<p>During a recent press conference promoting the upcoming release of <em>L2: Empuraan</em>, director Prithviraj Sukumaran dismissed rumours that he is working on an adaptation of the classic 1984 Malayalam novel <em>Randamoozham</em> with Mohanlal.</p>
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<h2>The legacy of Randamoozham</h2>
<p><em>Randamoozham</em> is an award-winning novel by veteran novelist and scriptwriter M. T. Vasudevan Nair. The book is a retelling of the Indian epic Mahabharata from the perspective of Bhima, the second Pandava prince.</p>
<p>M. T. Vasudevan Nair wrote a script based on the book in 2011, with National Award-winning filmmaker Hariharan initially attached to direct, with Mohanlal in the lead. However, the project never took off due to budget constraints.</p>
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<h2>The 2017 revival and its cancellation</h2>
<p>In 2017, interest in the project was reignited when it was announced that director V. A. Shrikumar Menon would helm the film with Mohanlal in the lead and a massive ₹1000 crore ($116 million) budget. The film was scheduled to begin production after the release of Menon's directorial debut, <em>Odiyan </em>(2018).</p>
<p>However, the financial and commercial failure of Odiyan led to the project's cancellation. Since then, there have been no new updates regarding the film.</p>
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<h2>Rumours sparked by Empuraan promotions</h2>
<p>Recently, during the promotion of <em>L2: Empuraan</em>, Prithviraj was asked if he would be interested in directing a historical epic. In response, he looked at Mohanlal and smiled, leading to speculation that he might take on <em>Randamoozham.</em> However, the director firmly denied that any such project was in development.</p>
<h2>L2: Empuraan to hit the big screen</h2>
<p>Meanwhile, Mohanlal and Prithviraj are gearing up for the release of<em> L2: Empuraan</em>, the highly anticipated sequel to 2019&rsquo;s blockbuster <em>Lucifer</em>. The film will be released in all major languages and hit the big screen on March 27, 2025.</p>
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During a recent press conference promoting the upcoming release of L2: Empuraan, director Prithviraj Sukumaran dismissed rumours that he is working on Randamoozham.

During a recent press conference promoting the upcoming release of L2: Empuraan, director Prithviraj Sukumaran dismissed rumours that he is working on an adaptation of the classic 1984 Malayalam novel Randamoozham with Mohanlal. Also Read: Empuraan: First single 'Phir Zinda' from Mohanlal's upcoming action thriller is here The legacy of Randamoozham Randamoozham is an award-winning novel by veteran novelist and scriptwriter M. T. Vasudevan Nair. The book is a retelling of the Indian epic Mahabharata from the perspective of Bhima, the second Pandava prince. M. T. Vasudevan Nair wrote a script based on the book in 2011, with National Award-winning filmmaker Hariharan initially attached to direct, with Mohanlal in the lead. However, the project never took off due to budget constraints. Also Read: Travis Scott is coming to India! Announces concert; deets inside The 2017 revival and its cancellation In 2017, interest in the project was reignited when it was announced that director V. A. Shrikumar Menon would helm the film with Mohanlal in the lead and a massive ₹1000 crore ($116 million) budget. The film was scheduled to begin production after the release of Menon's directorial debut, Odiyan (2018). However, the financial and commercial failure of Odiyan led to the project's cancellation. Since then, there have been no new updates regarding the film. Also Read: 'I hope it's a blockbuster': Prithviraj on Sikandar's upcoming box office clash with L2 Empuraan Rumours sparked by Empuraan promotions Recently, during the promotion of L2: Empuraan, Prithviraj was asked if he would be interested in directing a historical epic. In response, he looked at Mohanlal and smiled, leading to speculation that he might take on Randamoozham. However, the director firmly denied that any such project was in development. L2: Empuraan to hit the big screen Meanwhile, Mohanlal and Prithviraj are gearing up for the release of L2: Empuraan, the highly anticipated sequel to 2019’s blockbuster Lucifer. The film will be released in all major languages and hit the big screen on March 27, 2025. Also Read: Dexter, The Sinner and more! Best psychological thrillers on Netflix that you defiantly watch - OTT watch

Prithviraj denies rumours that he is working on 'Randamoozham' adaptation

<p>The first trailer for <em>Final Destination: Bloodlines</em> is out, bringing the beloved horror franchise back nearly a decade after its last instalment. The trailer offers a glimpse into the bizarre and horrifying ways that Death &lsquo;evens the books&rsquo; once again.</p>
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<h2>A new chapter in the horror franchise</h2>
<p>Bloodlines is the sixth instalment in the <em>Final Destination</em> series, which first began in 2000 and quickly gained cult status. Directed by Zach Lipovsky and Adam Stein, the film is written by Guy Busick and Lori Evans Taylor.</p>
<p>The franchise&rsquo;s last entry, <em>Final Destination 5</em>, was released in 2011 and grossed an impressive $157.9 million against a $40 million budget. Despite mixed reviews from critics, the series has collectively earned over $660 million worldwide.</p>
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<h2>Final Destination with a new twist</h2>
<p>Each <em>Final Destination</em> movie follows a group of teenagers who narrowly escape a catastrophic event after one of them has a sudden premonition. However, Death soon comes after them, taking them out one by one in gruesome and seemingly accidental ways.</p>
<p>In <em>Bloodlines</em>, a college student finds herself in a race against time to save her family after experiencing recurring nightmares that foreshadow their tragic demise.</p>
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<h2>Production delays</h2>
<p>Originally set to be filmed in Vancouver, British Columbia, between July and October 2023, the movie faced significant delays due to the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes. Production eventually began in March 2024.</p>
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<h2>The Cast</h2>
<p>The film features a talented cast, including Kaitlyn Santa Juana, Teo Briones, Richard Harmon, Owen Patrick Joyner, Rya Kihlstedt, Anna Lore, and Brec Bassinger.</p>
<p>Additionally, Bloodlines marks the final appearance of the late Tony Todd, who reprises his iconic role as William Bludworth for the last time.</p>
<p><em>Final Destination Bloodlines</em> releases on May 16, 2025.</p>
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The iconic horror series returns with Final Destination: Bloodlines, releasing its first trailer nearly a decade after the last film, promising spine-chilling suspense.

