Some magicians, organizations, intellectuals, film personalities came in support and against Lal performing the most adventurous act. Lal has been undergoing strenuous training for this since two years under the guidance of famous magician Gopinath Muthukad.

Lal has proved his abilities in classical Dance, Music, Kathakali etc in addition to spontaneous acting. Magic has been his dream project and he has emerged to perform at last.

Lal is one such who never look back until he accomplishes his goal once he set it.

"He is an extraordinarily talented artist ready to perform every adventurous act in films."- says Innocent, famous Malayalam actor and president of Amma, Association of Malayalam Movie Artists. As an organization we have nothing to do with Lal's decision. But as a friend I had tried to warn Lal against this dangerous venture. But he is determined to do so. Lal informed me there was no need to be anxious about his safety.” said Innocent.

Magician Samraj has requested Mohanlal to call off from this adventure. He held a press conference to announce his protest against Lal's decision. He claimed that 'Burning Illusion' was very dangerous act and even a second's mistake on the part of assistant magician might lead to death. He pointed out the instance of a tragic burnt to death accident of a magician named Malayil Masthan while presenting this act.

Muthukad is fully confident of Lal's abilities to perform this act successfully. He claimed Lal would perform this act out of harm's way.
Meanwhile there are rumors that Lal is going to reconsider his decision to perform 'burning illusion' due to high pressure from his fans association.

There is also a non-confirmed report that MohanLal’s fans association and Artists Association has requested him in person to avoid the adventure.

'Fire escape' turn to 'Lal escape'
- April 23, 2008

At last Mohan Lal has changed his mind, even in a half way position amid great extend of anxiety. He gave up the dream act 'Burning Illusion' due to the large number of requests and pressure from his family, friends, Artist's Association, and Fans Association. He had been planning himself for performing the most adventurous act of 'fire escape' under the guidance of Magician Muthukad.

Many magicians including Samraj came against Mohan Lal show. But Lal was going forward with his firm decision till his Fans association and Amma (Association of Malayalam Movie Artists) started strong protest. Some Lal fans even made life threats to change Lal's mind.

At last Mohan Lal abandoned the dream project by saying "I don't want anything that hurt my admirers and all those who love me. I value the words of those people who love me”

The program sponsored by Youth Development Board was to be performed on 27^th April at Chandrasekharan Nair Stadium, Thiruvanathapuram.

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