warrier]], [[Saniya Iyappan]], and [[Nyla Usha]]. [[Deepak Dev]] composed the film's music, and the cinematography was handled by [[Sujith Vaassudev]].<br />
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Development of the film began in 2016 when Murali pitched a story to Prithviraj at the sets of ''[[Tiyaan]]'' in [[Ramoji Film City]], it was when he decided to make ''Lucifer'' his directorial debut. Title of the film was taken from an unrealised project of director [[Rajesh Pillai]] which was also written by Murali with another story. Pre-production of ''Lucifer'' began in 2017 and Murali completed the final draft of the screenplay in February 2018. [[Principal photography]] began in mid-July that year and lasted till January 2019, with filming carried out in [[Thiruvananthapuram district|Thiruvananthapuram]], [[Idukki district|Idukki]], [[Ernakulam district|Ernakulam]], and [[Kollam district|Kollam]] districts, and [[Mumbai]], [[Bangalore]], [[Lakshadweep]], and [[Russia]].<br />
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''Lucifer'' was released in theatres worldwide on 28 March 2019. It was also dubbed and released in [[Tamil language|Tamil]] and [[Telugu language|Telugu]]. The film broke many box office records for a Malayalam film, crossing the {{INRConvert|50|c}} mark in four days, {{INRConvert|100|c}} mark in eight days,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/malayalam/lucifer-box-office-mohanlal-film-collects-rs-100-crore-worldwide-5665523/|title=Lucifer box office: Mohanlal film collects Rs 100 crore worldwide|date=8 April 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mathrubhumi.com/movies-music/news/lucifer-movie-crossed-100-crores-in-boxsoffice-lucifer-ashirvad-cinemas-mohanlal-prithviraj-1.3712441|title=എട്ട് ദിവസം നൂറുകോടി, മാന്ത്രിക വര കടന്ന് ലൂസിഫര്|website=Mathrubhumi}}</ref> and the {{INRConvert|150|c}} mark in 21 days<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2019/apr/20/mohanlal-starrer-lucifer-enters-rs-150-crore-club-1966780.html|title=Mohanlal starrer-Lucifer enters Rs 150-crore club|website=The New Indian Express}}</ref> becoming the fastest Malayalam film to reach all three milestones. As of July 2021, Lucifer is the only Malayalam film to earn more than ₹200 crore, including its box office collections and the earnings from the sale of its satellite rights, digital streaming rights and TV rights in other languages.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2019-06-04|title=Mohanlal’s Lucifer storms into Rs 200 crore club, first for Malayalam cinema|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/regional-movies/mohanlal-s-lucifer-storms-into-rs-200-crore-club-first-for-malayalam-cinema/story-vTm7JXaAdz0FWFTllE4n2I.html|access-date=2021-07-16|website=Hindustan Times|language=en}}</ref> It is currently the [[List of highest-grossing Indian films|highest-grossing Malayalam film]] ever, beating [[Pulimurugan]]. ''Lucifer'' is the first installment in a trilogy and will be followed by ''L2:Empuraan'' and an untitled sequel, which are in development.<br />
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== Plot ==<br />
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At [[Interpol]]'s office in [[Lyon]], an officer is looking at reports about a Khureshi-Ab'ram—an unidentified man involved in transcontinental trade. A message from the [[Central Intelligence Agency|CIA]] is received on his computer, they suspects a diamond-gold nexus is working in tandem with the warlords of [[Africa]] and a rear image of a person taken in [[Istanbul]] on 7 April 2006 is attached. The officer dials Interpol's secure phone line and says: "Flag it off. It's Ab'ram. Khureshi-Ab'ram".<br />
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Meanwhile, in [[Kerala]], [[chief minister]] P. K. Ramdas (PKR) died. Leader of the ruling party Indian Union Front (IUF), PKR died at the Medayil Institute of Medical Science and Research, which happens to be the hospital of the daughter of the opposition party's (RPI[M]) leader Medayil Rajan. Taking advantage of the situation, believing it would benefit in the upcoming election, [[Acting (law)|acting]] chief minister Mahesha Varma send party activists to form a riot outside the hospital, accusing Rajan of murder.<br />
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Govardhan, a man who identifies himself as a truth-seeker records a [[Facebook]] [[live streaming|live stream]] and condemns those who praise PKR, claiming that he was a puppet during his final years in the hands of a financial syndicate that controls Indian political system. He claims the IUF party has twice the amount of money than state's treasury, and the person who will replace PKR is crucial. He list five possible candidates—Priyadarshini "Priya" Ramdas, Bimal "Bobby" Nair, Jathin Ramdas, Varma, and Stephen Nedumpally.<br />
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Priya and Jathin are PKR's daughter and son. Priya has a college-going daughter Jhanvi from her first husband Jayadevan, who died in a questionable car accident in [[Dubai]] seven years ago. She married [[Non-resident Indian and person of Indian origin|NRI]] Bobby a year after. Bobby is known for [[real estate]] and [[Hawala]] scams. Jathin abodes in the United States, other than his existence, Jathin's whereabouts are unknown. Varma is the most likely successor with his seniority, known particularly for his lobbying skills. Stephen is an upstart promoted by PKR, a name not heard until last six years. Govardhan describes him the "most dangerous" among them and addresses him [[Lucifer]]. Little is known about his past other than his contract work for post-war reconstruction in [[Iraq]] and [[Afghanistan]] and gold smuggling from [[Dubai]] to [[Kerala]]—data retrieved from Govardhan's [[dark web]] research. Govardhan questions why PKR endorsed such a person by consorting him in every venues and even vacating his consecutively winning Nedumpally [[State Assembly elections in India|assembly seat]] for him last year.<br />
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In [[Mumbai]], Bobby meets an acquaintance, Abdul. Bobby tells him that PKR had given him an ultimatum a month ago to stop his drug trafficking. With PKR's demise, Bobby plans to fund the IUF party with drug money, overthrowing present financier Manappattil Chandy, by offering three times higher. With the help of Abdul, Bobby cuts a deal with drug lord Fyodor, who agrees to transfer ₹250 [[crore]] every month in exchange of unchecked drug contraband into Kerala once the IUF wins the election. But for the deal to proceed, Bobby has to first set up a drug production plant. Abdul insists it should be in the government-sealed timber factory in Nedumpally [[Range (geographic)|range]].<br />
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At the same time, cremation ceremony of PKR is carried out in Kerala. Priya asks Varma to forbid Stephen from the ceremony. On Varma's order, commissioner Mayilvahanam attempts hindering his way but fails. Jathin who should be performing PKR rituals is absent—last informed to be on a camping trip. On that night, Bobby arrives home and unbeknownst to Priya, gives Jhanvi some [[Malana, Himachal Pradesh|Malana cream]]. He convenes a meeting with the IUF ministers, informing his decision to fund the party and dissolve the current ministry to prepone the election to take advantage on the present sympathy wave, and nominated Jathin as the party's next chief minister candidate.<br />
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Since Chandy is Stephen's ally, Varma advice Bobby to first reconcile with Stephen, but Stephen objects funding the party with drug money and threatens Bobby. Enraged Bobby assigns Sanjeev, the chief of IUF-funded news network NPTV, to start a [[smear campaign]] against Stephen, much to the chagrin of his co-worker and girlfriend Arundathi. A reporter is sent to Govardhan to collect evidence for his claims. Govardhan does not have any, but claims Chandy is backed by the Khureshi-Ab'ram gang, a nexus that controls the gold-diamond trade around the world. He hands over a file named "Govardhan's X-Files" containing pieces of evidence against Bobby. Sanjeev delivers this to Bobby. Govardhan is captured by IUF activist Murugan and is confined to an asylum.<br />
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Bobby send men to timber factory. On knowing it, Stephen kills six of them and defeats the rest. Double-crossing Stephen, Stephen's aide Aloshy espy this and reports the incident to Bobby. Mayilvaahanam sent to detect evidence from the premise finds nothing. From Priya's diary, Bobby finds out that she resents Stephen because her father gave more care for him, who was brought to their home as a child and was the cause for a rift between her parents. Stephen runs Ashrayam, a destitute home. Aloshy persuades one of the inmates, Aparna, to slander Stephen. On NPTV, she accuses Stephen of raping her and conduct of other illegal activities. This creates public outrage against Stephen, who is arrested and imprisoned. In prison, Stephen gets a phone call from Zayed Masood, a mercenary and Stephen's confidant.<br />
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Jathin arrives and impresses public with his speech. While transferring fund to Bobby, Fyodor's containers are sabotaged by Zayed and his cohorts, who demand the release of Stephen. Bobby agrees, but Varma meets Rajan to arrange a hit on Stephen by his party goons in prison, the attempt fails. Varma left with no choice, releases him. Meanwhile, Jhanvi is hospitalised after [[Lysergic acid diethylamide|LSD]] overdose. Mayilvaahanam blackmails Priya for sex in exchange for not filing a case against Jhanvi. From Jhanvi, Priya comes to know about Bobby's lustful behaviour towards her. When asked, Bobby admits it and intimidates Priya with exposing Jhanvi's contacts with drug peddlers and threatens to cast away her and Jhanvi as he cast away PKR and Jayadevan. Meanwhile, Aparna admits on NPTV that she lied about Stephen.<br />
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With no other choice, Priya seeks the help of Stephen, who vows to protect them. Stephen's men kill Mayilvaahanam. He meets Sanjeev to clear NPTV's debts, taking control of the channel. Jathin and Priya convene a press conference to expose Bobby's illegal trades. Jathin tells Bobby that his allegiance is with Stephen. Bobby is captured in Mumbai by Fyodor's men. Before Fyodor could kill him, Zayed and gang kill them, rescuing Bobby for Stephen to kill. Revealing himself to be Stephen's spy, Murugan kills Aloshy. Govardhan is released and reunited with his wife and daughter. Jathin is elected as the new chief minister. In a remote location in [[Russia]], Stephen meets Zayed and gang and attends a phone call of a gold-diamond merchant Sanghani, to whom he reveals himself as Khureshi-Ab'ram. In the closing credits, headlines of various international newspapers are shown reporting Ab'ram as the head of an unnamed [[crime syndicate]].<br />