The first trailer for Final Destination: Bloodlines is out, bringing the beloved horror franchise back nearly a decade after its last instalment. The trailer offers a glimpse into the bizarre and horrifying ways that Death ‘evens the books’ once again. Also Read: K-pop band NewJeans announces break amid legal tussle with label A new chapter in the horror franchise Bloodlines is the sixth instalment in the Final Destination series, which first began in 2000 and quickly gained cult status. Directed by Zach Lipovsky and Adam Stein, the film is written by Guy Busick and Lori Evans Taylor. The franchise’s last entry, Final Destination 5, was released in 2011 and grossed an impressive $157.9 million against a $40 million budget. Despite mixed reviews from critics, the series has collectively earned over $660 million worldwide. Also Read: Travis Scott is coming to India! Announces concert; deets inside Final Destination with a new twist Each Final Destination movie follows a group of teenagers who narrowly escape a catastrophic event after one of them has a sudden premonition. However, Death soon comes after them, taking them out one by one in gruesome and seemingly accidental ways. In Bloodlines, a college student finds herself in a race against time to save her family after experiencing recurring nightmares that foreshadow their tragic demise. Death is a relentless son of a *****. Final Destination Bloodlines - Only in Theaters and @IMAX May 16. #FinalDestination #FilmedforIMAX pic.twitter.com/I2RPyinzBf — Final Destination Bloodlines (@FDMovie) March 25, 2025 Production delays Originally set to be filmed in Vancouver, British Columbia, between July and October 2023, the movie faced significant delays due to the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes. Production eventually began in March 2024. Also Read: Marvel shares first look at upcoming Ironheart series for Disney+ The Cast The film features a talented cast, including Kaitlyn Santa Juana, Teo Briones, Richard Harmon, Owen Patrick Joyner, Rya Kihlstedt, Anna Lore, and Brec Bassinger. Additionally, Bloodlines marks the final appearance of the late Tony Todd, who reprises his iconic role as William Bludworth for the last time. Final Destination Bloodlines releases on May 16, 2025. Also Read: New preview of James Gunn's Superman to debut soon

First trailer for Final Destination Bloodlines is here to traumatise a new generation

<p>A new 5-minute preview of James Gunn's upcoming <em>Superman</em> will be shown exclusively before the IMAX premiere of <em>A Minecraft Movie</em> this April. However, the footage will only be available in Thailand, though there is a possibility it might leak online.</p>
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<h2>New Superman trailer set for Las Vegas Comic-Con</h2>
<p>DC fans worldwide will have to wait until this year&rsquo;s Las Vegas Comic-Con in April, where a new trailer for the first entry in the DC Cinematic Universe (DCU) will officially premiere.</p>
<p>David Corenswet stars as Superman, with Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane and Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor. James Gunn has confirmed that the film will not be an origin story but will focus on Superman&rsquo;s first year in Metropolis.</p>
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<h2>Early reactions praise Gunn&rsquo;s Superman</h2>
<p>Early reactions to James Gunn&rsquo;s <em>Superman</em> have been overwhelmingly positive, with many praising the film&rsquo;s hopeful tone and humour. Insider reports suggest that David Corenswet&rsquo;s portrayal of the iconic DC superhero is fantastic, with speculation that the upcoming film could be one of Gunn&rsquo;s best.</p>
<p><em>Superman</em> is set to premiere in cinemas worldwide on 11 July 2025.</p>
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<h2>Minecraft movie to release in April</h2>
<p>Meanwhile, <em>A Minecraft Movie</em> is the official live-action adaptation of the beloved video game franchise. The film follows a group of misfits who find themselves trapped in the world of Minecraft.</p>
<p>The movie features an ensemble cast that includes Jason Momoa, Jack Black, Danielle Brooks, Emma Myers, Sebastian Hansen, Jennifer Coolidge, and Rachel House.</p>
<p><em>A Minecraft Movie</em> will be released worldwide on 4 April 2025.</p>
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A new 5-minute preview of James Gunn's upcoming Superman will be shown exclusively before the IMAX premiere of A Minecraft Movie this April.

A new 5-minute preview of James Gunn's upcoming Superman will be shown exclusively before the IMAX premiere of A Minecraft Movie this April. However, the footage will only be available in Thailand, though there is a possibility it might leak online. Also Read: Empuraan: First single 'Phir Zinda' from Mohanlal's upcoming action thriller is here New Superman trailer set for Las Vegas Comic-Con DC fans worldwide will have to wait until this year’s Las Vegas Comic-Con in April, where a new trailer for the first entry in the DC Cinematic Universe (DCU) will officially premiere. David Corenswet stars as Superman, with Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane and Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor. James Gunn has confirmed that the film will not be an origin story but will focus on Superman’s first year in Metropolis. Also Read: Marvel shares first look at upcoming Ironheart series for Disney+ Early reactions praise Gunn’s Superman Early reactions to James Gunn’s Superman have been overwhelmingly positive, with many praising the film’s hopeful tone and humour. Insider reports suggest that David Corenswet’s portrayal of the iconic DC superhero is fantastic, with speculation that the upcoming film could be one of Gunn’s best. Superman is set to premiere in cinemas worldwide on 11 July 2025. Also Read: Travis Scott is coming to India! Announces concert; deets inside Minecraft movie to release in April Meanwhile, A Minecraft Movie is the official live-action adaptation of the beloved video game franchise. The film follows a group of misfits who find themselves trapped in the world of Minecraft. The movie features an ensemble cast that includes Jason Momoa, Jack Black, Danielle Brooks, Emma Myers, Sebastian Hansen, Jennifer Coolidge, and Rachel House. A Minecraft Movie will be released worldwide on 4 April 2025. Also Read: Amy Jackson, husband Ed Westwick welcome baby boy, share sweet snaps

