‘L2: Empuraan’ OTT Release Date Announced! Mohanlal’s Film to Stream on This Platform from This Date

After a ₹265 crore worldwide run, the sequel to Lucifer lands on OTT with high anticipation. Controversial scenes removed before digital debut.

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April 18, 2025:

📅 OTT Release Date: April 24, 2025
🎬 Platform: JioHotstar

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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.

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“L2: Empuraan will be streaming from 24 April only on Hotstar,” Mohanlal wrote, sharing the film’s digital poster.

💰 Box Office

• India Gross (21 Days): ₹105 crore+
• Worldwide Gross (21 Days): ₹265.5 crore
• Surpassed: Manjummel Boys (Lifetime)
• Released Theatrically: March 27, 2025

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Directed by Prithviraj Sukumaran, the film is produced under the banners of Lyca Productions, Aashirvad Cinemas, and Sree Gokulam Movies.

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🌍 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.

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🔥 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.”

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🎞️ 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.

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📢 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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