Lucifer (2019) -

Directed by in his directorial debut, this film is a high-octane political drama that centers on the power vacuum left by the death of a veteran politician.

2019 was also a pivotal year for the Lucifer TV series, as it was its first season on after moving from FOX. Lucifer (2019)

: It was a massive commercial success, becoming the first Malayalam film to earn over ₹200 crore (including box office and digital rights). Critics praised Prithviraj's stylish direction and Mohanlal's "unreal" screen presence, though some noted its nearly 3-hour runtime was occasionally slow-paced. Directed by in his directorial debut, this film

: The film explores the "essentialness of evil" and the cynical reality of modern governance, famously stating that politics is not a battle between good and evil, but "a battle between evil and a lesser evil". Directed by in his directorial debut