L2 Empuraan: Amid ongoing debate, makers of Mohanlal-starrer more likely to modify film with 17 cuts

L2: Empuraan, starring Mohanlal within the lead position, hit theaters on March 27, 2025. Because the movie arrived on the large display, it grew to become the middle of debate over its portrayal.

Now, the makers have determined to make modifications. In keeping with Manorama Information, the movie will endure 17 cuts and be resubmitted for censor approval.

In keeping with the report, the makers voluntarily determined to make modifications after dealing with backlash from a number of right-wing organizations. Because the movie is submitted for Censor Board approval, the revised model is ready to hit screens subsequent week.

Studies counsel the edited model will tone down violence towards ladies and take away scenes of alleged spiritual hatred. Moreover, producer Gokulam Gopalan revealed that he spoke with director Prithviraj Sukumaran to make vital adjustments to keep away from hurting sentiments.

The choice to re-censor the film is imagined to have been made following a web-based debate. A right-wing publication additionally alleged that the movie goes towards their faction’s political agenda, including to the controversy.

L2: Empuraan is a political motion thriller and the second installment within the Lucifer trilogy. Set 5 years after the occasions of Lucifer (2019), the movie explores how Kerala’s socio-political panorama has modified, with these in energy changing into corrupted.

With Mohanlal reprising his position, the movie additionally options Prithviraj Sukumaran, Manju Warrier, Abhimanyu Singh, Tovino Thomas, Indrajith Sukumaran, Jerome Flynn, Rick Yune, and extra in key roles.

Moreover, a 3rd installment, L3: The Starting, is within the works. The sequel will choose up from L2’s cliffhanger whereas additionally delving into the origins of Stephen Nedumpally’s previous.