New preview of James Gunn's Superman to debut soon

<p>The first single, <em>Phir Zinda</em>, from the upcoming Malayalam movie <em>L2: Empuraan</em>, is out. The Hindi song, composed by Deepak Dev and sung by Anand Bhaskar, has crossed over 560K views within hours of its release on YouTube.</p>
<p>During a press conference in Delhi held after the song's release, director Prithviraj Sukumaran confirmed that the Hindi song will not be dubbed in any of the movie&rsquo;s other language releases. He also revealed that 30% of <em>Empuraan</em> is in Hindi.</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">PHIR ZINDA lyrical video out now! <a href="https://t.co/iI27dgcCzo">https://t.co/iI27dgcCzo</a><br><br>Music: Deepak Dev<br>Lyrics: Tanishk Nabar<br>Singer: Anand Bhaskar<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/L2E?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#L2E</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Empuraan?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Empuraan</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/March27?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#March27</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Mohanlal?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@mohanlal</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MuraliGopy?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MuraliGopy</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/antonypbvr?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@antonypbvr</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/aashirvadcine?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@aashirvadcine</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/GokulamGopalan?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@GokulamGopalan</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/GokulamMovies?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@GokulamMovies</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/VCPraveen?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#VCPraveen</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BaijuGopalan?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BaijuGopalan</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Krishnamoorthy?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Krishnamoorthy</a>&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/ZMV86q3iUw">pic.twitter.com/ZMV86q3iUw</a></p>
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<h2>Bollywood actor Abhimanyu Singh joins the cast</h2>
<p>Noted Bollywood actor Abhimanyu Singh, known for his roles in <em>Gulaal, Rakta Charitra</em>, and <em>Mom</em>, will be making his Malayalam debut in the movie. The actor plays the role of Balraj, which, as hinted in the trailer, is expected to be a major role.</p>
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<h2>A standalone sequel to Lucifer</h2>
<p><em>L2: Empuraan</em> is a standalone sequel to 2019&rsquo;s <em>Lucifer</em>, one of the biggest hits in Mohanlal&rsquo;s career, which grossed ₹124 crore at the box office. The sequel has already made ₹64 crore ($7.2 million) worldwide in pre-release sales, setting a new record for Malayalam films.</p>
<p>Set 2.5 years after the events of<em> Lucifer,</em> the film follows Khureshi Ab'raam, also known as Stephen Nedumpally, who runs an international crime syndicate. However, a betrayal forces him to return home, setting the stage for intense action and drama.</p>
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<h2>A star-studded cast</h2>
<p>The film features a stellar ensemble cast, including Mohanlal, Prithviraj Sukumaran, Tovino Thomas, Indrajith Sukumaran, Manju Warrier, Saniya Iyappan, Saikumar, Baiju Santhosh, Fazil, and Sachin Khedekar.</p>
<p><em>L2: Empuraan</em> will be released worldwide in all major Indian languages on March 27, 2025.</p>
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The first single, 'Phir Zinda' from the upcoming Malayalam movie L2: Empuraan, is out. The Hindi song is composed by Deepak Dev and sung by Anand Bhaskar.

The first single, Phir Zinda, from the upcoming Malayalam movie L2: Empuraan, is out. The Hindi song, composed by Deepak Dev and sung by Anand Bhaskar, has crossed over 560K views within hours of its release on YouTube. During a press conference in Delhi held after the song's release, director Prithviraj Sukumaran confirmed that the Hindi song will not be dubbed in any of the movie’s other language releases. He also revealed that 30% of Empuraan is in Hindi. PHIR ZINDA lyrical video out now! https://t.co/iI27dgcCzo Music: Deepak Dev Lyrics: Tanishk Nabar Singer: Anand Bhaskar#L2E #Empuraan #March27 @mohanlal #MuraliGopy @antonypbvr @aashirvadcine @GokulamGopalan @GokulamMovies #VCPraveen #BaijuGopalan #Krishnamoorthy… pic.twitter.com/ZMV86q3iUw — Prithviraj Sukumaran (@PrithviOfficial) March 25, 2025 Also Read: 'I hope it's a blockbuster': Prithviraj on Sikandar's upcoming box office clash with L2 Empuraan Bollywood actor Abhimanyu Singh joins the cast Noted Bollywood actor Abhimanyu Singh, known for his roles in Gulaal, Rakta Charitra, and Mom, will be making his Malayalam debut in the movie. The actor plays the role of Balraj, which, as hinted in the trailer, is expected to be a major role. Also Read: Amy Jackson, husband Ed Westwick welcome baby boy, share sweet snaps A standalone sequel to Lucifer L2: Empuraan is a standalone sequel to 2019’s Lucifer, one of the biggest hits in Mohanlal’s career, which grossed ₹124 crore at the box office. The sequel has already made ₹64 crore ($7.2 million) worldwide in pre-release sales, setting a new record for Malayalam films. Set 2.5 years after the events of Lucifer, the film follows Khureshi Ab'raam, also known as Stephen Nedumpally, who runs an international crime syndicate. However, a betrayal forces him to return home, setting the stage for intense action and drama. Also Read: New teaser for James Gunn's Superman drops A star-studded cast The film features a stellar ensemble cast, including Mohanlal, Prithviraj Sukumaran, Tovino Thomas, Indrajith Sukumaran, Manju Warrier, Saniya Iyappan, Saikumar, Baiju Santhosh, Fazil, and Sachin Khedekar. L2: Empuraan will be released worldwide in all major Indian languages on March 27, 2025. Also Read: Travis Scott is coming to India! Announces concert; deets inside

Empuraan: First single 'Phir Zinda' from Mohanlal's upcoming action thriller is here

<p>During a recent press event,<em> L2: Empuraan</em> director Prithviraj Sukumaran clarified that there is no rivalry or box office clash between his film and Salman Khan&rsquo;s <em>Sikandar</em>. He also expressed admiration for both the actor and <em>Sikandar's</em> director, A. R. Murugadoss.</p>
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<h2>No competition between the two films</h2>
<p><em>Sikandar</em> marks Salman Khan&rsquo;s first collaboration with veteran director A. R. Murugadoss and is set for release on March 30. Meanwhile, <em>L2: Empuraan</em>, the sequel to 2019&rsquo;s <em>Lucifer</em>, will hit screens on March 27.</p>
<p>Speaking at a press conference in Delhi to promote the Hindi release of <em>L2: Empuraan</em>, Prithviraj stated, &ldquo;Salman Khan is one of the biggest stars in the country, and there is no competition between the two movies.&rdquo; He added, &ldquo;I hope it becomes a blockbuster.&rdquo;</p>
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<h2>Sikandar: A high-budget action thriller</h2>
<p>With a budget of ₹200 crore($23 million), Sikandar is one of the most expensive Indian films ever made. The movie, a romantic action thriller, features Salman Khan in a double role and marks his first collaboration with Rashmika Mandanna.</p>
<p>The supporting cast includes Kajal Aggarwal, Sathyaraj, Sharman Joshi, Prateik Babbar, and Jatin Sarna.</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SikandarTrailer?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SikandarTrailer</a> OUT NOW🔥 <a href="https://t.co/XYA07aKPQb">https://t.co/XYA07aKPQb</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Sikandar?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Sikandar</a> releases in theatres near you on 30th March 2025 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SajidNadiadwala?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SajidNadiadwala</a>&rsquo;s <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Sikandar?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Sikandar</a> <br>Directed by <a href="https://twitter.com/ARMurugadoss?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ARMurugadoss</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/iamRashmika?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@iamRashmika</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Sathyaraj?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Sathyaraj</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/TheSharmanJoshi?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@TheSharmanJoshi</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/MsKajalAggarwal?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@MsKajalAggarwal</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/prateikbabbar?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@prateikbabbar</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AnjiniDhawan?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AnjiniDhawan</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/jatinsarna?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@jatinsarna</a>&hellip;</p>
&mdash; Salman Khan (@BeingSalmanKhan) <a href="https://twitter.com/BeingSalmanKhan/status/1903775296358388142?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 23, 2025</a></blockquote>
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<h2>Empuraan: A landmark Malayalam film</h2>
<p>Starring Mohanlal in the lead, <em>L2: Empuraan</em> reportedly has a budget of ₹180 crore($21 million), making it the most expensive Malayalam film ever made. The film has already grossed over ₹64 crore($ 7.4 million) in pre-release sales worldwide and will be the first Malayalam movie to get an IMAX release.</p>
<p>The supporting cast includes Prithviraj Sukumaran, Manju Warrier, Tovino Thomas, Abhimanyu Singh, Eriq Ebouaney, Indrajith Sukumaran, and Jerome Flynn.</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">2 days to go! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/L2E?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#L2E</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/EMPURAAN?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#EMPURAAN</a> In theatres worldwide from 27/03/25.<br><br>BMS - <a href="https://t.co/kpCjO69dpL">https://t.co/kpCjO69dpL</a><br>Paytm - <a href="https://t.co/92hOjSzlVV">https://t.co/92hOjSzlVV</a> <br>District - <a href="https://t.co/dDzcHhsyDC">https://t.co/dDzcHhsyDC</a>&hellip;<br>Ticketnew - <a href="https://t.co/dn1LrhHcNc">https://t.co/dn1LrhHcNc</a>&hellip;<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/March27?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#March27</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Mohanlal?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@mohanlal</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MuraliGopy?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MuraliGopy</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/antonypbvr?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@antonypbvr</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/aashirvadcine?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@aashirvadcine</a>&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/N3bPPIXn0d">pic.twitter.com/N3bPPIXn0d</a></p>
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During a press event, director Prithviraj clarified there is no rivalry with Sikandar, emphasizing his respect for Salman Khan and dispelling any rumours of discord.

