Who is playing young Stephen Nedumpally in ‘L3: The Beginning’

Ever since L2: Empuraan ended with a glimpse of young Stephen Nedumpally, fans have been eager to know who is playing the role. The scene was designed to keep the mystery alive, leaving the audience guessing.

Hyderabad: The excitement for L3: The Beginning, the final part of the Lucifer trilogy, has reached new heights.

Ever since L2: Empuraan ended with a glimpse of young Stephen Nedumpally, fans have been eager to know who is playing the role. The scene was designed to keep the mystery alive, leaving the audience guessing.

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Now, the wait is over. The makers have officially announced that the younger version of Stephen Nedumpally will be played by none other than Mohanlal’s son, Pranav Mohanlal.

Pranav, a familiar face to Telugu audiences through Hridayam and Varshangalkku Shesham, stepping into his father’s iconic role has only added to the film’s massive buzz.

Meanwhile, L2: Empuraan continues to dominate the box office, despite ongoing controversies. Released on March 27, 2025, the film has already crossed ₹200 crore in less than a week, setting new records.

Directed by Prithviraj Sukumaran, Empuraan features Mohanlal, Tovino Thomas, Abhimanyu Singh, Manju Warrier, Prithviraj Sukumaran, Indrajith Sukumaran, Sachin Khedekar, Saniya Iyappan, Sshivada Nair, and Suraj Venjaramoodu.

The film has been praised for its gripping storyline and seamless connection to the previous parts, keeping audiences hooked till the very end.