Mohanlal's Lucifer story explained and what to expect from its sequel Empuraan
6 days, 7 hours ago

Mohanlal's Lucifer story explained and what to expect from its sequel Empuraan

India Today  

Mohanlal's upcoming L2: Empuraan is touted to be Malayalam film industry's biggest entertainer, in terms of scale. Empuraan is the sequel to Lucifer, which marked actor Prithviraj Sukumaran's directorial debut. Here's the trailer of Lucifer: THE MYSTERIOUS STEPHEN NEDUMPALLY Stephen Nedumpally, played by Mohanlal, is a mysterious and powerful man who changes the course of the story. FAMILY POLITICS AND SEXUAL HARASSMENT Ramdas's son-in-law Bobby wants to take over the political party. Here's the trailer of Empuraan: STEPHEN AND KHURESH AB'RAM - ARE THE SAME PERSON?

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Mohanlal apologises as ‘Empuraan’ sparks a fiery political storm | Controversy explained in 10 points
1 day, 19 hours ago

Mohanlal apologises as ‘Empuraan’ sparks a fiery political storm | Controversy explained in 10 points

Hindustan Times  

The controversy around Southern superstar Mohanlal's new movie 'Empuraan' doesn't seem to die down even though the actor has issued a formal apology. "I have come to know that some political and social themes that were included in the unveiling of Empuran, the second part of the Lucifer franchise, have caused considerable distress among many of my loved ones," the …

Mohanlal expresses ‘regret’ for political, social themes in L2: Empuraan; confirms cuts to film
1 day, 22 hours ago

Mohanlal expresses ‘regret’ for political, social themes in L2: Empuraan; confirms cuts to film

The Hindu  

Confirming the “voluntary cuts” being considered for the movie L2: Empuraan following right wing backlash, actor Mohanlal expressed “regret” on his and the Empuraan team’s behalf for “the distress caused to my loved ones.” In a Facebook post published on Sunday soon after Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan as well as Leader of the Opposition V.D. “I know that some of …

‘Disappointed’: Kerala BJP chief takes U-turn on Mohanlal's Empuraan amid ‘17 cuts’ order
1 day, 23 hours ago

‘Disappointed’: Kerala BJP chief takes U-turn on Mohanlal's Empuraan amid ‘17 cuts’ order

Hindustan Times  

Amid the controversy over the depiction of the alleged 2002 Gujarat riots in L2: Empuraan, former Union minister and Kerala BJP chief Rajeev Chandrasekhar has changed his stance on the movie, saying that he is "disappointed" with this type of filmmaking. Kerala BJP Rajeev Chandrasekhar had earlier said that he was looking forward to watching and enjoying 'L2: Empuraan'. ‘Doomed …

Empuraan box office Day 2: Mohanlal, Prithviraj Sukumaran's film earns Rs 33 crore
3 days, 7 hours ago

Empuraan box office Day 2: Mohanlal, Prithviraj Sukumaran's film earns Rs 33 crore

India Today  

The Prithviraj Sukumaran directorial L2: Empuraan, starring Malayalam superstar Mohanlal, hit theatres on March 27. A sequel to the 2019 film Lucifer, the action thriller earned around Rs 22 crore nett on the opening day at the box office. The sequel exceeded box office expectations on its opening day, setting a new benchmark with a record Rs 21.5 crore, double …

Congress in Kerala praises Empuraan: World class film exposing Sangh agenda
4 days, 7 hours ago

Congress in Kerala praises Empuraan: World class film exposing Sangh agenda

India Today  

The Mohanlal-starrer new Malayalam film Empuraan, directed by Prithviraj Sukumaran, has become the epicentre of a heated political debate, with Congress saying it exposes ‘Sangh agenda’. Kerala Congress's social media handle said the film exposes what they call the “Sangh agenda” of dividing Kerala and gaining control of its strategic coastline and ports. But I think some people have not …

Mohanlal's Empuraan leaked online hours after release, police to take action
4 days, 7 hours ago

Mohanlal's Empuraan leaked online hours after release, police to take action

India Today  

As Mohanlal's L2: Empuraan is taking the box office by storm, it is also facing big trouble after a pirated copy of the film leaked online hours after its release. Directed by Prithviraj Sukumaran, the pirated low-quality version of the film were circulated on a few notorious websites and Telegram groups. Trade experts predicted that the film would rake in …

L2 Empuraan Review: Mohanlal shines in politically charged thriller
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4 days, 19 hours ago