During a recent press event, L2: Empuraan director Prithviraj Sukumaran clarified that there is no rivalry or box office clash between his film and Salman Khan’s Sikandar. He also expressed admiration for both the actor and Sikandar's director, A. R. Murugadoss. Also Read: Dexter, The Sinner and more! Best psychological thrillers on Netflix that you defiantly watch - OTT watch No competition between the two films Sikandar marks Salman Khan’s first collaboration with veteran director A. R. Murugadoss and is set for release on March 30. Meanwhile, L2: Empuraan, the sequel to 2019’s Lucifer, will hit screens on March 27. Speaking at a press conference in Delhi to promote the Hindi release of L2: Empuraan, Prithviraj stated, “Salman Khan is one of the biggest stars in the country, and there is no competition between the two movies.” He added, “I hope it becomes a blockbuster.” Also Read: L2: Empuraan breaks another Indian pre-release record Sikandar: A high-budget action thriller With a budget of ₹200 crore($23 million), Sikandar is one of the most expensive Indian films ever made. The movie, a romantic action thriller, features Salman Khan in a double role and marks his first collaboration with Rashmika Mandanna. The supporting cast includes Kajal Aggarwal, Sathyaraj, Sharman Joshi, Prateik Babbar, and Jatin Sarna. #SikandarTrailer OUT NOW🔥 https://t.co/XYA07aKPQb #Sikandar releases in theatres near you on 30th March 2025 #SajidNadiadwala’s #Sikandar Directed by @ARMurugadoss @iamRashmika #Sathyaraj @TheSharmanJoshi @MsKajalAggarwal @prateikbabbar #AnjiniDhawan @jatinsarna… — Salman Khan (@BeingSalmanKhan) March 23, 2025 Also Read: Travis Scott is coming to India! Announces concert; deets inside Empuraan: A landmark Malayalam film Starring Mohanlal in the lead, L2: Empuraan reportedly has a budget of ₹180 crore($21 million), making it the most expensive Malayalam film ever made. The film has already grossed over ₹64 crore($ 7.4 million) in pre-release sales worldwide and will be the first Malayalam movie to get an IMAX release. The supporting cast includes Prithviraj Sukumaran, Manju Warrier, Tovino Thomas, Abhimanyu Singh, Eriq Ebouaney, Indrajith Sukumaran, and Jerome Flynn. 2 days to go! #L2E #EMPURAAN In theatres worldwide from 27/03/25. BMS - https://t.co/kpCjO69dpL Paytm - https://t.co/92hOjSzlVV District - https://t.co/dDzcHhsyDC… Ticketnew - https://t.co/dn1LrhHcNc…#March27 @mohanlal #MuraliGopy @antonypbvr @aashirvadcine… pic.twitter.com/N3bPPIXn0d — Aashirvad Cinemas (@aashirvadcine) March 24, 2025 Also Read: Empuraan: Mohanlal's big-budget film has many factors going for it, but can it be a massive hit?

'I hope it's a blockbuster': Prithviraj on Sikandar's upcoming box office clash with L2 Empuraan

<p>The Mohanlal starrer <em>L2: Empuraan</em> has made history by crossing ₹30 crore ($3.6 million) in pre-release sales, a first for Malayalam cinema. It has shattered the previous records held by Mohanlal&rsquo;s past films, surpassing <em>Marakka</em>r ₹20.4 crore($2.45 million), <em>Odiyan</em> ₹18.1 crore( $2.18 million), and<em> Lucifer</em> ₹14.8 crore($1.78 million).</p>
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<h2>Record-breaking ticket sales</h2>
<p>The film has been breaking records for pre-release ticket sales since yesterday. It now holds the highest number of online ticket sales within 24 hours, with 645,000 tickets sold, and has set a new benchmark for the fastest-selling ticket, with 96,140 tickets sold in just one hour on BookMyShow.</p>
<p>The highly anticipated Malayalam film has outperformed several Pan-Indian blockbusters in advance ticket sales, including <em>Kalki 2898 AD</em> (330,000), <em>Jawan</em> (253,000), <em>Pushpa 2: The Rule</em> (219,000), and <em>Leo</em> (126,000).</p>
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<p>A sequel to 2019&rsquo;s <em>Lucifer, L2: Empuraan</em> marks Mohanlal&rsquo;s third collaboration with director Prithviraj Sukumaran. It is the second instalment in a planned trilogy and the most expensive Malayalam film ever made.</p>
<h2>A high-stakes thriller</h2>
<p>Set 2.5 years after the events of <em>Lucifer</em>, the film follows Khureshi Ab'raam, also known as Stephen Nedumpally, as he runs an international crime syndicate. However, a betrayal forces him to return home, setting the stage for intense action and drama.</p>
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<h2>A star-studded cast</h2>
<p>The film features a stellar ensemble cast, including Mohanlal, Prithviraj Sukumaran, Tovino Thomas, Indrajith Sukumaran, Manju Warrier, Saniya Iyappan, Saikumar, Baiju Santhosh, Fazil, and Sachin Khedekar. It also introduces international actors Eriq Ebouaney, Jerome Flynn, Alexx O'Nell, and Mikhail Novikov in key roles.</p>
<p>Set to release in all major Indian languages, L2: Empuraan will premiere worldwide on 27 March 2025.</p>
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The highly anticipated Malayalam movie adds another notch to its belt has it crosses 30 crores in pre-release sales. The movie is a sequel to 2019's Lucifer.

