L2 Empuraan OTT Release: JioHotstar has announced that L2: Empuraan, starring Mohanlal, will premiere on the platform on April 24. Directed by Prithviraj Sukumaran and written by Murali Gopy, the film is a sequel to the 2019 Malayalam blockbuster Lucifer and features Mohanlal reprising his role as Khureshi-Ab’raam, also known as Stephen Nedumpally.
L2 Empuraan OTT Release
The film was released in theatres on March 27 and is produced by Lyca Productions, Aashirvad Cinemas, and Sree Gokulam Movies. In less than a month since its release, the film has earned over Rs105 crore nett in India, as per Sacnilk.com, making it one of the most successful and costliest Malayalam films to date.
Apart from Mohanlal, the film also stars Indrajith Sukumaran, Manju Warrier, Saniya Iyappan, Arjun Das, Saikumar, Suraj Venjaramoodu, and Baiju Santhosh. Prithviraj also returns in the role of Zayed Masood with extended screen time.
Following its theatrical release, L2 Empuraan faced controversy over scenes reportedly referencing the Gujarat riots. In response, the filmmakers removed 17 portions from the film. Mohanlal issued a statement acknowledging that certain elements had caused distress to viewers and confirmed that edits had been made to address the concerns.
The film’s production began in October 2023 and took place across multiple locations including Faridabad, Shimla, Leh, the UK, the US, Chennai, Gujarat, Hyderabad, the UAE, Mumbai, and Kerala. It was released in five languages to cater to a broader audience.