L2 Empuraan Review: Mohanlal shines in politically charged thriller

Deccan Chronicle  

Cast: Mohanlal, Prithviraj Sukumaran, Manju Warrier, Abhimanyu Singh, and others Director: Prithviraj Sukumaran Rating: 2.5/5 stars Malayalam superstar Mohanlal returns with intensity and style as the enigmatic Stephen Nedumpally, now known by different names across various countries. Director Prithviraj Sukumaran doesn’t hold back in making bold socio-political statements—highlighting the perils of mixing religion with governance and depicting how vulnerable Muslim …

L2 Empuraan sequel L3's title revealed: Know all about the Mohanlal-Prithviraj Sukumaran film
4 days, 19 hours ago

L2 Empuraan sequel L3's title revealed: Know all about the Mohanlal-Prithviraj Sukumaran film

Hindustan Times  

L2 Empuraan, directed by Prithviraj Sukumaran and starring Mohanlal, was released in theatres on Thursday. L2 Empuraan sequel L3’s title revealed *Spoilers ahead* Numerous social media users posted some spoilers from the film, including the fact that the sequel to L2 Empuraan has been titled L3 The Beginning. What to expect from L3 The Beginning A Pinkvilla report states that …

L2: Empuraan movie review: Mohanlal & Prithviraj Sukumaran starrer action-thriller is high on swag, charisma & technical brilliance
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4 days, 23 hours ago

L2: Empuraan movie review: Mohanlal & Prithviraj Sukumaran starrer action-thriller is high on swag, charisma & technical brilliance

Firstpost  

Prithviraj Sukumaran once again brilliantly amalgamated technical brilliance with a twisting plot and turned it into a massy treat for all Mohanlal fans Star cast: Mohanlal, Prithviraj Sukumaran, Abhimanyu Singh, Tovino Thomas, Manju Warrier, Andrea Tivadar, Jerome Flynn, Indrajith Sukumaran, Eriq Ebouaney, and Suraj Venjaramoodu Director: Prithviraj Sukumaran L2: Empuraan begins where the first part concluded. It’s been five years …

L2 Empuraan review: Convenient writing aside, Mohanlal-Prithviraj actioner delivers
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5 days, 7 hours ago

L2 Empuraan review: Convenient writing aside, Mohanlal-Prithviraj actioner delivers

India Today  

It was when actor Prithviraj Sukumaran turned director for the first time. Five years later, Lucifer's sequel Empuraan has hit theatres with a big budget and bigger expectations. Empuraan marks director Prithviraj Sukumaran's third directorial venture. Be it the multiple elevation sequences featuring Mohanlal or the revenge/vengeance angle, Empuraan displays convenient writing. Manju Warrier's Priyadarshini had a well-rounded arc in …

Manju Warrier On Working In L2 Empuraan: 'Proud To Be Part Of Lucifer Franchise'
6 days, 13 hours ago

Manju Warrier On Working In L2 Empuraan: 'Proud To Be Part Of Lucifer Franchise'

ABP News  

New Delhi: National Award-winning actress Manju Warrier, who is all set to reprise her role of Priyadarshini Ramdas in the upcoming film 'L2: Empuraan', has talked about how she does not take pressure as she does what the director wants her to do and leave all the pressure to them. Talking about pressure considering the sequel has to be way …

Prithviraj Sukumaran shares update on Empuraan 3, confirms work has begun
1 week ago

Prithviraj Sukumaran shares update on Empuraan 3, confirms work has begun

India Today  

Actor Prithviraj Sukumaran is excited about bringing his latest film, 'L2: Empuraan', to theatres this weekend. The 42-year-old told the media, "When I made the first part, I made sure that it was a self-contained film, with a proper ending to the story. He said that the film has already grossed over Rs 60 crore from the pre-sales business, and …

Mohanlal’s ‘L2: Empuraan’ trailer launch LIVE updates: All about Prithviraj Sukumaran’s much-hyped magnum opus
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1 week, 4 days ago

Mohanlal’s ‘L2: Empuraan’ trailer launch LIVE updates: All about Prithviraj Sukumaran’s much-hyped magnum opus

The Hindu  

The official trailer launch event for L2: Empuraan is set to take place in Mumbai today, following its midnight digital release. Held at the IMAX Screen in Inorbit Mall, Malad, the event will see the presence of lead actor Mohanlal, director-actor Prithviraj Sukumaran, Manju Warrier, Indrajith Sukumaran, and producers Gokulam Gopalan and Anthony Perumbavoor. A follow-up to the 2019 blockbuster …

