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, 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.