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==Cast==<br />
*[[Mohanlal]] as Stephen Nedumpally / Khureshi Ab'raam<br />
**Adarsh as Young Stephen<br />
*[[Prithviraj Sukumaran]] as Zayed Masood<br />
*[[Indrajith Sukumaran]] as Govardhan<br />
*[[Tovino Thomas]] as Jathin Ramdas<br />
*[[Vivek Oberoi]] as Bimal "Bobby" Nair, Priyadarshini's second husband<br />
*[[Sachin Khedekar]] as P. K. Ramdas<br />
*[[Sai Kumar (Malayalam actor)|Sai Kumar]] as Mahesha Varma<br />
*[[Baiju Santhosh]] as Murugan<br />
*[[Kalabhavan Shajohn]] as Aloshy Joseph<br />
*[[Manju Warrier]] as Priyadarshini Ramdas<br />
**Angelina as Young Priyadarshini<br />
*[[Saniya Iyappan]] as Jhanvi, daughter of Priyadarshini Ramdas<br />
*[[Nyla Usha]] as Arundathi<br />
*Giju John as Sanjeev<br />
*[[Fazil (director)|Fazil]] as Father Nedumpally<br />
*[[Suresh Chandra Menon]] as Abdul<br />
*[[Shivaji Guruvayoor]] as Medayil Rajan<br />
*[[Nandhu]] as P. S. Peethambaran<br />
*[[John Vijay]] as Mayilvaahanam IPS<br />
*[[Aneesh G. Menon]] as Sumesh<br />
*Kainakary Thankaraj as Nedumpally Krishnan<br />
*[[Bala (actor)|Bala]] as Bhadran<br />
*[[Adil Ibrahim]] as Riju<br />
*[[Shaun Romy]] as Aparna<br />
*Murugan as Muthu<br />
*Helen as Rahael<br />
*Abhimanyu as Robbie<br />
*Frank Free as Fyodor<br />
*[[Waluscha De Sousa]] as Raftaara<br />
*[[Sijoy Varghese]] as PR agent<br />
*[[Thara Kalyan]] as Hostel warden<br />
*[[Parvathi T.]] as Doctor<br />
*Binu Pappu as Jail Warden Mathew<br />
*Baiju V. K. as Sarath<br />
*Parvathy Menon Shijith as Ramdas's wife<br />
*[[Sreeya Remesh]] as TV serial actress<br />
*[[Sshivada]] as Govardhan's wife (Cameo appearance)<br />
*[[Shakti Kapoor]] as Sanghani (Cameo appearance)<br />
*[[Antony Perumbavoor]] as Man at nightclub (Cameo appearance)<br />
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==Production==<br />
===Development===<br />
In mid-2012, media outlets reported that a film titled ''Lucifer'' was in development, to be directed by [[Rajesh Pillai]], scripted by [[Murali Gopy]], starring [[Mohanlal]] and produced by [[Antony Perumbavoor]] of [[Aashirvad Cinemas]], planned as a 2013 release.<ref>{{cite news|last=Sharma|first=Test|title=Mohanlal to act in Rajesh Pillai's 'Lucifer'|url=https://www.news18.com/news/india/mohanlal-to-act-in-rajesh-pillais-lucifer-481715.html|access-date=26 August 2018|work=[[CNN-News18]]|date=10 June 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Rajesh Pillai and Mohanlal team up in Lucifer|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/Rajesh-Pillai-and-Mohanlal-team-up-in-Lucifer/articleshow/14118225.cms|access-date=15 September 2018|work=The Times of India|date=10 June 2012}}</ref> Later, Pillai confirmed the news and said it is his [[wikt:dream come true|"dream come true"]] to direct Mohanlal and the film will be a "treat" for his fans. Filming was to begin in 2013.<ref>{{cite news|last=Zachariah|first=Ammu|title=Lucifer is a tribute to Mohanlal: Rajesh Pillai|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/Lucifer-is-a-tribute-to-Mohanlal-Rajesh-Pillai/articleshow/20891282.cms|access-date=26 August 2018|work=The Times of India|date=3 July 2013}}</ref> Aashirvad Cinemas registered the title in 2012 with the Kerala Film Chamber of Commerce.<!--Source: http://www.keralafilmchamber.com/home/TitileRegistration--> However, in May 2013, Pillai said the production would not begin that year as he was busy with ''[[Motorcycle Diaries (film)|Motorcycle Diaries]]'' and Murali was working on ''[[Left Right Left (film)|Left Right Left]]''; they are planning a discussion in June hoping to begin filming by January 2014. He also disclosed ''Lucifer'' is a thriller and the story has been developed.<ref>{{cite news|last=Prakash|first=Asha|title=Mohanlal's Lucifer to start rolling in January|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/Mohanlals-Lucifer-to-start-rolling-in-January/articleshow/20014598.cms|access-date=15 September 2018|work=The Times of India|date=13 May 2013}}</ref> Pillai's regular collaborator [[Kunchacko Boban]] was reported to be in the cast. Boban commented that he has not signed the film, but did not denied the possibility.<ref>{{cite news|last=Sidhardhan|first=Sanjith|title=Mohanlal, Kunchacko to team up|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/Mohanlal-Kunchacko-to-team-up/articleshow/14058883.cms|access-date=13 September 2018|work=The Times of India|date=13 June 2012}}</ref> Pillai confirmed Murali would be acting in the film.<ref>{{cite news|last=Nair|first=Unni R.|title=Rajesh Pillai is back with Motorcycle Diaries|url=http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/rajesh-pillai-is-back-with-motorcycle-diaries/985537/0|access-date=1 October 2018|work=The Indian Express|date=10 August 2012}}</ref> Only Mohanlal and Murali was decided on the cast as of May 2013.<ref>{{cite news|last=Prakash|first=Asha|title=Mohanlal's Lucifer to start rolling in January|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/Mohanlals-Lucifer-to-start-rolling-in-January/articleshow/20014598.cms|access-date=1 October 2018|work=The Times of India|date=13 May 2013}}</ref> In July, it was reported Murali had begun screenwriting.<ref>{{cite news|last=Gauri|first=Deepa|title=After the superb|url=https://www.khaleejtimes.com/article/20130704/ARTICLE/307049992/1057|access-date=15 September 2018|work=[[Khaleej Times]]|date=4 July 2013}}</ref> However, the project did not come to fruition and Pillai moved on to work on other films.<ref>{{cite news|last=Srivastava|first=Rhea|title=Mohanlal's Lucifer: Actor Prithviraj Sukumaran Takes Over As Director|url=http://movies.ndtv.com/regional/mohanlals-lucifer-actor-prithviraj-sukumaran-takes-over-as-director-1459027|access-date=28 September 2018|work=[[NDTV]]|date=15 September 2016}}</ref> He died of health issues in February 2016.<ref>{{cite news|last=Ramachandran|first=Mythily|title=Rajesh Pillai: A tribute|url=https://gulfnews.com/life-style/celebrity/desi-news/south-india/rajesh-pillai-a-tribute-1.1685294|access-date=15 September 2018|work=[[Gulf News]]|date=6 March 2016}}</ref> The film was dropped.<ref name="murali"/><br />
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In a July 2016 interview, Murali revealed to ''[[The Hindu]]'' that he is planning to work on a screenplay titled ''Lucifer'' between his other commitments.<ref>{{cite news|last=Nagarajan|first=Saraswathy|title=Censor Board cannot decide how a creative work should be: Murali Gopy|url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/Censor-Board-cannot-decide-how-a-creative-work-should-be-Murali-Gopy/article14490918.ece|access-date=15 September 2018|work=[[The Hindu]]|date=14 July 2016}}</ref> On 15 September, actor [[Prithviraj Sukumaran]] announced that ''Lucifer'', written by Murali, starring Mohanlal and produced by Aashirvad Cinemas, would be his directorial debut.<ref>{{cite news|agency=[[Press Trust of India]]|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/regional/prithviraj-to-direct-mohanlal-in-debut-venture-lucifer-3033059/|title=Prithviraj makes his directorial debut with Lucifer|work=[[The Indian Express]]|access-date=22 November 2018|date=15 September 2016}}</ref> Murali and Prithviraj clarified that it is not the same film as Pillai's ''Lucifer'', but they have taken the title.<ref name="IEM">{{cite news|title=ഞാനാദ്യം ചെയ്യാനിരുന്ന സിനിമ 'ലൂസിഫർ' അല്ല: പൃഥിരാജ്|url=https://malayalam.indianexpress.com/entertainment/mohanlal-prithviraj-directorial-debut-lucifer/|access-date=8 October 2018|work=[[Indian Express Malayalam]]|date=8 October 2018|language=ml}}</ref><ref name="DC">{{cite news|last1=K. S.|first=Aravind|title=Prithviraj to direct Mohanlal|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/mollywood/160916/prithviraj-to-direct-mohanlal.html|access-date=1 October 2018|work=[[Deccan Chronicle]]|date=16 September 2016}}</ref> Murali had prepared two one-line stories both under the [[working title]] ''Lucifer''. Pillai was to direct the film based on the first story, but that film did not materialise and hence discarded that story. The second story was narrated to Prithviraj which he liked.<ref name="murali">{{cite news|last=Shrijith|first=Sajin|title=Writing is akin to a spiritual process: Murali Gopy|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2019/mar/20/writing-is-akin-to-a-spiritual-process-murali-gopy-1953366.html|access-date=20 March 2019|work=[[The New Indian Express]]|date=20 March 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last=Vilayil|first=Dhanya K.|title=നടനെന്ന നിലയിലും താരമെന്ന നിലയിലും മോഹൻലാലിനെ ഡിസർവ് ചെയ്യുന്ന സിനിമയാണ് 'ലൂസിഫർ': മുരളി ഗോപി|url=https://malayalam.indianexpress.com/entertainment/lucifer-movie-writer-murali-gopy-interview-mohanlal-prithviraj/|access-date=27 March 2019|work=[[Indian Express Malayalam]]|date=27 March 2019|language=ml}}</ref><br />
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Murali had discussed this story with Mohanlal in 2012, but there had been no decision made on a director.<ref>{{cite news|title=Murali Gopi reveals 'story' behind Mohanlal's 'Lucifer'|url=https://newsable.asianetnews.com/entertainment/prithviraj-was-determined-to-direct-lucifer|access-date=8 October 2018|work=Asianet News Network Pvt Ltd}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last=George|first=Anjana|title=Lucifer is our tribute to superstar Mohanlal|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/Lucifer-is-our-tribute-to-superstar-Mohanlal/articleshow/54365441.cms|access-date=28 September 2018|work=The Times of India|date=17 September 2016}}</ref> Murali said Prithviraj was interested in directing a film based on his screenplay and they discussed it for about a year. Prithviraj also had a wish to cast Mohanlal in his directorial debut, and that is why he decided to share the story idea of ''Lucifer'' with him.<ref name="DC"/><ref>{{cite news|last=Sidhardhan|first=Sanjith|title=Murali Gopy: I don't want to compromise on entertainment to put forth an idea|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/murali-gopy-i-dont-want-to-compromise-on-entertainment-to-put-forth-an-idea/articleshow/57386903.cms|access-date=1 October 2018|work=The Times of India|date=28 February 2018}}</ref> Murali [[Pitch (filmmaking)|pitched]] the idea while they were having a casual chat at the sets of ''[[Tiyaan]]'' (2016) in [[Ramoji Film City]].