L2 Empuraan trailer: Mohanlal returns to save ‘God's own country’; Rajinikanth, SS Rajamouli, Ram Gopal Varma all praise
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1 week, 5 days ago

L2 Empuraan trailer: Mohanlal returns to save ‘God's own country’; Rajinikanth, SS Rajamouli, Ram Gopal Varma all praise

Hindustan Times  

L2 Empuraan trailer: The trailer for the much-awaited sequel to the 2019 Malayalam hit Lucifer, L2: Empuraan, was released on Thursday. Rajinikanth posted the Tamil version of L2 Empuraan’s trailer on X, writing, “Watched the trailer of my dear Mohan’s @Mohanlal and @PrithviOfficial Prithvi ‘s film #Empuraan. @rajinikanth Will forever cherish this Sir!” SS Rajamouli posted the Telugu version of …

‘L2: Empuraan’ trailer: Mohanlal returns as the ultimate saviour in Prithviraj’s ‘Lucifer’ follow-up
1 week, 5 days ago

‘L2: Empuraan’ trailer: Mohanlal returns as the ultimate saviour in Prithviraj’s ‘Lucifer’ follow-up

The Hindu  

The trailer for L2: Empuraan, the sequel to Lucifer, was released by director Prithviraj Sukumaran at midnight on March 20. The nearly four-minute trailer introduces multiple subplots, but the focus remains on Mohanlal’s Stephen Nedumpally. The trailer puts to show action sequences involving drug cartels and extremist groups targeting Khuresh Ab’raam. Prithviraj shared the trailer in multiple languages, writing, “Remember.it’s …

L2 Empuraan trailer: Mohanlal rises again as saviour in Prithviraj's explosive drama
1 week, 5 days ago

L2 Empuraan trailer: Mohanlal rises again as saviour in Prithviraj's explosive drama

India Today  

Director Prithviraj Sukumaran has finally unveiled the much-awaited trailer of his upcoming directorial venture, L2: Empuraan, at around 2 am on March 20. Sharing the Hindi, Tamil, Telugu and Kannada trailer, Prithviraj wrote, "Remember.it's YOU who summoned the DEVIL at this hour!." Here's the teaser: One of the highlights of Empuraan is the sequences featuring Mohanlal and Prithviraj Sukumaran. L2: …

Mohanlal's Lucifer entry scene inspired by Rajinikanth: Prithviraj Sukumaran
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1 week, 6 days ago

Mohanlal's Lucifer entry scene inspired by Rajinikanth: Prithviraj Sukumaran

India Today  

Malayalam actor-director Prithviraj Sukumaran has been actively promoting his upcoming film L2: Empuraan, starring Mohanlal, which is slated to release in theatres on March 27, 2025. Now, ahead of the film’s release, the actor-director revealed that he took inspiration from Tamil superstar Rajinikanth for Mohanlal’s entry scene in Lucifer. During an interview, when the host spoke about the iconic nature …

Mohanlal visits Sabarimala ahead of Empuraan release. Watch
2 weeks ago

Mohanlal visits Sabarimala ahead of Empuraan release. Watch

India Today  

Malayalam superstar Mohanlal on Tuesday visited the Sabarimala temple ahead of his highly awaited film, L2: Empuraan. Mohanlal will once again be seen in a pivotal role in the Prithviraj Sukumaran movie. Watch the latest Mohanlal video here: In an earlier media interaction, Mohanlal had opened up about collaborating with Sukumaran and said, "He is very good. Starring Mohanlal, Tovino …

Mohanlal's L2: Empuraan Cleared With A UA Certificate By Censor Board
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Mohanlal's L2: Empuraan Cleared With A UA Certificate By Censor Board

ABP News  

The Censor Board of Film Certification has granted a clean UA certificate for the much-anticipated political thriller 'L2: Empuraan', directed by Prithviraj Sukumaran, starring Malayalam film legend Mohanlal in the lead role. Censor board certifies 'L2:Empuraan' The film has been given a UA 16+ rating, and its certified length is 179.52 minutes. Prithviraj Sukumaran not only directs the film but …

Mohanlal unveils Abhimanyu Singh’s character in L2: Empuraan ahead of its release on March 27
1 month ago

Mohanlal unveils Abhimanyu Singh’s character in L2: Empuraan ahead of its release on March 27

