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. ‘Empuraan’ is the sequel to the highly successful ‘Lucifer’, which became a massive hit. Prithviraj Sukumaran not only directs the film but also reprises his role as Zayed Masood, a mercenary commando leading the infamous Kureshi-Ab’ram nexus in the Lucifer series.
In a previously released video, Prithviraj hinted at how the sequel would expand on the complex world introduced in ‘Lucifer’. He mentioned that ‘Empuraan’ would introduce more characters and settings, while maintaining a cohesive narrative. “The complexity of the story will increase, but we believe that the essence of the film will stay intact, and we hope viewers will experience the same when they watch it,” he said.
Reflecting on the conclusion of ‘Lucifer’, Prithviraj recalled how audiences were left with the impression that no force could challenge the Kureshi-Ab’ram underworld empire. He teased, “Was that belief true, or was it just an illusion?”
About L2: Empuraan
Produced by Antony Perumbavoor and Subaskaran, ‘L2: Empuraan features’ a story by Murali Gopy, with music by Deepak Dev, cinematography by Sujith Vaassudev, and editing by Akhilesh Mohan.
The first installment of the franchise, Lucifer, released in 2019, marked Prithviraj’s directorial debut and broke records, becoming the highest-grossing Malayalam film of all time, with over Rs 200 crore in earnings within just eight days.
With the sequel set to release on March 27, expectations are sky-high for ‘L2: Empuraan’.
