L2: Empuraan is the sequel of legendary actor, Mohanlal’s iconic 2019 Malayalam film, Lucifer. The political-thriller film is directed by another iconic actor and filmmaker, Prithviraj Sukumaran. The filmmaker also played the character, ‘Zayed Masood’ in the movie, despite having a stellar star cast of renowned actors like Abhimanyu Singh, Tovino Thomas, Manju Warrier, Indrajith Sukumaran, Jerome Flynn, and many more.
L2: Empuraan collects Rs. 200 crores at the global box -office: Despite political row and 24 cuts, Mohanlal’s film continues to trend
As per the latest certificate issued by the Central Board of Film Certification, Empuraan has 24 cuts, not 17. Some major changes in the film include removing multiple references to NIA, removing politician, Suresh Gopi’s name from a scene, and changing the name of the film’s antagonist from Balraj Bajrangi to Baldev. The film’s producer, Antony Perumbavoor, has admitted that all the changes suggested by CBFC have been welcomed with open arms. Due to political pressure, the producer bashed rumours of making changes in the film.