Live Mint  

Actor Mohanlal has unveiled the third character from his upcoming film L2:Empuraan, leaving the fans excited over the new release. On Tuesday, February 25, Mohanlal took to social media platform X to introduce the character Balraj, played by Abhimanyu Singh. About L2: Empuraan Film L2:Empuraan is the sequel to the 2019 superhit film Lucifer starring Mohanlal, Manju Warrier and Tovino …

Mohanlal wraps shoot of pan-India film ‘Vrusshabha’
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Mohanlal wraps shoot of pan-India film ‘Vrusshabha’

The Hindu  

Malayalam superstar Mohanlal on Monday said he has finished shooting for his pan-India bilingual film Vrusshabha. The actor shared the announcement on Instagram in a video in which he can be seen cutting a cake in the presence of the film's crew as they celebrated the wrap. This isn’t just a movie—it’s an EPIC Action Entertainer that will leave you …

Mohanlal On Working With Prithviraj Sukumaran For L2 Empuraan: 'He Is A Sensitive Director'
2 months ago

Mohanlal On Working With Prithviraj Sukumaran For L2 Empuraan: 'He Is A Sensitive Director'

ABP News  

Kochi: Superstar Mohanlal, who has worked under Prithviraj Sukumaran's direction on 'Lucifer', 'Bro Daddy', and his latest 'L2: Empuraan', says he admires the actor-filmmaker for his sensitive approach towards cinema. He is totally into the film,” Mohanlal said during a media interaction after the teaser launch of “L2: Empuraan” here. The Malayalam superstar, known for films across various languages such …

Mohanlal calls L2 Empuraan director Prithviraj Sukumaran 'cruel' because he 'extracts what he wants' from actors
2 months ago

Mohanlal calls L2 Empuraan director Prithviraj Sukumaran 'cruel' because he 'extracts what he wants' from actors

Hindustan Times  

Actor Mohanlal spoke about director-actor Prithviraj Sukumaran at the teaser launch of their upcoming film L2: Empuraan in Kochi on Sunday and called him ‘cruel’. Prithviraj Sukumaran also directed Mohanlal's Lucifer and Bro Daddy previously. Mohanlal on Prithviraj Sukumaran Mohanlal praised Prithviraj at the event and stated that the actor-director was clear on what he wanted from his actors and …

‘L2: Empuraan’ teaser: Mohanlal ‘deals with the devil’ in Prithviraj Sukumaran’s ‘Lucifer’ sequel
2 months ago

‘L2: Empuraan’ teaser: Mohanlal ‘deals with the devil’ in Prithviraj Sukumaran’s ‘Lucifer’ sequel

The Hindu  

The teaser ofL2: Empuraan, actor-director Prithviraj Sukumaran’s much-anticipated film, starring superstar Mohanlal, was released by the makers on Sunday in a grand teaser launch event. We hear Sachin Khedekar’s PK Ramdas telling Manju Warrier’s Priyadarshini, “If ever there comes a day, when you feel everything around you is falling apart, and if I am not alive then, there will be …

L2E teaser: Mohanlal engaged in battle between good and evil in Lucifer's sequel
2 months ago

L2E teaser: Mohanlal engaged in battle between good and evil in Lucifer's sequel

India Today  

The much-awaited teaser of L2: Empuraan, one of the most highly anticipated Indian films of 2025, was unveiled on January 26. Launched at a grand event in Kochi, the teaser marks Mohanlal's return as the iconic Stephen Nedumbally, also known as Abraam Khureshi or Lucifer. The teaser also teases the presence of key characters played by Prithviraj Sukumaran, Tovino Thomas, …

Mohanlal-Mammootty film with Mahesh Narayanan gets rolling
4 months, 1 week ago

Mohanlal-Mammootty film with Mahesh Narayanan gets rolling

The Hindu  

The highly-anticipated project involving superstars Mammooty and Mohanlal went on floors in Sri Lanka on November 19, 2024. Visuals of the film’s launch in Sri Lanka went viral on social media. Manush Nandan, who worked in Dunki starring Shah Rukh Khan, is the movie’s cinematographer. Mohanlal played a small role in Mammootty’s Kadal Kadannu Oru Maathukutty.

