Mohanlal’s upcoming political action film Empuraan is undoubtedly one of the most anticipated films of 2025. The film recently made headlines but for the wrong reasons, following a statement by Kerala Film Producers Association (KFPA) Vice President, Suresh Kumar, revealed that the film has surpassed a budget of 140 crores, without including the actors’ fees.  The statement from Suresh Kumar came amidst a press meet, where he mentioned that the Malayalam Film Industry would face a total shutdown from June 1st, as a protest against the exorbitantly high remuneration demanded by actors. Furthermore, the veteran producer also demanded that GST be withdrawn from the industry along with the entertainment tax.  In the latest turn of events, Antony Perumbavoor, who is the producer of the Mohanlal starrer, took to social media to respond to Suresh Kumar’s announcements. Perumbavoor mentioned that he decided to share the post publicly as a direct response to his colleague’s statements which were also made publicly.  Perumbavoor, in his post, questioned Suresh Kumar’s authority in announcing a shutdown and mentioned that the …