Priyanka Tiwari
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The 2019 blockbuster ‘Lucifer’ has been the talk of the town ever since Mohanlal starred in it. “L2: Empuraan” will be premiering on JioHotstar on the 24th of April in 2025,and has been anticipated ever since it has been announced. Set to release theatrically on 27th March in 2025, it will be directed by Prithviraj Sukumaran. Mohanlal will star as always, portraying the character of Khureshi-Ab’raam, Stephon Nedumpally. Sukumaran will reprise his portrayal of Zayed Masood; this time, he will be granted with greater camera time.
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— Mohanlal (@Mohanlal) April 17, 2025
Star-Studded Cast and Production
Lyca Productions team up with Aashirvad Cinemas and Sree Gokulam Movies to produce “L2: Empuraan.” It also enhances the audience with the indulge of Manju Warrier, Saniya Iyappan, Indrajith Strumarana, Saikumar, Suraj Venjarmodu, Arjun Das, and Baiju Santhosh who will feature in the film. The movie is going to be shot all across the globe. From India, we have Faridabad, Shimla, Mumbai, Kerala, Gujarat, Leh, and Hyderabad. Following by USA, UK, and UAE.
Box Office Performance
During its time at the box office, the movie gained a massive amount of recognition. Wiping out more than ₹265.5 crore worldwide alongside a revenue exceeding ₹105 crore nett in India, all within three weeks.
Dispute and Changes in Scenes
The film 'L2: Empuraan' was deemed controversial for how it handled the 2002 Gujarat riots, depicting an angry figure who looked a lot like Babu Bajrangi, a convicted rioter, until his name was changed to “Baba Bajrangi.” The communal violence and furious assault of a pregnant Muslim woman were additional unethical examples.
The filmmakers attempted to calm backlash by making 24 cuts to the movie which includes the following:
No longer referring the antagonist as "Baba Bajrangi," but “Baldev.”
Removing or modifying scenes displaying violence against women.
Silencing the National Investigation Agency (NIA) in dialogue cuts.
The deletion of a “Special Thanks” line to BJP MP Suresh Gopi.
Mohanlal issued a public apology, “I wish to express regret over the anger from viewers. Insulting references have been cut and protected.”
Release Across the Globe and Access Languages
Regardless of the issues the movie offers, 'L2: Empuraan' will release digitally on JioHotstar for everyone to access in 5 languages and countries worldwide, broadening its reach.
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