‘Empuraan’ first look: Mohanlal is back as the dashing Khureshi Abraam in Prithviraj’s film
10 months, 1 week ago

‘Empuraan’ first look: Mohanlal is back as the dashing Khureshi Abraam in Prithviraj’s film

The Hindu  

The first look of Mohanlal from his much-anticipated film Empuraanwas released by the makers today, on the occasion of the Malayalam superstar’s 64th birthday. From breathtaking performances to… pic.twitter.com/UINDecjt37 — Aashirvad Cinemas May 21, 2024 Empuraan, which went on floors in October last year, has wrapped multiple schedules and is currently being shot at Thiruvananthapuram. Earlier this week, pictures and …

Lucifer Movie Review: New Prithviraj film is for diehard Mohanlal fans
6 years ago

Lucifer Movie Review: New Prithviraj film is for diehard Mohanlal fans

India Today  

In one of the scenes of Lucifer, one villain tells another after he draws an analogy between cinema and politics. The film features Manju Warrier and Vivek Oberoi in pivotal roles, but it's clear who Prithviraj wants the audience to cheer for, right from Mohanlal's slow-mo introduction. So what begins as a nail-biting political drama, quickly becomes a revenge tale, …

Lucifer review: An action-packed film for Mohanlal fans
6 years ago

Lucifer review: An action-packed film for Mohanlal fans

The Hindu  

“It seems you watch quite a lot of popular masala movies,” says one of the many conniving characters in Lucifer to another, who had just drawn an analogy from popular cinema to explain a political situation. Film: Lucifer Starring: Mohanlal, Manju Warrier, Tovino Thomas, Vivek Oberoi Direction: Prithviraj The story, though set in Kerala, is populated with characters clearly inspired …

Lucifer movie review: Prithviraj dwarfs a neat premise with Mohanlal and pretensions to a gigantic scale
6 years ago

Lucifer movie review: Prithviraj dwarfs a neat premise with Mohanlal and pretensions to a gigantic scale

Firstpost  

There is so much that could have been done with this intriguingly frank and realistic theory on the essentialness of evil - in politics and for human survival at large. This casting decision comes across as part of a misinformed attempt to give Lucifer resonance in the north, towards which end even Shakti Kapoor — long forgotten by Bollywood — …

Lucifer Twitter review: Despite 'clichéd storyline', Mohanlal's political thriller is a 'blockbuster in the making'
6 years ago

Lucifer Twitter review: Despite 'clichéd storyline', Mohanlal's political thriller is a 'blockbuster in the making'

Firstpost  

Lucifer has received overwhelmingly positive reactions across social media, with many regarding Mohanlal’s performance as one his best in his four decade-long career. pic.twitter.com/hKfQW9eHLy — മഹി March 28, 2019 • #Lucifer First Half - An above average one. — Rahul Shaji March 28, 2019 #Lucifer Review 👇 A Perfect Mixture Of Mass & Class Scenes With Political Backdrop 👌 @PrithviOfficial …

Lucifer trailer: Mohanlal starrer promises to be an intriguing political thriller
6 years ago

Lucifer trailer: Mohanlal starrer promises to be an intriguing political thriller

Hindustan Times  

The trailer of Mohanal starrer and Prithviraj Sukumaran directed Lucifer was released on Wednesday amid high expectations. The trailer is filled with biblical references and one of the best is portraying Mohanlal as Lucifer in Christian mythology. When I took up the challenge of directing a huge film like ‘Lucifer’, most of my well wishers told me it wasn’t the …

Lucifer trailer out: Mohanlal-Prithviraj's political thriller looks brilliant
6 years ago

Lucifer trailer out: Mohanlal-Prithviraj's political thriller looks brilliant

India Today  

The trailer of Mohanlal's upcoming film Lucifer is out. Here's the trailer of the film: The trailer looks slick and kickass. Mohanlal looks formidable as Stephen Nedumpally and the trailer has tunred out to be a massive hit gaining thousands of views in matter of few minutes. Mohanlal is currently busy with Malayalam cinema's costliest film Marakkar: Arabikadalinte Simham, which …

Lucifer teaser: Mohanlal's intense avatar of Stephen Nedumpally paints an unapologetic picture of power
6 years, 3 months ago

Lucifer teaser: Mohanlal's intense avatar of Stephen Nedumpally paints an unapologetic picture of power

Firstpost  

Malayalam film Lucifer marks the directorial debut of Prithviraj Sukumaran. The teaser of the film, featuring Mohanlal as Stephen Nedumpally, was launched by Mammootty on Thursday. The intense teaser depicts Mohanlal walking in slow motion, as the priest’s voice plays in the background advising Nedumpally to confess to all his sins. Prithviraj recently posted a heartwarming message marking Mohanlal’s shooting …

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