Overview
A power struggle ignites a fierce battle for control in a chaotic political landscape.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Layered
- Violence
- Brutal
- grandiose
- tense
- propulsive
- action movie night
- mohanlal fan gathering
What critics said
Critics broadly praised the cast, Mohanlal’s commanding performance, cinematography, music, action design, and Prithviraj Sukumaran’s assured direction, while some found the political plot clichéd and overly star-driven.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Stephen Nedumpally is played by Mohanlal in a role emphasizing his charisma, mannerisms, and concealed larger-than-life identity.
The death of the state chief minister triggers a violent contest for succession involving political factions and global forces.
Mohanlal's character is identified as both Stephen Nedumpally and Khureshi-Ab'raam, making concealed identity central to the drama.
Critics describe the film as a mass entertainer and political crime thriller praised for dialogue, action sequences, and star-centered presentation.
Films like Lucifer, and why
Petta
political power struggle, charismatic aging superstar performance, and crowd-pleasing mass action spectacle
Theeran Adhigaaram Ondru
political crime thriller built around a larger-than-life protagonist, stylized violence, and star-driven hero worship
Sarkar
Indian political drama combining factional conflict, family power dynamics, morally ambiguous leadership, and heightened action
Nayakan
political intrigue, criminal power networks, grand scale, and an imposing central figure operating through hidden influence
Movie Details
- Director
- Prithviraj Sukumaran
- Release Date
- 2019-03-28
- Runtime
- 174 min
- Rating
- 7.1 / 10 (82)
Cast
- Mohanlal
- Vivek Oberoi
- Manju Warrier
- Tovino Thomas
- Indrajith Sukumaran
- Saniya Iyyappan
- Saikumar
- Kalabhavan Shajon
- Prithviraj Sukumaran
- Nyla Usha
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Lucifer about?
- After a chief minister’s death leaves Kerala’s political order exposed, a formidable power broker enters a brutal succession struggle shaped by hidden alliances.
- What is Lucifer like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Lucifer as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as layered.
- Is Lucifer violent?
- Yes. Ember rates the violence in Lucifer as brutal.
- What did critics think of Lucifer?
- Critics broadly praised the cast, Mohanlal’s commanding performance, cinematography, music, action design, and Prithviraj Sukumaran’s assured direction, while some found the political plot clichéd and overly star-driven.
- Which films are like Lucifer?
- Films with a similar feel include Petta, Theeran Adhigaaram Ondru, Sarkar, and Nayakan.
- How long is Lucifer?
- Lucifer runs 174 minutes.
- Where can I watch Lucifer?
- In United States, Lucifer streams on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads.