The Mohanlal starrer L2: Empuraan has made history by crossing ₹30 crore ($3.6 million) in pre-release sales, a first for Malayalam cinema. It has shattered the previous records held by Mohanlal’s past films, surpassing Marakkar ₹20.4 crore($2.45 million), Odiyan ₹18.1 crore( $2.18 million), and Lucifer ₹14.8 crore($1.78 million). Also Read: New teaser for James Gunn's Superman drops Record-breaking ticket sales The film has been breaking records for pre-release ticket sales since yesterday. It now holds the highest number of online ticket sales within 24 hours, with 645,000 tickets sold, and has set a new benchmark for the fastest-selling ticket, with 96,140 tickets sold in just one hour on BookMyShow. The highly anticipated Malayalam film has outperformed several Pan-Indian blockbusters in advance ticket sales, including Kalki 2898 AD (330,000), Jawan (253,000), Pushpa 2: The Rule (219,000), and Leo (126,000). Also Read: L2: Empuraan breaks another Indian pre-release record A sequel to 2019’s Lucifer, L2: Empuraan marks Mohanlal’s third collaboration with director Prithviraj Sukumaran. It is the second instalment in a planned trilogy and the most expensive Malayalam film ever made. A high-stakes thriller Set 2.5 years after the events of Lucifer, the film follows Khureshi Ab'raam, also known as Stephen Nedumpally, as he runs an international crime syndicate. However, a betrayal forces him to return home, setting the stage for intense action and drama. Also Read: Netflix's live-action One Piece series loses its Showrunner A star-studded cast The film features a stellar ensemble cast, including Mohanlal, Prithviraj Sukumaran, Tovino Thomas, Indrajith Sukumaran, Manju Warrier, Saniya Iyappan, Saikumar, Baiju Santhosh, Fazil, and Sachin Khedekar. It also introduces international actors Eriq Ebouaney, Jerome Flynn, Alexx O'Nell, and Mikhail Novikov in key roles. Set to release in all major Indian languages, L2: Empuraan will premiere worldwide on 27 March 2025. Also Read: Kim Soo-hyun faces possible $900K penalty in Taiwan after cancelling fan meet

L2: Empuraan becomes the first Malayalam film to cross $3.4m in pre-release sales

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<p>Early reactions to James Gunn&rsquo;s <em>Superman</em> have been overwhelmingly positive, with many praising the film&rsquo;s hopeful tone and humour. A new insider report suggests that David Corenswet&rsquo;s portrayal of the iconic DC superhero is fantastic, and the upcoming film might be one of Gunn&rsquo;s best.</p>
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<h2>David Corenswet steps into the role of Superman</h2>
<p>David Corenswet has taken over the mantle of Superman from Henry Cavill, who made his final appearance as the character in 2022&rsquo;s <em>Black Adam. </em>Rachel Brosnahan, who plays Lois Lane in the film, previously stated in an interview that she knew Corenswet was perfect for the role the moment she saw him in the Superman suit, and it seems she wasn&rsquo;t exaggerating.</p>
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<h2>Insider report confirms strong early impressions</h2>
<p>According to insider Jeff Sneider, early test screenings have been promising, speaking on <em>The Hot Mic podcast</em>, He shared:</p>
<p>"I got a recent test screening report from somebody who saw it, and yeah, they liked it," he explained. "They thought David delivered as the Man of Steel. They thought Gunn did a good job balancing the heart and humour, and they said it's around 140 minutes approximately."</p>
<h2>A fresh take on Superman</h2>
<p>While plot details remain under wraps, we do know that the film will focus on Clark Kent&rsquo;s first year as a superhero in Metropolis. Additionally, it will introduce several other DC heroes, including Green Lantern Guy Gardner, Hawkgirl, Metamorpho, and Mister Terrific, laying the groundwork for future DCU projects.</p>
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<h2>A star-studded cast</h2>
<p>The supporting cast of <em>Superman</em> includes Nicholas Hoult, Edi Gathegi, Anthony Carrigan, Nathan Fillion, Isabela Merced, Skyler Gisondo, Sara Sampaio, Mar&iacute;a Gabriela De Far&iacute;a, Wendell Pierce, and Alan Tudyk.</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Here you go: the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Superman?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Superman</a> trailer. Krypto, take us home.<br><br>Watch the teaser trailer now and ❤ this post to get updates from <a href="https://twitter.com/Superman?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@superman</a> before it hits theaters this July. <a href="https://t.co/w77kiKef54">pic.twitter.com/w77kiKef54</a></p>
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<p><em>Superman</em> is set to premiere in cinemas worldwide on 11 July 2025.</p>
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According to a new report test screenings of James Gunn's Superman praise David Corenswet's take on The Man of Steel and James Gunn's direction.

Early reactions to James Gunn’s Superman have been overwhelmingly positive, with many praising the film’s hopeful tone and humour. A new insider report suggests that David Corenswet’s portrayal of the iconic DC superhero is fantastic, and the upcoming film might be one of Gunn’s best. Also Read: Kim Soo-hyun faces possible $900K penalty in Taiwan after cancelling fan meet David Corenswet steps into the role of Superman David Corenswet has taken over the mantle of Superman from Henry Cavill, who made his final appearance as the character in 2022’s Black Adam. Rachel Brosnahan, who plays Lois Lane in the film, previously stated in an interview that she knew Corenswet was perfect for the role the moment she saw him in the Superman suit, and it seems she wasn’t exaggerating. Also Read: Netflix's live-action One Piece series loses its Showrunner Insider report confirms strong early impressions According to insider Jeff Sneider, early test screenings have been promising, speaking on The Hot Mic podcast, He shared: "I got a recent test screening report from somebody who saw it, and yeah, they liked it," he explained. "They thought David delivered as the Man of Steel. They thought Gunn did a good job balancing the heart and humour, and they said it's around 140 minutes approximately." A fresh take on Superman While plot details remain under wraps, we do know that the film will focus on Clark Kent’s first year as a superhero in Metropolis. Additionally, it will introduce several other DC heroes, including Green Lantern Guy Gardner, Hawkgirl, Metamorpho, and Mister Terrific, laying the groundwork for future DCU projects. Also Read: Pooja Hegde calls out negative PR campaigns in Bollywood A star-studded cast The supporting cast of Superman includes Nicholas Hoult, Edi Gathegi, Anthony Carrigan, Nathan Fillion, Isabela Merced, Skyler Gisondo, Sara Sampaio, María Gabriela De Faría, Wendell Pierce, and Alan Tudyk. Here you go: the #Superman trailer. Krypto, take us home. Watch the teaser trailer now and ❤ this post to get updates from @superman before it hits theaters this July. pic.twitter.com/w77kiKef54 — James Gunn (@JamesGunn) December 19, 2024 Superman is set to premiere in cinemas worldwide on 11 July 2025. Also Read: New teaser for James Gunn's Superman drops

