India, March 31 -- While Mohanlal and Prithviraj Sukumaran's L2: Empuraan is enjoying a successful run at the box office, the film has found itself at the centre of controversy over its depiction of the alleged Gujarat riots. Now, popular Malayalam actor Asif Ali has come out in support of the film and urged viewers to watch it purely as entertainment. (Also Read: Prithiviraj Sukumaran being made 'scapegoat' in L2 Empuraan row, says mother; clarifies 'Mohanlal knew every scene' too)

Reacting to the controversy, Asif Ali said, "A three-hour film should be viewed purely as entertainment. It is up to us to decide how much influence a film should have. That decision should be in our hands. Whether it's cinema or our surroundings, we have the...