




Mohanlal's L2: Empuraan made history for various reasons, despite mixed reactions. Now, all eyes are on his upcoming crime romance Thudarum, starring Shobana, which has generated significant buzz.
Former IPS officer and Kerala’s first woman DGP, R Sreelekha, has strongly criticised Mohanlal’s L2 Empuraan for its “glorified violence” and “dangerous political messaging,” revealing she nearly walked out of the theatre midway through the film.
Amid the controversy and success of L2: Empuraan, producer Antony Perumbavoor has reportedly received an Income Tax notice. As per ANI, the notice concerns alleged financial dealings related to his earlier films Lucifer and Marakkar: Lion of the Arabian Sea.
Malavika Mohanan recently announced the wrap of her film Hridayapoorvam with Mohanlal. When a fan pointed out their age gap, her witty and graceful response sparked buzz online.
On April 4th, the Enforcement Directorate raided the offices of film producer and businessman Gokulam Gopalan in Kochi and Chennai, as part of the ongoing controversy surrounding the film L2 Empuraan.
L2 Empuraan, starring Mohanlal, continues to perform exceptionally at the box office, earning Rs 87.78 crore in India after 8 days, showcasing its strong and sustained popularity post-release.
L2: Empuraan, the sequel to Lucifer, saw a record-breaking opening on March 27. However, controversy and a decline in box office performance followed, affecting its overall reception and earnings.
Mohanlal and Prithviraj Sukumaran starrer L2: Empuraan faced huge backlash over a few scenes allegedly depicting the 2002 Gujarat riots. The film reportedly undergo 24 changes.
Mohanlal and Prithviraj Sukumaran’s L2: Empuraan experienced a significant box office drop, earning Rs 4.64 crore on Day 6, with a total collection of Rs 74.79 crore so far.
Two days after Malayalam superstar Mohanlal assured that controversial scenes from his recently released film L2: Empuraan would be removed, the movie’s producer, Antony Perumbavoor, confirmed that a little over two minutes of footage have been deleted.
The Film Employees Federation of Kerala (FEFKA) condemned social media attacks on Prithviraj Sukumaran and Mohanlal, emphasising the importance of constructive criticism for artistic growth.
L2: Empuraan has outperformed Sikandar at the box office, grossing Rs 69.32 crore in five days compared to Rs 55 crore.
Director-actor Prithviraj Sukumaran's highly anticipated L2: Empuraan has set a new box office record, marking the biggest Indian film opening of 2025 and surpassing Vicky Kaushal's Chhaava, which released in February 2025.
L2: Empuraan starring Mohanlal and Prithviraj Sukumaran has been performing well at the box office.
Veteran actress Mallika Sukumaran, mother of actor-filmmaker Prithviraj Sukumaran, has vehemently opposed the criticism aimed at her son in connection with the L2: Empuraan controversy.
Mohanlal addressed the ongoing controversy surrounding L2: Empuraan on Sunday, expressing regret over the issue. He assured that the disputed scenes would be removed from the film.
Helmed by Prithviraj Sukumaran, L2: Empuraan delivered a stellar performance over its opening weekend, with reports suggesting that it amassed Rs 14 crore on its first Sunday alone.
Mohanlal starrer L2: Empuraan has sparked controversy over its alleged depiction of Gujarat riots. The court has ordered to make some necessary changes to the film.
Mohanlal's action thriller L2: Empuraan has taken the box office by storm, becoming the fastest Malayalam film to cross the 100-crore mark globally. Within just two days of its release, the film made history, joining an elite group of Malayalam movies that have grossed over Rs 100 crores worldwide, marking its place as the 10th film to achieve this feat and the quickest to do so.
Rishab Shetty and Sapthami Gowda star in Kantara: Chapter 1 in the pivotal roles. The upcoming sequel is scheduled to be released on October 2, 2025.