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<p>Netflix&rsquo;s live-action adaptation of the beloved anime series <em>One Piece</em> was one of the streaming giant&rsquo;s biggest hits of 2023. It redeemed Netflix in the eyes of anime fans after previous failed adaptations like <em>Death Note</em> and <em>Cowboy Bebop</em>, which were both commercial and critical disappointments.</p>
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<h2>Season two delayed&nbsp;</h2>
<p>Despite wrapping production in December 2024, the second season of <em>One Piece </em>has been pushed back to late 2025. In a surprising development, showrunner Matt Owens has now departed the series after completing production, citing the need to prioritise his mental health.</p>
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<h2>Matt Owens bids farewell</h2>
<p>Taking to Instagram, Owens expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to work on the show. He thanked the cast and crew for their hard work and also acknowledged the support of fans, which he said meant a great deal to him.</p>
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<h2>Joe Tracz to lead One Piece</h2>
<p>With Owens stepping down, Joe Tracz, who joined as co-showrunner for season two, is now expected to take the lead. The first season of One Piece was a massive success, garnering 541.9 million hours watched by 71.6 million viewers within four months of its release.</p>
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<h2>A star-studded cast&nbsp;</h2>
<p>Based on Eiichiro Oda&rsquo;s iconic manga series, the show follows the adventures of Monkey D. Luffy and his crew of pirates as they search for the legendary treasure known as One Piece.</p>
<p>The main cast includes I&ntilde;aki Godoy, Emily Rudd, Mackenyu, Jacob Romero Gibson, and Taz Skylar in the lead roles. Season two will also introduce new cast members, including Joe Manganiello, Katey Sagal, Morgan Davies, Ilia Isorel&yacute;s Paulino, Aidan Scott, Clive Russell, and Sendhil Ramamurthy.</p>
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Discover the latest update on Netflix's One Piece adaptation as showrunner Matt Owens exits post-production, leaving fans curious about the series' future direction.

Netflix’s live-action adaptation of the beloved anime series One Piece was one of the streaming giant’s biggest hits of 2023. It redeemed Netflix in the eyes of anime fans after previous failed adaptations like Death Note and Cowboy Bebop, which were both commercial and critical disappointments. Also Read: From must-watch to mess: TV shows that fell apart after season one Season two delayed Despite wrapping production in December 2024, the second season of One Piece has been pushed back to late 2025. In a surprising development, showrunner Matt Owens has now departed the series after completing production, citing the need to prioritise his mental health. Also Read: Pooja Hegde calls out negative PR campaigns in Bollywood Matt Owens bids farewell Taking to Instagram, Owens expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to work on the show. He thanked the cast and crew for their hard work and also acknowledged the support of fans, which he said meant a great deal to him. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Matt Owens (@cinemattic1) Also Read: New teaser for James Gunn's Superman drops Joe Tracz to lead One Piece With Owens stepping down, Joe Tracz, who joined as co-showrunner for season two, is now expected to take the lead. The first season of One Piece was a massive success, garnering 541.9 million hours watched by 71.6 million viewers within four months of its release. Also Read: Kim Soo-hyun faces possible $900K penalty in Taiwan after cancelling fan meet A star-studded cast Based on Eiichiro Oda’s iconic manga series, the show follows the adventures of Monkey D. Luffy and his crew of pirates as they search for the legendary treasure known as One Piece. The main cast includes Iñaki Godoy, Emily Rudd, Mackenyu, Jacob Romero Gibson, and Taz Skylar in the lead roles. Season two will also introduce new cast members, including Joe Manganiello, Katey Sagal, Morgan Davies, Ilia Isorelýs Paulino, Aidan Scott, Clive Russell, and Sendhil Ramamurthy. Also Read: L2: Empuraan breaks another Indian pre-release record

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<p>Two years after its announcement, Marvel has revealed the first look at its upcoming series <em>Ironheart</em>. The series follows Riri Williams (Dominique Thorne), who, inspired by Tony Stark's sacrifice in <em>Avengers: Endgame</em> (2019), creates her own Iron Man suit.</p>
<p>The character made her MCU debut in <em>Black Panther: Wakanda Forever</em>, where she was targeted by Namor, the superpowered king of the advanced underwater kingdom of Talokan.</p>
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<h2>First look at Riri's new suit</h2>
<p>The X account <em>Cosmic Marvel</em> shared images from the upcoming series, giving fans their first glimpse of Riri Williams's new Iron Man suit. The new suit appears bulkier and less polished than the one she wore during <em>Wakanda Forever,</em> which she built with the help of Wakanda's advanced technology but had to give up before returning to her life in New York.</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">New look at Dominique Thorne as Riri Williams in the Disney+ &lsquo;IRONHEART&rsquo; series.<br><br>Premiering on June 24. <a href="https://t.co/kBTChVixws">pic.twitter.com/kBTChVixws</a></p>
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<h2>What is Ironheart about?</h2>
<p>The series follows Williams as she tries to lead a normal life but is drawn into a battle for survival after an encounter with Parker Robbins, also known as The Hood, a young man whose magical hood grants him control over supernatural forces.</p>
<p>Although <em>Ironheart </em>completed production in 2022, its release was delayed by the studio. After undergoing a series of reshoots, it will finally stream on Disney+ this June. The series will also serve as the final entry in Phase 5 of the MCU.</p>
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<h2>The supporting cast</h2>
<p>The supporting cast includes Anthony Ramos, Lyric Ross, Alden Ehrenreich, Regan Aliyah, and Manny Montana. The series is created by Chinaka Hodge.</p>
<p><em>Ironheart</em> will consist of six episodes and premiere on Disney+ on June 24, 2025.</p>
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Two years after its announcement Marvel has revealed the first look of its upcoming series Ironheart. The character made her MCU debut in Black Panther 2.

