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L2: Empuraan Faces Calls for Boycott and Financial Scrutiny While Breaking Box Office Records

The political thriller, now re-censored with 24 voluntary cuts, continues its record-breaking run as the highest-grossing Malayalam film, while producers deny external pressure amid ongoing ED raids.

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Overview

  • The re-censored version of L2: Empuraan, featuring 24 voluntary cuts, is now screening nationwide after backlash over its depiction of the 2002 Gujarat riots and regional issues.
  • Producers removed politically sensitive content, including scenes referencing the riots and a title card thanking a BJP minister, with actor Mohanlal issuing a public apology.
  • Tamil Nadu MP Vaiko has demanded a ban on the film, citing parallels between a fictional dam and the Mullaperiyar Dam, which he claims could create unnecessary panic.
  • The Enforcement Directorate continues to investigate financial irregularities involving co-producer Gokulam Gopalan’s Sree Gokulam Chits under FEMA regulations.
  • Despite controversies, the film has grossed ₹253 crore globally, making it the highest-grossing Malayalam movie of all time, surpassing previous records.