L2: Empuraan Faces Edits After Backlash Over Gujarat Riots Depiction

Mohanlal and the production team agree to 17 CBFC-mandated changes, including scene edits and name alterations, as political and public debates intensify.

The CBFC has ordered 17 changes to L2: Empuraan, including edits to riot sequences, muted dialogues, and a name change for the antagonist, following backlash from right-wing groups.
Actor Mohanlal issued a public apology, expressing regret for the distress caused and confirming the removal of contentious scenes from the film.
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and Congress leaders defended the film as an exercise in creative freedom, while BJP leaders criticized its portrayal of the 2002 Gujarat riots.
The revised version of the film is expected to be resubmitted for CBFC approval in the coming days, with updates to address concerns raised by critics.
Despite the controversy, L2: Empuraan has achieved significant commercial success, surpassing ₹100 crore in global box office earnings within two days of its release.