Two years after its announcement, Marvel has revealed the first look at its upcoming series Ironheart. The series follows Riri Williams (Dominique Thorne), who, inspired by Tony Stark's sacrifice in Avengers: Endgame (2019), creates her own Iron Man suit. The character made her MCU debut in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, where she was targeted by Namor, the superpowered king of the advanced underwater kingdom of Talokan. Also Read: From must-watch to mess: TV shows that fell apart after season one First look at Riri's new suit The X account Cosmic Marvel shared images from the upcoming series, giving fans their first glimpse of Riri Williams's new Iron Man suit. The new suit appears bulkier and less polished than the one she wore during Wakanda Forever, which she built with the help of Wakanda's advanced technology but had to give up before returning to her life in New York. New look at Dominique Thorne as Riri Williams in the Disney+ ‘IRONHEART’ series. Premiering on June 24. pic.twitter.com/kBTChVixws — Cosmic Marvel (@cosmic_marvel) March 21, 2025 Also Read: New teaser for James Gunn's Superman drops What is Ironheart about? The series follows Williams as she tries to lead a normal life but is drawn into a battle for survival after an encounter with Parker Robbins, also known as The Hood, a young man whose magical hood grants him control over supernatural forces. Although Ironheart completed production in 2022, its release was delayed by the studio. After undergoing a series of reshoots, it will finally stream on Disney+ this June. The series will also serve as the final entry in Phase 5 of the MCU. Also Read: L2: Empuraan breaks another Indian pre-release record The supporting cast The supporting cast includes Anthony Ramos, Lyric Ross, Alden Ehrenreich, Regan Aliyah, and Manny Montana. The series is created by Chinaka Hodge. Ironheart will consist of six episodes and premiere on Disney+ on June 24, 2025. Also Read: Kim Soo-hyun faces possible $900K penalty in Taiwan after cancelling fan meet

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<p>We take a look at five TV shows that started out strong with a beloved and critically acclaimed first season, only to fumble things up in their subsequent seasons. Some of these shows slowly dropped in quality, while others plunged immediately.</p>
<p>While the reasons may vary, from a change in writers, creative differences, or studio interference, these shows will make you wonder what could have been.</p>
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<h2>Heroes</h2>
<p>No show fits this list better than NBC's 2006 superhero thriller <em>Heroes</em>. Created by Tim Kring, the show focused on everyday individuals across the globe discovering that they have superpowers, leading to massive government cover-ups, secret organisations, and a super-powered serial killer that needed to be stopped.</p>
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<p>Years before the superhero genre became a global phenomenon, the first season of Heroes became a true worldwide sensation, something at the time was mostly reserved for shows that gained popularity years after their release through reruns. But here was this superhero show achieving it in real-time.</p>
<p>So the hype for the second season was massive. But then the show faced significant disruption due to the 2007-2008 Writers Guild of America strike. Rather than supporting the writers and putting the second season on hold, the studio decided to proceed without them. This led to cut characters, changed storylines, weaker character arcs, and a slower pace.</p>
<p>This drop in quality was noticeable and turned off a lot of the show's growing audience. While the series did manage to run for four seasons, it never truly regained its momentum.</p>
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<h2>True Detective</h2>
<p>The first season of the crime drama <em>True Detective</em>, created by Nic Pizzolatto, is arguably one of the best first seasons of a TV series ever made. The story, told in flashbacks, centred around Detective Rustin "Rust" Cohle and his partner Detective Martin "Marty" Hart as they investigated a series of child abductions. It was dark and gripping.</p>
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<p>The first season received glowing reviews and, in many ways, was one of the first shows to narrow the gap between TV and film quality, proving that television could be just as good, if not better than movies.</p>
<p>But the second season, set in LA, fumbled. The narrative lacked depth, weak dialogue and bad casting led to the season being panned by critics and audiences. A major reason behind this was the departure of director Cary Joji Fukunaga, who directed the first season.</p>
<p>Pizzolatto had teamed up with Fukunaga in the first season, sharing creative control, and the director helped refine many of the writing issues. However, Fukunaga left the show in season two after allegedly being sidelined by Pizzolatto, and the series suffered as a result.</p>
<p>While <em>True Detective</em> would go on to get two more seasons that redeemed it to some extent, the show has never regained the love and acclaim of its first season.</p>
<h2>Westworld</h2>
<p>The series, created by Jonathan Nolan and Lisa Joy, was set in <em>Westworld</em>, a fictional, technologically advanced Wild-West-themed amusement park populated by androids. The park catered to high-paying guests who could indulge in their wildest fantasies without consequences.</p>
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<p>The show's blend of sci-fi and Western elements, its exploration of AI, and its social commentary on human nature made it a must-watch. The mystery surrounding the park, combined with Anthony Hopkins' incredible performance as its creator, fueled excitement for a second season.</p>
<p>Unfortunately, the second season did not hold up. A convoluted plot, clunky and exposition-heavy dialogue, and a lack of the first season's intrigue made it one of the show's weakest seasons. While <em>Westworld</em> managed to regain some footing in its third and fourth seasons, it never fully recovered its audience and was ultimately cancelled.</p>
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<h2>Altered Carbon</h2>
<p>Based on the books by Richard K. Morgan, <em>Altered Carbon</em> was created by Laeta Kalogridis and set in a far-future world where human consciousness could be transferred between physical bodies. The story follows Takeshi Kovacs, a former soldier turned investigator, who is released from prison to solve the murder of a wealthy oligarch.</p>
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<p>The series combined cyberpunk and noir elements, making it feel like an old-fashioned detective story set in a futuristic world. With an excellent performance by Joel Kinnaman, the show became a fan favourite.</p>
<p>But the second season stumbled before it even premiered when it was announced that Anthony Mackie would be replacing Kinnaman as Kovacs. While this made sense from a lore perspective, since, in the books, Kovacs frequently changes bodies, audiences were still divided on the casting change and ultimately alienated them.</p>
<p>On top of this, the series toned down its noir and cyberpunk elements in favour of a more generic good vs. evil storyline, which failed to resonate with viewers. The show was ultimately cancelled after season two.</p>
<h2>The Walking Dead</h2>
<p>There is no denying that <em>The Walking Dead</em> was a global phenomenon throughout its 11-season run, not to mention the numerous spin-off TV shows that followed. However, longtime fans agree that the series declined in quality with each new season, and none ever lived up to the potential of the first.</p>
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<p>This is largely because of the show's creator, Frank Darabont, the acclaimed director behind <em>The Mist, The Green Mile,</em> and <em>The Shawshank Redemption.</em></p>
<p>Darabont was a fan of <em>The Walking Dead</em> comics by Robert Kirkman, Tony Moore, and Charlie Adlard. He developed the TV series, wrote the first season, and had a clear vision for a second season. He also cast actors he had worked with before and was well-loved by the cast and crew.</p>
<p>But AMC did not like the fact that Darabont had so much creative control over the series. When he requested a bigger budget for season two, despite the show&rsquo;s success, AMC refused. Darabont still made the season within budget, but tensions escalated, and he was ultimately fired from the show in 2011.</p>
<p>This decision upset some actors, whose characters were quickly killed off in the following seasons. While <em>The Walking Dead</em> remained a ratings success, there is no denying the drop in quality from season one to season two.</p>
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We take a look at 5 TV shows that started out strong with a beloved and critically acclaimed first season only to fumble things up in subsequent seasons.

