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L2: Empuraan Breaks Box Office Records While Facing Political and Financial Scrutiny

The highest-grossing Malayalam film of all time navigates backlash over political themes and ongoing financial investigations into its producers and director.

L2 Empuraan worldwide box office collection day 10: Mohanlal in a still from the film.
L2 Empuraan box office collection day 11: Mohanlal in a still from the Prithviraj Sukumaran film.
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Overview

  • L2: Empuraan has grossed ₹247.50 crore worldwide in its first 10 days, becoming the highest-grossing Malayalam film ever.
  • The film faced criticism for its depiction of the 2002 Gujarat riots, leading to voluntary edits and public apologies from the filmmakers.
  • Producers Gokulam Gopalan and Antony Perumbavoor are under investigation for alleged financial irregularities, including FEMA violations and tax discrepancies.
  • Prithviraj Sukumaran, the film's director, received an Income Tax Department notice regarding earnings from his 2022 films, with his mother asserting his innocence.
  • Despite controversies, the film continues to perform well internationally, highlighting the growing ambition of Malayalam cinema on a pan-Indian scale.