<ref name="MM">{{cite news|last=Kuriakose|first=Renji|title=Ton-up Prithviraj to focus on directorial venture 'Lucifer'|url=https://english.manoramaonline.com/entertainment/interview/2018/07/10/prithviraj-lucifer-director-interview.html|access-date=13 September 2018|work=[[Malayala Manorama]]|date=10 July 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last=George|first=Vijay|title='I will always be an actor first' : Prithviraj|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/as-his-directorial-dbut-lucifer-is-warming-up-for-release-actor-prithviraj-talks-about-his-multiple-roles-on-and-off-screen/article26126391.ece|access-date=8 February 2019|work=[[The Hindu]]|date=31 January 2019}}</ref> Prithviraj was interested but skeptical whether Mohanlal and Antony Perumbavoor would agree on he directing the film as "it was a story that any big filmmaker would say yes to". The next day Antony met them in Hyderabad and reached Mohanlal by phone and the project was set in motion.<ref>{{cite news|last=Sreekumar|first=Priya|title=As Prithvi turns director|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/mollywood/091217/as-prithvi-turns-director.html|access-date=26 August 2018|work=[[Deccan Chronicle]]|date=9 December 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last=Prakash|first=Asha|title=Prithviraj: When you make a statement these days, you have to be prepared for disagreements, which might soon become a mob|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/prithviraj-when-you-make-a-statement-these-days-you-have-to-be-prepared-for-disagreements-which-might-soon-become-a-mob/articleshow/64684467.cms|access-date=1 October 2018|work=The Times of India|date=22 June 2018}}</ref> According to Prithviraj, "the thought behind the film and what the film can be" attracted him.<ref name="TH">{{cite news|last=George|first=Vijay|title=The high point of creativity in cinema is direction|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/%E2%80%98The-high-point-of-creativity-in-cinema-is-direction%E2%80%99/article17269632.ece|access-date=1 October 2018|work=The Hindu|date=9 February 2017}}</ref> Murali was planning to write the final draft of screenplay after finishing his acting commitments in ''Tiyaan'' and ''[[Kammara Sambhavam]]''.<ref name="DC"/><br />
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In December 2016, Mohanlal said ''Lucifer'' was still in its nascent stage and needed to be developed into a screenplay saying, "the content has to be good and that's what the focus is right now".<ref>{{cite news|last=Sidhardhan|first=Sanjith|title=Mohanlal talks about Lucifer and Prithviraj directing him|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/mohanlal-talks-about-lucifer-and-prithviraj-directing-him/articleshow/56272357.cms|access-date=1 October 2018|work=The Times of India|date=31 December 2016}}</ref> In February 2017, Prithviraj said they would begin pre-production later in 2017 and filming would begin in 2018.<ref name="TH"/><ref>{{cite web|author=Moviebuzz|title=Ezra belongs to the horror genre, says Prithviraj|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/ezra-belongs-to-the-horror-genre-says-prithviraj-news-malayalam-rckkbSfhbjfag.html|publisher=[[Sify]]|access-date=1 October 2018|date=10 February 2018}}</ref> In April, Mohanlal, Prithviraj, Murali and Antony convened a press conference to announce the official beginning of pre-production.<ref>{{cite news|last=R.|first=Manoj Kumar|title=Lucifer: Mohanlal, Prithviraj come together to end all rumours|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/malayalam/lucifer-mohanlal-prithviraj-come-together-to-end-all-rumours-4596795/|access-date=1 October 2018|work=The Indian Express|date=2 April 2017}}</ref> Prithviraj said the script had not yet been "fleshed out" and the rest of the cast would be decided after that.<ref>{{cite news|title=Lucifer&nbsp;to go on floors in May 2018|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2017/apr/03/lucifer-to-go-on-floors-in-may-2018-1589067.html|access-date=1 October 2018|work=[[The New Indian Express]]|agency=Express News Service|date=3 April 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last=Sidhardhan|first=Sanjith|title=Prithviraj to star in Mohanlal's Lucifer?|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/prithviraj-to-star-in-mohanlals-lucifer/articleshow/57990217.cms|access-date=1 October 2018|work=The Times of India|date=3 April 2017}}</ref> Prithviraj bought a new apartment in [[Thevara]] as a work-space for scripting and pre-production work of ''Lucifer'' and his future projects: "I felt I needed a space to assemble my team. Do the research and develop the film. This place might well be known as ''Lucifer''{{'s}} office in future".<ref>{{cite news|last=Menon|first=Anasuya|title=The actor we think we know|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/prithviraj-talks-about-his-directorial-dbut-misunderstandings-that-shroud-him/article17851322.ece|access-date=1 October 2018|work=[[The Hindu]]|date=6 April 2017}}{{indent|3}}{{cite news|last=Sidhardhan|first=Sanjith|title=Prithviraj buys a new flat to work on Lucifer and other directorial ventures|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/prithviraj-buys-a-new-flat-to-work-on-lucifer-and-other-directorial-ventures/articleshow/58007776.cms|access-date=1 October 2018|work=The Times of India|date=4 April 2017}}{{indent|3}}{{cite news|last=Pillai|first=Vishnuprasad S.|title='Lucifer office': Check out Prithviraj's new apartment in Kochi|url=https://newsable.asianetnews.com/entertainment/prithviraj-new-apartment-thevara-kochi-lucifer-mohanlal|access-date=1 October 2018|work=[[Asianet News]]|date=4 April 2017}}</ref> In a June 2017 interview, Prithviraj revealed that ''Lucifer'' would be a 2019 release.<ref name="scroll">{{cite news|last=George|first=Anubha|title=Prithviraj interview: 'I'm just a lucky guy who has chosen films that have worked'|url=https://scroll.in/reel/841730/prithviraj-interview-im-just-a-lucky-guy-who-has-chosen-films-that-have-worked|access-date=5 September 2018|work=[[Scroll.in]]|date=26 June 2017}}</ref> In October, Murali said he would take a break after acting in ''Kammara Sambhavam'' to write ''Lucifer'' and complete it by February 2018.<ref>{{cite news|last=Nagarajan|first=Saraswathy|title=Walking on air|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/murali-gopy-excels-as-chellappan-in-kaattu/article19881927.ece|access-date=1 October 2018|work=The Hindu|date=19 October 2017}}</ref> In December, Prithviraj said the writing was progressing and plans are to start filming by the end of May or beginning of June 2018 after he completes the first schedule of ''[[Aadujeevitham (film)|Aadujeevitham]]''.<ref>{{cite news|last=George|first=Anjana|title=In my world of films, I can assure you that no woman will have any complaints: Prithviraj|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/in-my-world-of-films-i-can-assure-you-that-no-woman-will-have-any-complaints-prithviraj/articleshow/61981619.cms|access-date=1 October 2018|work=The Times of India|date=9 December 2017}}</ref><br />
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Murali and Prithviraj narrated the final draft of the screenplay to Mohanlal on 26 March 2018 on the sets of ''[[Odiyan]]''. Mohanlal liked the script and agreed to go ahead with shooting.<ref>{{cite news|last=R.|first=Manoj Kumar|title=Mohanlal on Prithviraj's directorial debut: Lucifer will be a good entertainer |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/malayalam/mohanlal-on-prithviraj-directorial-debut-lucifer-5113029/|access-date=1 October 2018|work=The Indian Express|date=27 March 2018}}</ref> [[Location scouting]] began in April 2018.<ref>{{cite web|last=Panakkal|first=Sidhu|title=ലൂസിഫർ ലൊക്കേഷൻ hunting ആരംഭിച്ചു.നിർമാതാവ്, കലാസംവിധായാകൻ, അസോസിയെറ്റ് ഡയറക്ടർ എന്നിവരോടൊപ്പം.|url=https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=2150486761854809|publisher=[[Facebook]]|access-date=1 October 2018|language=ml}}</ref> In June, Mohanlal told ''[[The Times of India]]'' that the film would be shot in [[Kerala]], [[Mumbai]], and in a foreign location. The team was finalising the locations in [[Thiruvananthapuram]] by the end of the month. Prithviraj disclosed in a channel podcast that filming would begin on 18 July.<ref>{{cite news|last=Sidhardhan|first=Sanjith|title=Prithviraj to begin filming Lucifer from July 18|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/prithviraj-to-begin-filming-lucifer-from-july-18/articleshow/64792932.cms|access-date=28 September 2018|work=The Times of India|date=2 July 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|author=News Desk|title=Prithviraj to begin filming' Lucifer' from July 18|url=https://www.asianet.in/entertainment/prithviraj-to-begin-filming-lucifer-from-july-18.html|access-date=28 September 2018|work=[[Asianet (TV channel)|Asianet]]|date=29 June 2018}}</ref> This was later updated to 16 July.<ref>{{cite news|author=CE Features|title=Prithviraj's Lucifer shoot scheduled to begin on July 16|url=http://www.cinemaexpress.com/stories/news/2018/jul/09/prithvirajs-lucifer-shoot-scheduled-for-july-16-6874.html|access-date=1 October 2018|work=[[The New Indian Express]]|date=9 July 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|author=TNM Staff|title=Mohanlal-Prithviraj's 'Lucifer' first poster out |url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/mohanlal-prithvirajs-lucifer-first-poster-out-84365|access-date=1 October 2018|work=[[The News Minute]]|date=7 July 2018}}</ref> Close to the beginning of shooting the film, Prithviraj hinted the film deals with politics.<ref>{{cite news|last=Sidhardhan|first=Sanjith|title=Lucifer will deal with politics: Prithviraj|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/lucifer-will-deal-with-politics-prithviraj/articleshow/65018927.cms|access-date=26 August 2018|work=The Times of India|date=17 July 2018}}</ref> However, he said "it's a not a movie about politics but the story happens with politics in the background".<ref name="Mumbai">{{cite news|last=Sidhardhan|first=Sanjith|title=Mohanlal resumes shooting for Lucifer in Mumbai|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/mohanlal-resumes-shooting-for-lucifer-in-mumbai/articleshow/66615855.cms|access-date=28 February 2019|work=[[The Times of India]]|date=14 November 2018}}</ref> The names of the technical crew were revealed in July when the first poster was released. It carries the tagline "blood, brotherhood, betrayal".<ref>{{cite news|url=https://english.mathrubhumi.com/movies-music/movie-news/the-much-awaited-lucifer-first-look-is-here-1.2951186|title=The much-awaited 'Lucifer' first look is here|publisher=[[Mathrubhumi]]}}</ref><br />
