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L2: Empuraan Crosses ₹100 Crore Globally but Faces Political Backlash

The Malayalam sequel achieves record-breaking box office success while igniting political controversy over its depiction of the 2002 Gujarat riots.

L2 Empuraan, starring Mohanlal, includes the 2002 Gujarat riots as a pivotal plot point.
L2 Empuraan box office collection day 2: Mohanlal and Prithviraj Sukumaran in a still from the film.
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L2 Empuraan worldwide box office collection day 2: Mohanlal in a still from the film.

Overview

  • L2: Empuraan, directed by Prithviraj Sukumaran and starring Mohanlal, became the fastest Malayalam film to surpass ₹100 crore globally within two days of release.
  • The film has drawn criticism from right-wing groups, labeling it 'anti-Hindu,' while Congress and Left parties have praised its critique of right-wing politics.
  • The BJP state unit in Kerala has distanced itself from the controversy, stating that the audience should judge the film on its own merits.
  • Despite its strong box office debut, the film has seen declining performance in non-Malayalam language markets, highlighting challenges for pan-Indian cinema.
  • Writer Murali Gopy has declined to comment on the political debate, affirming viewers' freedom to interpret the film as they choose.