After a ₹265 crore worldwide run, the sequel to Lucifer lands on OTT with high anticipation. Controversial scenes removed before digital debut.
April 18, 2025:
📅 OTT Release Date: April 24, 2025
🎬 Platform: JioHotstar
After dominating the box office and becoming the highest-grossing Malayalam film of 2025, Mohanlal’s much-anticipated political action thriller L2: Empuraan is finally set to stream on JioHotstar from April 24. The official announcement was made by the veteran actor himself via his X (formerly Twitter) account.
“L2: Empuraan will be streaming from 24 April only on Hotstar,” Mohanlal wrote, sharing the film’s digital poster.
L2: Empuraan will be streaming from 24 April only on JioHotstar. #Empuraan #JioHotstar #EmpuraanOnJioHotstar #PrithvirajSukumaran #MalayalamCinema #Mollywood #EmpuraanMovie #Lucifer2 #EmpuraanL2 #L2E pic.twitter.com/ABTh6suEnZ
— Mohanlal (@Mohanlal) April 17, 2025
💰 Box Office
- India Gross (21 Days): ₹105 crore+
- Worldwide Gross (21 Days): ₹265.5 crore
- Surpassed: Manjummel Boys (Lifetime)
- Released Theatrically: March 27, 2025
Directed by Prithviraj Sukumaran, the film is produced under the banners of Lyca Productions, Aashirvad Cinemas, and Sree Gokulam Movies.
🌍 A Pan-Indian, International Production
- Languages Released In: Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Hindi
- Major Filming Locations: Faridabad, Shimla, the UK, and the US
- Noted As: One of the most expensive Malayalam films ever made
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🎭 Cast & Characters
- Mohanlal – as Khureshi-Ab’raam
- Indrajith Sukumaran
- Manju Warrier
- Additional ensemble cast includes key returning characters from Lucifer.
🔥 Controversy & Content Edits
Despite its massive success, Empuraan faced backlash for its depiction of the Gujarat riots, leading to public criticism. Responding to concerns from fans and political groups:
- 17 scenes were removed post-theatrical release.
- Mohanlal acknowledged the backlash, saying:
“Certain aspects of the film caused distress. We’ve taken a conscious decision to remove such references.”
🎞️ Sequel to Lucifer
L2: Empuraan continues the saga that began with the 2019 hit Lucifer, with Mohanlal reprising the role of the enigmatic political figure Khureshi-Ab’raam. The sequel expands the narrative with a more global storyline, intense political undercurrents, and high-stakes action.
📢 Final Word
With a record-breaking theatrical run and massive fan interest, L2: Empuraan is expected to attract huge viewership on JioHotstar. For those who missed it in theatres or wish to revisit the saga, April 24 is the date to mark.
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