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In 2014, while appearing on the [[Tamil language|Tamil]] talk show ''[[Koffee with DD]]'', Prithviraj said that Mohanlal and [[Manju Warrier]] are his "dream cast" if he ever directs a film.<ref>{{cite news|last=V. P.|first=Nicy|title=Mohanlal and Manju Warrier will Lead in my Directorial: Prithviraj [VIDEO]|url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/mohanlal-manju-warrier-will-lead-my-directorial-prithviraj-video-615848|access-date=14 September 2018|work=[[International Business Times]]|date=2 December 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Malayalam actor Prithviraj wants to cast Mohanlal and Manju Warrier in his 'dream' directorial venture|url=https://www.news18.com/news/india/malayalam-actor-prithviraj-wants-to-cast-mohanlal-and-manju-warrier-in-his-dream-directorial-venture-729549.html|access-date=26 August 2018|work=[[CNN-News18]]|date=4 December 2014}}</ref> In September 2016, actor-writer Murali said that he was uncertain whether he would be acting in the film, noting that it was premature to discuss the cast other than Mohanlal.<ref>{{cite news|last=Kumar|first=P. K. Ajith|title=Prithviraj turns director|url=https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-kerala/Prithviraj-turns-director/article14985913.ece|access-date=1 October 2018|work=The Hindu|date=18 September 2016}}</ref> Ultimately he did not participate. In January 2018, [[Madhusudhan Rao (actor)|Madhusudhan Rao]] confirmed being cast in the film. He had co-starred alongside Prithviraj in ''[[Adam Joan]]'' (2017) during which he was promised a role in ''Lucifer''.<ref>{{cite news|last=Menon|first=Thinkal|title=Madhusudhan Rao is breaking the language barrier|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/madhusudhan-rao-is-breaking-the-language-barrier/articleshow/62509844.cms|access-date=13 September 2018|work=The Times of India|date=16 January 2018}}</ref> In the following month, [[Lena (actress)|Lena]] placed ''Lucifer'' on her list of upcoming acting commitments.<ref>{{cite news|last=Anand|first=Shilpa Nair|title=Lena's actor factor|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/lena-looks-back-at-her-20-years-in-cinema/article22704031.ece|access-date=13 September 2018|work=The Hindu|date=9 February 2018}}</ref> Both Rao and Lena were not part of the final cast. Following unconfirmed reports of Warrier's casting in May, a source close to the actress confirmed the news to ''The Times of India''. However, when asked, the production house stated the casting process was progressing and was subject to changes.<ref>{{cite news|last=Prakash|first=Asha|title=Manju Warrier 'not confirmed' for Lucifer|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/manju-warrier-not-confirmed-for-lucifer/articleshow/64040988.cms|access-date=13 September 2018|work=The Times of India|date=5 May 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|author=Web desk|title='Lucifer': Mohanlal releases intriguing title font|url=https://www.theweek.in/news/entertainment/2018/05/08/lucifer-mohanlal-releases-title-font.html|access-date=13 September 2018|work=[[The Week (Indian magazine)|The Week]]|date=8 May 2018}}</ref> She was finally cast in the role of Priyadarshini Ramdas.<ref name="saniya">{{cite news|title=Meet Jhanvi from Prithviraj directorial 'Lucifer'!|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/meet-jhanvi-from-prithviraj-directorial-lucifer/articleshow/68370504.cms |access-date=18 March 2019|work=[[The Times of India]]|agency=Times News Network|date=12 March 2019}}</ref><br />
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In June, it was reported [[Saniya Iyappan]] was added to the cast.<ref>{{cite news|author=Digital Native|title='Queen' actor Saniya Iyappan roped in for Mohanlal-Prithviraj's 'Lucifer'|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/queen-actor-saniya-iyappan-roped-mohanlal-prithviraj-s-lucifer-83398|access-date=26 August 2018|work=[[The News Minute]]|date=20 June 2018}}</ref> She plays Jhanvi, daughter of Priyadarshini.<ref name="saniya"/> In early July, producer Antony revealed [[Hindi]] actor [[Vivek Oberoi]] was working in the film and expressed his gratitude for having him on board.<ref>{{cite news|last=Pudipeddi|first=Haricharan|title=Vivek Oberoi to reunite with Mohanlal 16 years after Company, for Prithviraj Sakumaran's directorial debut Lucifer|url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/vivek-oberoi-to-reunite-with-mohanlal-16-years-after-company-for-prithviraj-sakumarans-directorial-debut-lucifer-4703231.html|access-date=13 September 2018|work=[[Firstpost]]|date=10 July 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|author=HT correspondent|title=Prithviraj-Mohanlal's Lucifer will also star Vivek Oberoi|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/regional-movies/prithviraj-mohanlal-s-lucifer-will-also-star-vivek-oberoi/story-gHzoRDECkkGrngw1EM0lGN.html|access-date=13 September 2018|work=[[Hindustan Times]]|date=10 July 2018}}</ref> ''Lucifer'' marks Oberoi's debut in Malayalam cinema. He took a month preparing for the role and retained a diction coach to help him understand the Malayalam language and its pronunciation.<ref>{{cite news|last=Basu|first=Mohar|title=Vivek Oberoi: Despite his stardom, Mohanlal was gracious|url=https://www.mid-day.com/articles/vivek-oberoi-despite-his-stardom-mohanlal-was-gracious/19601153|access-date=13 September 2018|work=[[Mid-Day]]|date=13 July 2018}}</ref> In the film, Oberoi's voice was [[Dubbing (filmmaking)|dubbed]] by [[Vineeth]]. During post-production, Prithviraj himself dubbed all the dialogues of Oberoi and gave it to Vineeth as a reference for the character's sound modulation.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://english.manoramaonline.com/entertainment/interview/2019/04/03/lucifer-movie-vivek-oberoi-dubbing-by-actor-vineeth.html|title=Entire credit goes to Prithvi: Vineeth on dubbing for Vivek Oberoi|work=[[Malayala Manorama]]}}</ref> In July, Prithviraj confirmed that his brother [[Indrajith Sukumaran]] is part of the cast.<ref name="MM" /><ref>{{cite news|last=Sidhardhan|first=Sanjith|title=Prithviraj confirms Indrajith will be part of Lucifer|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/prithviraj-confirms-indrajith-will-be-part-of-lucifer/articleshow/64928053.cms|access-date=26 August 2018|work=The Times of India|date=16 July 2018}}</ref> He plays the character Govardhan.<ref name="indrajith">{{cite news|last=Sidhardhan|first=Sanjith|title=Indrajith Sukumaran: When aniyan is making his directorial debut, shouldn't chettan also be part of it?|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/indrajith-sukumaran-when-aniyan-is-making-his-directorial-debut-shouldnt-chettan-also-be-part-of-it/articleshow/68394581.cms|access-date=14 March 2019|work=[[The Times of India]]|date=14 March 2019}}</ref> In that month, Pouly Valsan said that she has been called for a 6-day shoot.<ref>{{cite news|last=Radhakrishnan|first=Ramyasree|title=It was my dream to work alongside Mohanlal: Pauly Valsan|url=https://english.manoramaonline.com/entertainment/interview/2018/07/19/it-was-my-dream-to-work-alongside-mohanlal-pauly-valsan.html|access-date=25 September 2018|work=[[Malayala Manorama]]|date=19 July 2018}}</ref> In August, [[Mamta Mohandas]] said Prithviraj had spoken to her about a role, but cannot reveal anything about it at that time.<ref>{{cite news|last=Kora|first=Nikhil Scaria|title=Women face many challenges: Mamta Mohandas|url=https://english.manoramaonline.com/entertainment/interview/2018/08/12/mamta-mohandas-on-neeli-movies.html |access-date=18 March 2019 |work=[[Malayala Manorama]]|date=12 August 2018}}</ref> However, she was replaced by [[Nyla Usha]].{{Citation needed|date=September 2018}}<br />
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Prithviraj invited director [[Fazil (director)|Fazil]] to play the role of Father Nedumpally, a priest. Fazil, who had not acted in a film for nearly 34 years, commented that he agreed to take the role as he could not refuse Prithviraj.<ref name="Fazil">{{cite news|last=George|first=Anjana|title=Lucifer: I am returning to screen after 33 years as I couldn't say 'No' to Prithviraj: Fazil|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/lucifer-i-am-returning-to-screen-after-33-years-as-i-couldnt-say-no-to-prithviraj-fazil/articleshow/65089910.cms|access-date=26 August 2018|work=The Times of India|date=22 July 2018}}</ref> His role is as a mentor to Stephen.<ref>{{cite news|author=CE features|title=Director Fazil joins Prithviraj's Lucifer|url=http://www.cinemaexpress.com/stories/news/2018/jul/23/director-fazil-joins-prithvirajs-lucifer-7094.html|access-date=14 September 2018|work=[[The New Indian Express]]|date=23 July 2018}}</ref> Prithviraj cast his ''[[Ranam (2018 film)|Ranam]]'' co-star Giju John in a role.<ref name="Giju">{{cite news|last=Soman|first=Litty|title='Ranam' fame Giju roped in for Prithvi's 'Lucifer'|url=https://english.manoramaonline.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/2018/10/09/giju-john-roped-in-lucifer-prithviraj-mohanlal-movie.html|access-date=9 November 2018|work=Malayala Manorama|date=10 October 2018}}</ref> [[Tovino Thomas]], [[Sachin Khedekar]], [[Shivaji Guruvayoor]], [[Nandhu]], [[John Vijay]], [[Kalabhavan Shajohn]], [[Sai Kumar (Malayalam actor)|Sai Kumar]], [[Baiju Santhosh]] are among the other actors cast in the film. Prithviraj also acted in the film as Zayed Masood. His role was kept under wrap and was revealed only two days before the film's release.<ref>{{cite news|title=Mohanlal unveil's 'Lucifer' surprise, director Prithviraj is also part of the cast |url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/mohanlal-unveils-lucifer-surprise-director-prithviraj-also-part-cast-98966 |access-date=27 March 2019 |work=[[The News Minute]] |date=26 March 2019}}</ref><br />
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===Filming===<br />
