L2: Empuraan Faces 17 CBFC-Mandated Edits Following Political Controversy

The Malayalam blockbuster's depiction of the 2002 Gujarat riots has led to censorship, with a revised version set for resubmission.

The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has ordered 17 edits to L2: Empuraan, including changes to riot scenes and the antagonist's name.
The film's producers, led by Gokulam Gopalan, have agreed to the edits to avoid offending public sentiments.
Political backlash arose over the film's portrayal of the 2002 Gujarat riots, with the BJP criticizing it and calling for investigations into the director's alleged 'anti-national' tendencies.
The Congress and CPM have defended the film, emphasizing freedom of expression and criticizing the BJP's response as intolerant.
Despite the controversy, L2: Empuraan has achieved significant commercial success, becoming the fastest Malayalam film to gross ₹100 crore globally.