Fans who saw the early morning screenings were thrilled as the highly anticipated L2: Empuraan, starring Mohanlal and Prithviraj Sukumaran, swung into theatres on Thursday. Some have praised the Prithviraj-directed sequel to the 2019 Malayalam hit Lucifer as a "mass" entertainment with Hollywood-caliber flair, while others have criticised it, saying that the narrative seemed "average" and that the second half was lacklustre.
L2: Empuraan Twitter Review
There was a flurry of unfiltered commentary from X (earlier Twitter) users on social media. A user gave his review, writing, "#Empuraan is a game-changer for Malayalam cinema! Bigger, better, and grander than the first part in every way! @PrithviOfficial delivers yet again, presenting Lalettan in the most electrifying way possible!" A user also mentioned that "it's a grand epic that satiated our expectations all the way."
The financial potential of 'L2: Empuraan' was shown by its huge opening day pre-sales, which reportedly exceeded Rs 60 crore. Joining Mohanlal and Prithviraj in the key roles are an ensemble cast that includes Tovino Thomas, Indrajith Sukumaran, Manju Warrier, Abhimanyu Singh, and Suraj Venjaramoodu.
Box Office Clash with Sikandar
At the box office, Salman Khan's 'Sikandar' is going to compete with 'Empuraan'. Prithviraj Sukumaran has lately said that he wishes both films success and wishes there was no rivalry. Meanwhile, Salman Khan also told the media, “I love Mohanlal sir as an actor. Prithviraj is directing it, and I know that it’s going to be an excellent film.”