[[Principal photography]] began on 16 July 2018 with a customary [[Puja (Hinduism)|pooja]] function held at Springdale Heritage resort in [[Vandiperiyar]], [[Idukki district]]. [[Sujith Vaassudev]] was the director of photography.<ref>{{cite web|title=പൃഥ്വിരാജ് അമരക്കാരനാകുന്ന മോഹന്ലാല് ചിത്രം 'ലൂസിഫര്' ആരംഭിച്ചു|url=https://www.nanaonline.in/news-feeds/lucifer-malayalam-movie-pooja/|publisher=Nana|access-date=25 September 2018|language=ml|date=17 July 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=Lucifer|title=#Lucifer Pooja Pics|url=https://www.facebook.com/LuciferOfficialMovie/posts/2191596307793992|publisher=[[Facebook]]|access-date=25 September 2018|date=15 July 2018}}</ref> Mohanlal was expected to join the shoot in the coming days.<ref>{{cite news|author=Express Web Desk|title=Mohanlal-Prithviraj film Lucifer goes on floor|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/malayalam/mohanlal-prithviraj-film-lucifer-goes-on-floor-5262195/|access-date=25 September 2018|work=The Indian Express|date=16 July 2018}}</ref> Filming took place at [[Kuttikkanam]] and Vandiperiyar early in the schedule,<ref>{{cite news|title='കട്ട കലിപ്പിൽ ലാലേട്ടൻ|url=http://news.keralakaumudi.com/beta/news.php?NewsId=TkNSUDAyMjY5NDQ=&xP=Q1lC&xDT=MjAxOC0wNy0xOSAxOToxMzowMA==&xD=MQ==&cID=OQ==|access-date=25 September 2018|work=[[Kerala Kaumudi]]|date=19 July 2018|language=ml}}{{indent|2}}{{cite news|author=മനോരമ ലേഖകൻ|title='ലൂസിഫർ'; അണിനിരക്കുന്നത് വമ്പൻ താരനിര|url=https://www.manoramaonline.com/movies/movie-news/2018/07/19/lucifer-movie-rumored-casting-list.html|access-date=25 September 2018|work=Malayala Manorama|date=19 July 2018|language=ml}}</ref> and at [[Thodupuzha]] later that month.<ref>{{cite news|author=മനോരമ ലേഖകൻ|title=ഓട്ടോയിൽ നിന്ന് 'ലൂസിഫർ' സെറ്റിലേയ്ക്ക് പൃഥ്വിരാജ്|url=https://www.manoramaonline.com/movies/movie-news/2018/07/21/lucifer-shooting-video-prithviraj-mohanlal.html|access-date=25 September 2018|work=Malayala Manorama|date=21 July 2018|language=ml}}</ref> Shooting also took place at [[Kochi]], [[Ernakulam district]] before moving to Thiruvananthapuram.<ref>{{cite news|title='ലൂസിഫര്' സെറ്റിൽ നിന്ന് വെറൈറ്റി സെൽഫിയുമായി ടൊവിനോ|url=https://malayalam.samayam.com/malayalam-cinema/celebrity-news/actor-tovino-thomass-variety-selfie-with-lucifer-director-prithviraj-sukumaran/articleshow/65741925.cms|access-date=25 September 2018|work=[[Samayam Malayalam]]|date=9 September 2018|language=ml}}</ref> Around 2000 [[junior artist]]s (extras) participated in the shoot at Ernakulam.<ref name="Nandhu">{{cite news|author1=Correspondent|title=Prithviraj's Lucifer mega scene to see thousands of junior artists {{!}} Video|url=https://english.manoramaonline.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/2018/09/21/prithviraj-lucifer-mega-scene-thousands-junior-artists-video.html|access-date=26 September 2018|work=Malayala Manorama|date=21 September 2018}}</ref> Thereafter, shooting was scheduled at [[Thiruvananthapuram]] from 6 August to 15 September for 40 days.<ref>{{cite news|title=പൃഥ്വിരാജിന് ഓണച്ചിത്രമില്ല|url=http://news.keralakaumudi.com/beta/news.php?NewsId=TkNSUDAyMjY4NDI=&xP=Q1lC&xDT=MjAxOC0wNy0xOSAwOTo1MTowMA==&xD=MQ==&cID=OQ==|access-date=25 September 2018|work=Kerala Kaumudi|date=19 July 2018|language=ml}}</ref> Mohanlal's first shot was with Fazil.<ref>{{cite news|author=Web Desk|title=പൃഥ്വിരാജിന്റെ ഏട്ടന്|url=https://malayalam.indianexpress.com/entertainment/mohanlals-new-blog-on-lucifer-prithviraj/|access-date=25 September 2018|work=[[Indian Express Malayalam]]|date=22 July 2018|language=ml}}</ref> They had two scenes and shot for three days.<ref name="Fazil"/> Stephen's (Mohanlal) car used in the film is a [[Hindustan Landmaster]] inscribed with the [[Number of the beast|number 666]] on the [[vehicle registration plate]].<ref>{{cite news|author=മനോരമ ലേഖകൻ|title=ചെകുത്താന്റെ നമ്പറുമായി ലാലേട്ടന്റെ കാർ|url=https://www.manoramaonline.com/fasttrack/auto-news/2018/07/21/mohanlal-car-in-lucifer.html|access-date=25 September 2018|work=Malayala Manorama|date=21 July 2018|language=ml}}</ref> Filming took place in Vandiperiyar in early August and was planned to take until 10 August.<ref name="schedule1">{{cite news|title=മോഹൻലാൽ വിമെൻസ് കോളേജിൽ|url=http://news.keralakaumudi.com/beta/news.php?NewsId=TkNSUDAyMzAzNTc=&xP=Q1lC&xDT=MjAxOC0wOC0wOSAxMzo0ODowMA==&xD=MQ==&cID=OQ==|access-date=26 September 2018|work=[[Kerala Kaumudi]]|date=9 August 2018|language=ml}}</ref><br />
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Filming was planned at 25 locations in the [[Thiruvananthapuram district]], beginning at [[Government College for Women, Thiruvananthapuram|Government College for Women]] from 12 August. [[Government Model Boys Higher Secondary School]] was one of the locations on this schedule.<ref name="schedule1"/> Scenes featuring Oberoi and Warrier were shot at the [[Kuthiramalika|Kuthiramalika Palace]] on 20 August. On the same day, the film was also shot at a resort in [[Poovar]]. Mohanlal, who was on a break, returned to the set on 21 August.<ref>{{cite news|last=അനിൽകുമാർ|first=എസ്.|title=മലയാള സിനിമയെ മഴ വിഴുങ്ങി|url=http://news.keralakaumudi.com/beta/news.php?NewsId=TkNSUDAyMzIyOTI=&xP=Q1lC&xDT=MjAxOC0wOC0yMSAwOTozODowMA==&xD=MQ==&cID=OQ==|access-date=26 September 2018|work=Kerala Kaumudi|date=21 August 2018|language=ml}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=പ്രളയം : സിനിമാമേഖലയും പ്രതിസന്ധിയില്|url=https://www.janmabhumidaily.com/news831846|access-date=26 September 2018|work=[[Janmabhumi]]|date=21 August 2018|language=ml}}</ref> Warrier was spotted during the shoot at [[Azeezia Medical College]] in [[Kollam]].<ref>{{cite web|author=Azeezian Corridor|title=Lucifer shooting at Azeezia Medical College|url=https://www.facebook.com/Azeezians/posts/1090831527747866|publisher=Facebook|access-date=26 September 2018|date=24 August 2018}}</ref> Filming went on at the [[Kanakakkunnu Palace]] on 28 August, where Mohanlal and Warrier took part.<ref>{{cite news|title='Lucifer': Film's shoot resumes as Mohanlal, Manju Warrier join the set|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/lucifer-films-shoot-resumes-as-mohanlal-manju-warrier-join-the-set/articleshow/65600276.cms|access-date=26 September 2018|work=The Times of India|agency=Times News Network|date=30 August 2018}}</ref> During the shoot, many of the white taxis were transformed into [[official state car]]s.<ref>{{cite news|author=മനോരമ ലേഖകൻ|title=തലസ്ഥാനത്ത് വീണ്ടും മോഹൻലാൽ വസന്തം|url=https://localnews.manoramaonline.com/thiruvananthapuram/local-news/2018/08/28/29082018-article-3.html|access-date=26 September 2018|work=Malayala Manorama|date=29 August 2018|language=ml}}</ref> By the end of the month, Tovino joined the set at the Kanakakkunnu Palace grounds.<ref>{{cite news|author=Digital Native|title=Tovino Thomas back on the sets of 'Lucifer'|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/tovino-thomas-back-sets-lucifer-87502|access-date=26 September 2018|work=[[The News Minute]]|date=30 August 2018}}</ref> He completed his part in the film by early September.<ref>{{cite web|author=Moviebuzz|title='Theevandi' to release on Sep 7|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/theevandi-to-release-on-sep-7-news-malayalam-sjem6Lghieidd.html|publisher=[[Sify]]|access-date=26 September 2018|date=4 September 2018}}</ref> Before his departure, his scenes with Warrier were shot at the beginning of the month and his other scenes later in September. The shoot in Thiruvananthapuram was scheduled to last until 20 September, and then was to move to Kuttikkanam.<ref>{{cite news|title=ടോവിനോയുടെ സഹോദരിയായി മഞ്ജു|url=https://malayalam.news18.com/news/film/movies-manju-and-tovino-act-as-sibling-in-lucifer-40519.html|access-date=26 September 2018|work=[[News18 Malayalam]]|date=19 September 2018|language=ml}}</ref> Oberoi acted in a scene shot at the [[Greenfield International Stadium]] early that month.<ref>{{cite news|last=Soman|first=Deepa|title='Lucifer' shoot amidst thousands of fans|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/lucifer-shoot-amidst-thousands-of-fans/articleshow/65680477.cms|access-date=26 September 2018|work=The Times of India|date=5 September 2018}}</ref> Sai Kumar and Shivaji Guruvayoor took part in the shoot that took place at a university hostel in Thiruvananthapuram in the beginning of September.<!--September 2 and 3--><ref>{{cite news|title=ലൂസിഫറിൽ ലാലേട്ടനൊപ്പം അഭിനയിക്കാൻ ആരാധകരും|url=http://news.keralakaumudi.com/beta/news.php?NewsId=TkNSUDAyMzQzOTY=&xP=Q1lC&xDT=MjAxOC0wOS0wNCAwODozMDowMA==&xD=MQ==&cID=OQ==|access-date=9 November 2018|work=[[Kerala Kaumudi]]|date=4 September 2018|language=ml}}</ref><br />
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In an interview, actor [[Nandhu]] said that many of the film's scenes comprised 40–50 shots and contain 500–1000 junior artists; some have as many as 3000–4000 artists.<ref name="Nandhu"/> Filming went on around the [[overpass]] beside the [[Chandrasekharan Nair Stadium]] in [[Palayam, Thiruvananthapuram|Palayam]] on 4 September.<ref>{{cite news|author=Staff Reporter|title=Shooting of Mohanlal starrer blocks traffic|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/shooting-of-mohanlal-starrer-blocks-traffic/article24867087.ece|access-date=26 September 2018|work=The Hindu|date=5 September 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title='Action' on road leads to traffic chaos|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/thiruvananthapuram/action-on-road-leads-to-traffic-chaos/articleshow/65676908.cms|access-date=26 September 2018|work=The Times of India|agency=Times News Network|date=5 September 2018}}</ref> More than 2000 junior artists participated in that scene. It features Stephen arriving toward a large riot.<ref>{{cite news|title=2000ത്തിലധികം താരങ്ങള്, എണ്ണമറ്റ ആരാധകര്; നടുവില് ലാലിന് അഭിനയം പറഞ്ഞ് കൊടുത്ത് പൃഥ്വി|url=https://www.mathrubhumi.com/movies-music/news/prithviraj-mohanlal-lucifer-movie-shooting-location-stills-videos-murali-gopi-indrajth-vivek-oberoi-1.3114733|access-date=26 September 2018|work=[[Mathrubhumi]]|date=9 September 2018|language=ml}}</ref> Around 5000 junior artists took part in a major scene shot in [[Adimalathura]] beach; more than 100 vehicles were used. Reportedly, almost every major character in the film was present in that scene.<ref>{{cite news|last=Soman|first=Deepa|title=Lucifer: Prithviraj directorial's massive set at Adimalathura Beach in Thiruvananthapuram|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/lucifer-prithviraj-directorials-massive-set-at-adimalathura-beach-in-thiruvananthapuram/articleshow/65889442.cms|access-date=26 September 2018|work=The Times of India|date=21 September 2018}}</ref> It was filmed in 15 days.<ref name="Nandhu"/> After the schedule at Thiruvananthapuram was completed on 20 September, the production was put on hold for a break and the next session began on 5 October in Kuttikkanam.<ref>{{cite news|title=മോഹൻലാലിന് 10 ദിവസം വിശ്രമം|url=http://news.keralakaumudi.com/beta/news.php?NewsId=TkNSUDAyMzY5NzU=&xP=Q1lC&xDT=MjAxOC0wOS0yMCAxMTowMDowMA==&xD=MQ==&cID=OQ==|access-date=26 September 2018|work=Kerala Kaumudi|date=20 September 2018|language=ml}}</ref><br />
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Giju John joined the set in early October and took part in a one-day shoot in Thiruvananthapuram and later joined at Kochi location for his remaining scenes.<ref name="Giju"/> For filming a fight scene, Prithviraj went for [[location scouting]] in [[Minicoy]], [[Lakshadweep]] later that month.<ref>{{cite news|author=സ്വന്തം ലേഖകൻ|title=ആ രംഗങ്ങൾക്കുള്ള ഇടം തേടി പൃഥ്വിരാജ് മിനിക്കോയ് ദ്വീപിൽ|url=https://www.mathrubhumi.com/movies-music/news/lucifer-prithviraj-mohanlal-mamta-mohandas-malayalam-movie-1.3249147 |access-date=9 November 2018|work=[[Mathrubhumi]]|date=24 October 2018|language=ml}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|author=മനോരമ ലേഖകൻ|title=ലൂസിഫറിനായി പൃഥ്വി ലക്ഷദ്വീപിൽ|url=https://www.manoramaonline.com/movies/movie-news/2018/10/24/prithviraj-at-lakshadweep-lucifer-shooting.html|access-date=9 November 2018|work=Malayala Manorama|date=24 October 2018|language=ml}}</ref> [[Stunt Silva]] was the film's fight choreographer.<ref>{{cite news|title=ഇതാ ലൂസിഫറിലെ നായകനും നായികയും...|url=https://www.madhyamam.com/movies/movies-news/malayalam/lucifer-hero-and-heroine-movie-news/572652|access-date=28 February 2019|work=[[Madhyamam Daily]]|date=14 November 2018|language=ml}}</ref> Shooting was scheduled for three days from 30 October to 1 November in Thiruvananthapuram for scenes featuring Tovino and Indrajith. Filming in [[Kerala]] was complete by this schedule and the next session was scheduled to begin in [[Mumbai]] from 4 November.<ref>{{cite news|title=ലൂസിഫർ വീണ്ടും തലസ്ഥാനത്തേക്ക്|url=http://www.keralakaumudi.com/news/cinema/news/lucifer-movie-again-trivandrum-6493|access-date=9 November 2018|work=[[Kerala Kaumudi]]|date=25 October 2018|language=ml}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Next schedule of 'Lucifer' to be shot in Mumbai|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/next-schedule-of-lucifer-to-be-shot-in-mumbai/articleshow/66363713.cms|access-date=9 November 2018|work=The Times of India|agency=Times News Service|date=25 October 2018}}</ref> A set was built in Mumbai, Prithviraj said: "I have a wish that the Mumbai we show in ''Lucifer'' is not what we have seen before in films. It's a major schedule". Mohanlal joined the set by mid-November.<ref name="Mumbai"/> Sachin Khedekar was part of the Mumbai scenes.<ref>{{cite news|title=Sachin Khedekar joins Lucifer|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2018/nov/06/sachin-khedekar-joins-lucifer-1894672.html|access-date=9 November 2018|work=[[The New Indian Express]]|agency=Express News Service|date=6 November 2018}}</ref> The team moved to [[Russia]] in December, where filming was held at [[Saint Petersburg]]. Mohanlal completed his portions in the film by this schedule.<ref>{{cite web|title=Prithviraj says that directing Mohanlal has been the absolute highlight of his career|url=https://www.eastcoastdaily.in/2018/12/12/prithviraj-says-that-directing-mohanlal-has-been-the-absolute-highlight-of-his-career.html|publisher=East Coast Daily|access-date=28 February 2019|date=11 December 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Prithviraj thanks Mohanlal for believing in him|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/prithviraj-thanks-mohanlal-for-believing-in-him/articleshow/67041973.cms|access-date=28 February 2019|date=11 December 2018|work=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref> Filming also went on in [[Bangalore]].<ref>{{cite news|author=Digital native|title='Luicfer' team shoots in Lakshwadeep|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/lucifer-team-shoots-lakshwadeep-94272|access-date=28 February 2019|work=[[The News Minute]]|date=31 December 2018}}</ref> On 30 December 2018, in an interaction with public Prithviraj said that the principal photography has been over with only four-day patch-up shots remaining to be filmed in Lakshadweep. The inability to reach the island caused the delay. Post-production works had begun.<ref>{{cite news|title=Shooting of Lucifer completed; Prithviraj announces surprise new year gift|url=https://english.mathrubhumi.com/movies-music/movie-news/shooting-of-lucifer-completed-prithviraj-announces-surprise-new-year-gift-1.3437626|access-date=28 February 2019|work=[[Mathrubhumi]]|date=30 December 2018}}</ref> Filming was wrapped on 20 January 2019 at the sea ahead of [[Kavaratti]] island in Lakshadweep.<ref>{{cite news|author=Entertainment desk|title=Prithviraj completes shooting Mohanlal's Lucifer|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/malayalam/prithviraj-mohanlal-lucifer-wrap-5548001/|access-date=21 January 2019|work=[[The Indian Express]]|date=21 January 2019}}</ref><br />
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==Soundtrack==<br />
{{Infobox album<br />
| name = Lucifer<br />
| type = Soundtrack<br />
| artist = [[Deepak Dev]]<br />
| cover = <br />
| alt = <br />
| released = {{Start date|df=yes|2019|03|22}}<br />
| recorded = 2018–2019<br />
| venue = [[Kochi]], [[Chennai]]<br />
| studio = Dev's Wonderland, [[Kochi]]<br />
| genre = [[Filmi]]<br />
| length = 20:39 minutes<br />
| language = [[Malayalam]], [[Hindi]]<br />
| label = Goodwill Entertainments<br />
| producer = [[Deepak Dev]]<br />
| prev_title = [[Masterpiece (2017 film)|Masterpiece]]<br />
| prev_year = 2018<br />
| next_title = [[Ittymaani: Made in China]]<br />
| next_year = 2019<br />
| misc = {{External media<br />
| audio1 = {{YouTube|XVjrIxhb0ZE|Audio Jukebox}}<br />
}}<br />
}}<br />
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Composer [[Deepak Dev]] provided the music for the film. The soundtrack album was distributed by the label Goodwill Entertainments. [[Usha Uthup]] rendered a song titled "Empuraane - The Lucifer Anthem".<ref>{{cite news|title=Usha Uthup to sing for Lucifer|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/usha-uthup-to-sing-for-lucifer/articleshow/68403435.cms|access-date=18 March 2019|work=[[The Times of India]]|agency=Times News Network|date=14 March 2019}}</ref> For the film, Dev redesigned and [[Programming (music)|programmed]] the patriotic song "Varika Varika Sahajare", originally composed by [[G. Devarajan]] and written by [[Amsi Narayanapilla]] during the [[Salt March]]. The lyrical video of the same was released on [[YouTube]] on 22 March 2019. It was sung by Murali Gopy.<ref>{{cite news|title=Team Lucifer reverberates with old patriotic song 'Varika Varika Sahajare'|url=https://english.mathrubhumi.com/movies-music/movie-news/team-lucifer-reverberates-with-old-patriotic-song-varika-varika-sahajare--1.3670390|access-date=27 March 2019|work=[[Mathrubhumi]]|date=23 March 2019}}</ref> Lyrical video of the [[Tamil language|Tamil]] song "Kadavule Pole" written by Logan and sung by [[Karthik (singer)|Karthik]] was released on 30 March.<ref>{{cite news|last=Jayaram|first=Deepika|title=Kadavule Pole song from Lucifer is all about Mohanlal's swag|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/music/kadavule-pole-song-from-lucifer-is-all-about-mohanlals-swag/articleshow/68655607.cms|access-date=3 April 2019|work=[[The Times of India]]|date=30 March 2019}}</ref> The [[Hindi]] video song "Raftaara" sung by [[Jyotsna Radhakrishnan|Jyotsna]] and written by Tanishk Nabar was released on 7 April.<ref>{{cite web|title=Lucifer Video Song {{!}} Raftaara {{!}} Mohanlal {{!}} Prithviraj {{!}} Deepak Dev {{!}} Jyotsna {{!}} Waluscha De Sousa|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ymlxgab2gW8|publisher=Goodwill Entertainments|access-date=8 April 2019|date=7 April 2019}}</ref><br />
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===Track listing===<br />
{{Tracklist<br />
| headline = Lucifer (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.jiosaavn.com/album/lucifer/ahyBAEiR3fo |title=Lucifer songs |website=[[JioSaavn]] |access-date=2019-04-18}}</ref><br />
| extra_column = Singer(s)<br />
| total_length =<br />
<br />
| title1 = Raftaara<br />
| lyrics1 = Tanishk Nabar<br />
| extra1 = [[Jyotsna Radhakrishnan]]<br />
| length1 = 6:16<br />
<br />
| title2 = Kadavule Pole<br />
| lyrics2 = Logan<br />
| extra2 = [[Karthik (singer)|Karthik]], Baradwaj (Rapper)<br />
| length2 = 3:24<br />
<br />
| title3 = Varika Varika<br />
| lyrics3 = [[Amsi Narayanapilla]]<br />
| extra3 = [[Murali Gopy]], Chorus<br />
<br />
| length3 = 4:30<br />
<br />
| title4 = Empuraane<br />
| lyrics4 = Murali Gopy<br />
| extra4 = [[Usha Uthup]], Chorus<br />
| length4 = 3:29<br />
| title5 = L Anthem<br />
<br />
| lyrics5 = Usha Uthup<br />
| extra5 = Usha Uthup, Chorus<br />
| length5 = 3:00<br />
}}<br />
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==Release==<br />
The film was released in theatres worldwide on 28 March 2019.<ref>{{cite web|last=Narayan|first=Adithya|title='Lucifer' To Release On March 28|url=https://silverscreen.in/news/lucifer-to-release-on-march-28/|publisher=Silverscreen.in|access-date=18 March 2019|date=10 March 2019}}</ref> It was also dubbed and released in other Indian languages.<ref name="trailer">{{cite news|title=Lucifer clears censors; to be released in three languages|url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/stories/news/2019/mar/18/lucifer-clears-censors-to-release-in-three-languages-10604.html|access-date=21 March 2019|work=[[The New Indian Express]]|date=18 March 2019}}</ref> The [[Telugu language|Telugu]] dubbed version of the film was released on 12 April 2019.<ref>{{cite web|author=Girish Johar|title=Wooow... Watch out ...💥 #Lucifier of @Mohanlal to be released in Telugu by @SureshProdns on 12th April @PrithviOfficial|url=https://twitter.com/girishjohar/status/1114134364609110017|website=[[Twitter]]|publisher=Girish Johar|access-date=8 April 2019|date=5 April 2019}}</ref> Tamil dubbed version was released on 3 May 2019, distributed by [[Kalaipuli S. Thanu]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/after-setting-box-office-fire-tamil-version-mohanlals-lucifer-ready-hit-screens-796724|title=After setting box office on fire, Tamil version of Mohanlal's Lucifer ready to hit the screens|first=Prakash|last=Upadhyaya|date=27 April 2019|website=International Business Times, India Edition}}</ref> On 30 March 2019, [[Google]] India released an animated [[Google Doodle|doodle]] on their [[Twitter]] page featuring [[Mohanlal]] and [[Yuvraj Singh]] playing tennis, with a caption: "The heroes who know how to smash all records". ''Lucifer'', [[Miami Open (tennis)|Miami Open]], and Yuvraj Singh topped the [[Google Trends]] on the week.<ref>{{cite web|author=Google India|title=The heroes who know how to smash all records.#GoogleTrends#Lucifer @Mohanlal#MiamiOpen @MiamiOpen@YUVSTRONG12|url=https://twitter.com/GoogleIndia/status/1111848021937909760|website=[[Twitter]]|publisher=@GoogleIndia|access-date=2 July 2019|date=29 March 2019}}</ref> ''Lucifer'' was released for [[digital distribution|digital download]] on 16 May 2019, available as [[Video on demand|VOD]] on [[Amazon Prime Video]] in Malayalam, Tamil and Telugu languages.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2019/may/15/lucifer--to-debut-on-amazon-prime-tomorrow-1977066.html |title=Lucifer to debut on Amazon Prime tomorrow |date=2019-05-15 |access-date=2019-05-16}}</ref><br />
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===Box office===<br />
In the opening day, the film grossed ₹6.7&nbsp;crore from [[Kerala]], the second biggest opening in the state behind ''[[Odiyan]]'' (2018).<ref>{{cite news|last=Narayanan|first=Nirmal|title=Lucifer day 2 box-office collection: An industry hit from Mohanlal is loading|url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/lucifer-day-2-box-office-collection-industry-hit-mohanlal-loading-794905|access-date=3 April 2019|work=[[International Business Times]]|date=30 March 2019}}</ref> The earnings increased to ₹6.9&nbsp;crore in the coming Sunday.<ref>{{cite news|last=Narayanan|first=Nirmal|title=Lucifer day 3 box-office collection: Mohanlal's political thriller marching towards 50 crore club|url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/lucifer-day-3-box-office-collection-mohanlals-political-thriller-marching-towards-50-crore-club-794965|access-date=3 April 2019|work=[[International Business Times]]|date=31 March 2019}}</ref> The opening day worldwide gross is estimated to be ₹14&nbsp;crore.<ref>{{cite web|author=Moviebuzz|title='Lucifer' is a super hit, to hit the 50 crore mark soon!|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/lucifer-is-a-super-hit-to-hit-the-50-crore-mark-soon--news-malayalam-tebmNNfbgidai.html|publisher=[[Sify]]|access-date=3 April 2019}}</ref> In the opening weekend (28 – 31 March), the film earned ₹26.70&nbsp;crore in India, including ₹22.05&nbsp;crore from Kerala alone and ₹4.65&nbsp;crore from rest of India with major share coming from [[Karnataka]] and [[Tamil Nadu]]. In the overseas markets, it grossed a total of {{INRConvert|27.2|c}} in the opening weekend (which is bigger than the domestic weekend total), including {{INRConvert|22.2|c}} from the [[United Arab Emirates]] (UAE) and other [[Gulf Cooperation Council]] (GCC) territories, {{INRConvert|2.27|c}} from the [[United States]], and {{INRConvert|2.73|c}} from the [[United Kingdom]] and other regions. The estimated total worldwide gross was {{INRConvert|53.90|c}} – {{INRConvert|54.77|c}} in the opening weekend (the highest for any Malayalam film), by doing so ''Lucifer'' emerged as one of the top highest-grossing Malayalam films of all time and the fastest Malayalam film to pass {{INRConvert|50|c}} mark (in 4 days), per trade analysts.<ref>{{cite news|last=Hooli|first=Shekhar H.|title=Lucifer box office collection day 4: Mohanlal film turns fastest Rs 50 crore grossing Malayalam film|url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/lucifer-box-office-collection-day-4-mohanlal-film-turns-fastest-rs-50-crore-grossing-malayalam-film-795060|access-date=3 April 2019|work=[[International Business Times]]|date=1 April 2019}}{{indent|6}}{{cite news|last=M. K.|first=Surendhar|title=Mohanlal's Lucifer becomes fastest Malayalam film to break into Rs 50 cr club, stacks up records overseas|url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/mohanlals-lucifer-becomes-fastest-malayalam-film-to-break-into-rs-50-cr-club-stacks-up-records-overseas-6372921.html|access-date=3 April 2019|work=[[Firstpost]]|date=2 April 2019}}{{indent|6}}{{cite web|author=Girish Johar|title=On fire Solid Monday BO @Mohanlal 's #Lucifer Storms into All-Time top 5 Mollywood grossers Globally|url=https://twitter.com/girishjohar/status/1112927544490131456|website=[[Twitter]]|publisher=Girish Johar|access-date=3 April 2019 |date=1 April 2019}}{{indent|6}}{{cite web|author=Ramesh Bala|title=#Lucifer has done ₹ 50+ Cr Gross for the Opening weekend at the WW Box office..The fastest Malayalam movie to do that..|url=https://twitter.com/rameshlaus/status/1112730789077106688|website=[[Twitter]]|publisher=Ramesh Bala|access-date=3 April 2019|date=1 April 2019}}{{indent|6}}{{cite web|author=Kaushik LM|title=Opening 4 days flat, WW gross of 50 CR #Lucifer #Mollywood's new BO legend is here.. Kerala and UAE-GCC contributing equally to the RAMPAGE..|url=https://twitter.com/LMKMovieManiac/status/1112574983887187968|website=[[Twitter]]|publisher=Kaushik LM|access-date=3 April 2019|date=31 March 2019}}{{indent|6}}{{cite web|author=Kaushik LM|title=#Lucifer storms into the alltime Top5 Malayalam WW grossers list already. Will soon become alltime #2 .. #Lalettan #Mohanlal will be chasing his own #Pulimurugan's alltime #1 mark|url=https://twitter.com/LMKMovieManiac/status/1113331439204937729|publisher=Kaushik LM|access-date=5 April 2019|date=2 April 2019}}</ref> The film grossed {{INRConvert|62|c}} worldwide in 5 days.<ref>{{cite news|last=Narayanan|first=Nirmal|title=Lucifer day 6 box-office collection: Dilemma continues over Mohanlal movie's 100 crore entry|url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/lucifer-day-6-box-office-collection-dilemma-continues-over-mohanlal-movies-100-crore-entry-795140|access-date=3 April 2019|work=[[International Business Times]]|date=3 April 2019}}</ref><br />
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''Lucifer'' had more than 160,000 admissions in the UAE in 3 days, beating ''[[Captain Marvel (film)|Captain Marvel]]''.<ref>{{cite news|last=Sidhardhan|first=Sanjith|title=Mohanlal's Lucifer breaks Captain Marvel's record in UAE|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/mohanlals-lucifer-breaks-captain-marvels-record-in-uae/articleshow/68667458.cms|access-date=5 April 2019|work=[[The Times of India]]|date=1 April 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=Ramesh Bala|title=#Lucifer is on fire on Saturday at the #USA Box office.. Takes huge lead over competition.. Also, best opening in #UAE beating Hollywood movies for 2019!|url=https://twitter.com/rameshlaus/status/1112029803303989248|publisher=Ramesh Bala|access-date=5 April 2019|date=30 March 2019}}</ref> Opening weekend (28 – 31 March) total was {{INRConvert|17.8|c}} from 61 screens, the best grosser of that weekend.<ref>{{cite web|title=United Arab Emirates Box Office, March 28–31, 2019|url=https://www.boxofficemojo.com/intl/uae/?yr=2019&wk=13&p=.htm|publisher=[[Box Office Mojo]]|access-date=8 April 2019|date=8 April 2019}}</ref> It is also the second biggest opening weekend in the UAE for a South Indian film, behind ''[[Baahubali 2: The Conclusion]]'' (2017).<ref name="FP"/><ref>{{cite web|author=Kaushik LM|title=#UAE BO #Lucifer sets a non-Baahubali2 record opening mark among all South Indian films.. Alltime #2..|url=https://twitter.com/LMKMovieManiac/status/1112320212072685568|publisher=Kaushik LM|access-date=5 April 2019|date=31 March 2019}}</ref> ''Lucifer'' became the highest-grossing Malayalam film ever in the US in the opening weekend itself, by grossing {{INRConvert|2.59|c}}.<ref>{{cite web|author=Rajasekar|title=@Mohanlal's #Lucifer turns out to be the biggest blockbuster in the US. First Malayalam film to gross 350k $ in the country! Likely to surpass half a million $ mark|url=https://twitter.com/sekartweets/status/1112544146290429954|website=[[Twitter]]|publisher=Rajasekar|access-date=5 April 2019|date=31 March 2019}}</ref> It was also the first Malayalam film to pass {{INRConvert|74|l}} mark on a single day.<ref>{{cite web|author=Rajasekar|title= @Mohanlal's #Lucifer crossed $250k mark in the US. First Malayalam film to cross 100k $ in single day! A new record. Extraordinary in UAE and Kerala|url=https://twitter.com/sekartweets/status/1112175662729740288|website=[[Twitter]]|publisher=Rajasekar|access-date=5 April 2019|date=30 March 2019}}</ref> By taking a total of {{INRConvert|2.90|c}} in the opening weekend itself, it became the highest-grossing Malayalam film in the [[North America]].<ref>{{cite web|author=Kaushik LM|title=#Lalettan #Mohanlal's ATBB #Lucifer is opening up new avenues for Malayalam Cinema in the overseas space.. It's already the highest ever grosser in the USA / North America.. Bigger milestones ahead..|url=https://twitter.com/LMKMovieManiac/status/1112561762644066304|publisher=Kaushik LM|access-date=5 April 2019|date=31 March 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=Ramesh Bala|title=#NorthAmerica BO 1st Weekend Gross: (Mar 28th - 31st) 1. #Lucifer - $418,5912|url=https://twitter.com/rameshlaus/status/1112733612095356929|publisher=Ramesh Bala|access-date=5 April 2019|date=1 April 2019}}</ref> In the UK, the film was ranked seventh in the list of top ten best grossing films of the weekend 29 – 31 March, with {{INRConvert|1.42|c}} from 89 sites, ''Lucifer'' was the only foreign language film that came within the top ten positions.<ref>{{cite web|title=United Kingdom Box Office, March 29–31, 2019|url=https://www.boxofficemojo.com/intl/uk/?yr=2019&wk=13&p=.htm|publisher=[[Box Office Mojo]]|access-date=5 April 2019}}</ref> It grossed {{INRConvert|42.82|l}} in Australia and {{INRConvert|21.22|l}} in New Zealand in the opening weekend and was ranked first among the best grossing Indian releases of that weekend.<ref>{{cite web|author=Ramesh Bala|title=#Australia Box Office - March 28th - 31st:1. #Lucifer - A$87,3792. #LakshmisNTR - A$28,095 3. #SuperDeluxe - A$19,5184. #Airaa - A$13,915|url=https://twitter.com/rameshlaus/status/1112736197099421702|publisher=Ramesh Bala |access-date=5 April 2019|date=1 April 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=Ramesh Bala|title=#NewZealand BO - March 28th - 31st:#Lucifer - NZ$45,069#Airaa - NZ$1,034|url=https://twitter.com/rameshlaus/status/1112736737497759744|publisher=Ramesh Bala|access-date=5 April 2019|date=1 April 2019}}</ref> ''Lucifer'' with {{INRConvert|30.73|c}} had the third best opening of the year for an Indian film in overseas markets, behind ''[[Petta (film)|Petta]]'' ($6.62 million) and ''[[Gully Boy]]'' ($4.8 million).<ref name="FP">{{cite news|last=M. K.|first=Surendhar|title=Mohanlal's Lucifer becomes fastest Malayalam film to break into Rs 50 cr club, stacks up records overseas|url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/mohanlals-lucifer-becomes-fastest-malayalam-film-to-break-into-rs-50-cr-club-stacks-up-records-overseas-6372921.html|access-date=3 April 2019|work=[[Firstpost]]|date=2 April 2019}}</ref> It grossed ₹88 crores in 7 days.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/lucifer-day-8-box-office-collections-mohanlals-movie-inches-closer-rs-100-crore-mark-795295|title=Lucifer day 8 box-office collections: Mohanlal's movie inches closer to Rs 100 crore mark|first=Nirmal|last=Narayanan|date=5 April 2019|website=International Business Times, India Edition}}</ref> The film grossed {{INRConvert|25|c}} from the UAE in six weeks, {{INRConvert|43.16|l}} from New Zealand in three weeks,<ref>{{cite web|title=Lucifer (2019) - International Box Office Results - Box Office Mojo|url=https://www.boxofficemojo.com/movies/?page=intl&id=lucifer.htm|publisher=[[Box Office Mojo]]|access-date=3 July 2019}}</ref> and {{INRConvert|77.24|l}} from Australia in three weeks.<ref>{{cite web|title=Lucifer - Financial Information Australia|url=https://www.the-numbers.com/movie/Lucifer-(India)(2019)/Australia#tab=box-office|publisher=[[The Numbers (website)|The Numbers]]|access-date=2 July 2019}}</ref> ''Lucifer'' became the highest-grossing Malayalam film in [[Tamil Nadu]] by grossing more than ₹2.1 crore within one month, surpassing ''Premam'' (2015).<ref>{{cite news|last=Upadhyaya|first=Prakash|title=From Lucifer to Puli Murugan, here is the list of highest grossing Malayalam movies in Tamil Nadu|url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/lucifer-puli-murugan-here-list-highest-grossing-malayalam-movies-tamil-nadu-796470|access-date=2 July 2019|work=[[International Business Times]]|date=24 April 2019}}</ref><br />
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As of 6 April 2019, ''Lucifer'' has grossed nearly {{INRConvert|4.43|c}} in the US.<ref>{{cite web|author=Ramesh Bala|title=#Lucifer has grossed nearly $600,000 till Saturday (Apr 6th) in #USAAll-time No.1 #Malayalam Grosser there..|url=https://twitter.com/rameshlaus/status/1114931808682921984|website=[[Twitter]]|publisher=Ramesh Bala|access-date=8 April 2019|date=7 April 2019}}</ref> On 7 April, trade analyst [[Taran Adarsh]] tweeted: "#Lucifer has emerged a trendsetter for #Malayalam films internationally. Earlier, #Malayalam films would record big numbers in certain markets [UAE-GCC in particular], but #Lucifer is doing exceptional biz everywhere, despite other language movies posing tough competition ... the super success of #Lucifer in the international arena should open the eyes of the #Malayalam film industry... And encourage makers of #Malayalam films to explore newer markets, ...".<ref>{{cite web|title=#Lucifer has emerged a trendsetter for #Malayalam films internationally...|url=https://twitter.com/taran_adarsh/status/1114931885522575360|website=[[Twitter]]|publisher=Taran Adarsh|access-date=8 April 2019|date=7 April 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=The super success of #Lucifer in the international arena should open the eyes of the #Malayalam film industry ...|url=https://twitter.com/taran_adarsh/status/1114932140599156737|website=[[Twitter]]|publisher=Taran Adarsh |access-date=8 April 2019 |date=7 April 2019}}</ref> A month after release, the film became the 13th highest-grossing South Indian film overseas, by grossing {{INRConvert|50.03|c}}, and the first Malayalam film to gross {{INRConvert|50|c}} in overseas box office.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/kanchana-3-edges-past-rs-100-cr-at-worldwide-box-office-madhuraraja-becomes-mammoottys-career-best-grosser-6549091.html|title=Kanchana 3 edges past Rs 100 cr at worldwide box office; Madhuraraja becomes Mammootty's career-best grosser|date=1 May 2019|author=Surendhar MK|access-date=8 May 2019|website=firstpost.com}}</ref> As of 28 April, the film has grossed over {{INRConvert|175|c}} worldwide.<ref name=IBTimes>{{cite news|title=Biggest ever Mollywood movie 'Barroz' to be directed by Mohanlal will start rolling in October|url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/biggest-ever-mollywood-movie-barroz-be-directed-by-mohanlal-will-start-rolling-october-796758|work=International Business Times|date=28 April 2019}}</ref> ''Lucifer'' collected more than {{INRConvert|200|c}} in revenue that includes its box office collections and the earnings from the sale of various rights, and is the only Malayalam film to earn more than 200 crore so far.<ref>https://www.ibtimes.co.in/why-remaking-lucifer-chiranjeevi-telugu-bad-idea-806419</ref> ''Lucifer'' is currently the [[List of highest-grossing Indian films|highest-grossing Malayalam film]] ever, beating ''[[Pulimurugan]]''.<ref>{{cite news|last=Kumar|first=Karthik|title=Mohanlal's Lucifer storms into Rs 200 crore club, first for Malayalam cinema|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/regional-movies/mohanlal-s-lucifer-storms-into-rs-200-crore-club-first-for-malayalam-cinema/story-vTm7JXaAdz0FWFTllE4n2I.html|access-date=10 June 2019|work=[[Hindustan Times]]|date=4 June 2019}}</ref><br />
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===Accolades===<br />
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders sortable"<br />
|-<br />
! scope="col"| Award<br />
! scope="col"| Category<br />
! scope="col"| Winner<br />
! scope="col" class="unsortable"| {{Abbr|Ref.|Reference(s)}}<br />
|-<br />
|rowspan="1"|[[Kerala State Film Awards]]<br />
|[[Kerala State Film Award for Best Dubbing Artist|Best Dubbing Artist]]<br />
|[[Vineeth]] (dubbed for Vivek Oberoi)<br />
|<ref>{{Cite web |date=2020-10-13 |title=50th Kerala State Film Awards: Winners list |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/malayalam/50th-kerala-state-film-awards-winners-list-6723151/ |access-date=2020-10-13 |website=[[The New Indian Express]]}}</ref><br />
|-<br />
|rowspan="2"|[[Kerala Film Critics Association Awards|Kerala Film Critics Awards]]<br />
|Best Editor<br />
|Samjith Mohammed<br />
|rowspan="2"|<ref>{{Cite web |date=2020-10-20 |title=Kerala Film Critics Award 2019 |url=https://english.mathrubhumi.com/movies-music/movie-news/kerala-film-critics-award-2019-nivin-pauly-manju-warrier-bag-top-honours-1.5145037 |access-date=2020-10-20 |website=[[Mathrubhumi]]}}</ref><br />
|-<br />
|Special Jury Award (Director)<br />
|Prithviraj Sukumaran<br />
|-<br />
|rowspan="5"|[[Vanitha Film Awards]]<br />
|Most Popular Film<br />
|Lucifer<br />
|rowspan="5"|<ref>{{Cite web |date=2020-02-11 |title=Vanitha film awards 2020 |url=https://www.onmanorama.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/2020/02/09/vanitha-film-awards-2020-winners-list-madhuri-jacqueline-kochi.html |access-date=2020-10-14 |website=[[Malayala Manorama]]}}</ref><br />
|-<br />
|Best Director<br />
|Prithviraj Sukumaran<br />
|-<br />
|Best Actor<br />
|Mohanlal<br />
|-<br />
|Best Actress<br />
|Manju Warrier<br />
|-<br />
|Best Villain<br />
|Vivek Oberoi<br />
|-<br />
|rowspan="3"|[[Asianet Film Awards]]<br />
|Best Director<br />
|Prithviraj Sukumaran<br />
|rowspan="3"|<ref>{{Cite web |last=Madhu |first=Vignesh |date=2020-02-07 |title=Asianet Film Awards 2020 announced |url=http://onlookersmedia.in/latestnews/asianet-film-awards-announced-2020-heres-complete-list-winners/ |access-date=2020-10-14 |website=OnlookersMedia}}</ref><br />
|-<br />
|Best Actor<br />
|Mohanlal<br />
|-<br />
|Best Actor in a Negative Role<br />
|Vivek Oberoi<br />
|-<br />
|rowspan="2"|[[Mazhavil Manorama|Mazhavil]] Entertainment Awards<br />
|Best Director<br />
|Prithviraj Sukumaran<br />
|rowspan="2"|<ref>{{Cite web |date=2019-05-07 |title=Mazhavil Entertainment Awards 2019 |url=https://www.onmanorama.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/2019/05/07/mazhavil-entertainment-awards-2019-list-of-winners.html |access-date=2020-11-13 |website=[[Malayala Manorama]]}}</ref><br />
|-<br />
|Best Action Choreographer<br />
|[[Stunt Silva]]<br />
<br />
|}<br />
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==Sequels==<br />
When asked about the possibility of a sequel, Murali told to ''[[International Business Times]]'' on a 4 April 2019 interview that "''Lucifer'' is definitely designed as a franchise, and it is very evident from its structure and progression that it is one. I will abstain myself here from giving you any further leads".<ref>{{cite news|last=Narayanan|first=Nirmal|title=EXCLUSIVE: Murali Gopy talks about Lucifer sequel, artistic freedom and Illuminati link|url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/exclusive-murali-gopy-talks-about-lucifer-sequel-artistic-freedom-illuminati-link-795275|access-date=2 July 2019|work=[[International Business Times]]|date=4 April 2019}}</ref> On the same month, when asked about any prequel or sequel plans, Murali told to ''[[The Hindu]]'': "It has been made evident on screen that the film is modelled as a franchise platform. There are sumptuous dramatic clues and hideaways throughout the film, which hint at continuity".<ref>{{cite news|last=Nagarajan|first=Saraswathy|title='Really happy that 'Lucifer' has become such a massive hit': Murali Gopy|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/murali-gopy-writer-of-mega-hit-lucifer-on-what-the-success-means-to-him/article26805205.ece |access-date=2 July 2019|work=[[The Hindu]]|date=11 April 2019}}</ref> On a May 2019 interview to ''[[The Times of India]]'', Prithviraj said that he has not decided on directing a sequel because of the time he needs to find for the film in between his busy acting schedules. At the same time, he said: "''Lucifer'' was never written as a one-film story. From the time Murali and I started talking about the story, we knew it wasn't something that would end in a single film. In fact, I was quite tempted to do an 11-episode [[web series]] because the story is that spread out. We have sort of just picked one area with a few characters of a saga".<ref>{{cite news|last=Sidhardhan|first=Sanjith|title=Prithviraj: I don't think a director's skill needs to be measured by how big a film is|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/prithviraj-i-dont-think-a-directors-skill-needs-to-be-measured-by-how-big-a-film-is/articleshow/69385933.cms|access-date=2 July 2019|work=[[The Times of India]]|date=19 May 2019}}</ref><br />
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On 18 June 2019, a follow-up to the film titled ''L2: Empuraan'' was officially announced by Prithviraj, Mohanlal, Murali and Antony at a press conference held at Kochi. The film is set to begin production in the second half of 2020.<ref>{{cite news|title=Lucifer sequel gets a title: Empuraan|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2019/jun/19/lucifer-sequel-gets-a-title-empuraan-1992007.html|access-date=2 July 2019|work=[[The New Indian Express]]|date=18 June 2019}}</ref> According to Prithviraj, "Empuraan" means "more than a King and less than a god" and the literal meaning would be "overlord".<ref>{{cite news|last=Kumar R.|first=Manoj|title=The second film in Lucifer franchise gets a title|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/malayalam/lucifer-2-empuraan-mohalal-prithviraj-5786953/|access-date=2 July 2019|work=[[The Indian Express]]|date=18 June 2019}}</ref> He said ''Empuraan'' will not be a continuation of the story seen in ''Lucifer'', but will explain what happened before and after ''Lucifer''. He also revealed that Zayed Masood's role in Stephen's and Khureshi's life is not as small as what seen in ''Lucifer''.<ref>{{cite news|last=George|first=Anjana|title=Prithviraj on Zayed Masood's role in Empuraan?|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/prithviraj-on-zayed-masoods-role-in-empuraan/articleshow/69925872.cms|access-date=2 July 2019|work=[[The Times of India]]|date=24 June 2019}}</ref><br />
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==Remake==<br />
In late September 2019, actor [[Chiranjeevi]] during a press event for ''[[Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy]]'' in Kerala announced that he would star in the Telugu version of the film, and has already bought the [[remake|remake rights]], adding that he would start filming after ''Sye Raa'', he even announced his intent to have Prithviraj direct the Telugu remake, being impressed with the Malayalam version.<ref>https://www.keralakaumudi.com/en/news/news.php?id=162257&u=chiranjeevi-to-do-telugu-version-of-lucifer</ref><ref>https://www.asianetnews.com/entertainment-news/why-bought-lucifer-right-answers-chiranjeevi-pylkom</ref><br />
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* {{Facebook|LuciferOfficialMovie}}<br />
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