We take a look at five TV shows that started out strong with a beloved and critically acclaimed first season, only to fumble things up in their subsequent seasons. Some of these shows slowly dropped in quality, while others plunged immediately. While the reasons may vary, from a change in writers, creative differences, or studio interference, these shows will make you wonder what could have been. Also Read: Kim Soo-hyun faces possible $900K penalty in Taiwan after cancelling fan meet Heroes No show fits this list better than NBC's 2006 superhero thriller Heroes. Created by Tim Kring, the show focused on everyday individuals across the globe discovering that they have superpowers, leading to massive government cover-ups, secret organisations, and a super-powered serial killer that needed to be stopped. Heroes Photograph: (X/Peacock) Years before the superhero genre became a global phenomenon, the first season of Heroes became a true worldwide sensation, something at the time was mostly reserved for shows that gained popularity years after their release through reruns. But here was this superhero show achieving it in real-time. So the hype for the second season was massive. But then the show faced significant disruption due to the 2007-2008 Writers Guild of America strike. Rather than supporting the writers and putting the second season on hold, the studio decided to proceed without them. This led to cut characters, changed storylines, weaker character arcs, and a slower pace. This drop in quality was noticeable and turned off a lot of the show's growing audience. While the series did manage to run for four seasons, it never truly regained its momentum. Also Read: New teaser for James Gunn's Superman drops True Detective The first season of the crime drama True Detective, created by Nic Pizzolatto, is arguably one of the best first seasons of a TV series ever made. The story, told in flashbacks, centred around Detective Rustin "Rust" Cohle and his partner Detective Martin "Marty" Hart as they investigated a series of child abductions. It was dark and gripping. True Detective Photograph: (X/Max) The first season received glowing reviews and, in many ways, was one of the first shows to narrow the gap between TV and film quality, proving that television could be just as good, if not better than movies. But the second season, set in LA, fumbled. The narrative lacked depth, weak dialogue and bad casting led to the season being panned by critics and audiences. A major reason behind this was the departure of director Cary Joji Fukunaga, who directed the first season. 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However, longtime fans agree that the series declined in quality with each new season, and none ever lived up to the potential of the first. The Walking Dead Photograph: (X/AMC) This is largely because of the show's creator, Frank Darabont, the acclaimed director behind The Mist, The Green Mile, and The Shawshank Redemption. Darabont was a fan of The Walking Dead comics by Robert Kirkman, Tony Moore, and Charlie Adlard. He developed the TV series, wrote the first season, and had a clear vision for a second season. He also cast actors he had worked with before and was well-loved by the cast and crew. But AMC did not like the fact that Darabont had so much creative control over the series. When he requested a bigger budget for season two, despite the show’s success, AMC refused. Darabont still made the season within budget, but tensions escalated, and he was ultimately fired from the show in 2011. This decision upset some actors, whose characters were quickly killed off in the following seasons. While The Walking Dead remained a ratings success, there is no denying the drop in quality from season one to season two. Also Read: L2: Empuraan breaks another Indian pre-release record

<p>The upcoming Malayalam movie <em>L2: Empuraan</em> has been shattering pre-release records, now setting a new benchmark for the highest number of online ticket sales within 24 hours. Directed by Prithviraj Sukumaran, the film serves as a sequel to the 2019 political thriller <em>Lucifer.</em></p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">This deal is with the DEVIL. <br><br>645K+ tickets in 24 hours. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/L2E?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#L2E</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Empuraan?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Empuraan</a> is rewriting the rules of Indian cinema.<br><br>March 27th. <br><br>BMS - <a href="https://t.co/kpCjO69dpL">https://t.co/kpCjO69dpL</a><br>Paytm - <a href="https://t.co/92hOjSzlVV">https://t.co/92hOjSzlVV</a> <br>District - <a href="https://t.co/dDzcHhsyDC">https://t.co/dDzcHhsyDC</a>&hellip;<br>Ticketnew - <a href="https://t.co/dn1LrhHcNc">https://t.co/dn1LrhHcNc</a>&hellip;<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/March27?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#March27</a>&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/4vlnbkOWxE">pic.twitter.com/4vlnbkOWxE</a></p>
&mdash; Aashirvad Cinemas (@aashirvadcine) <a href="https://twitter.com/aashirvadcine/status/1903300761280528713?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 22, 2025</a></blockquote>
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<h2>Record-breaking ticket sales</h2>
<p>The film has sold an astounding 645,000 tickets through BookMyShow, surpassing previous Pan-Indian blockbusters such as <em>Kalki 2898 AD</em> (330,000), <em>Jawan</em> (253,000), <em>Pushpa 2: The Rule</em> (219,000), and <em>Leo</em> (126,000). It also set the record for the fastest-selling ticket on the platform, with 96,140 sold in just one hour.</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">The Highest Hourly Pre-Sales Ever in Indian Cinemas on BOOKMYSHOW🙏🏻<br>96.14K/Hr 🔥🔥<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Empuraan?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Empuraan</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/L2E?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#L2E</a> <br><br>BMS - <a href="https://t.co/N8VWfpo2bn">https://t.co/N8VWfpo2bn</a><br>Paytm - <a href="https://t.co/Fjlf0z8Vtv">https://t.co/Fjlf0z8Vtv</a> <br>District - <a href="https://t.co/y1UCD4nLGV">https://t.co/y1UCD4nLGV</a><br>Ticketnew - <a href="https://t.co/wvQGWTXGxa">https://t.co/wvQGWTXGxa</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/March27?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#March27</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Mohanlal?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@mohanlal</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MuraliGopy?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MuraliGopy</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/antonypbvr?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@antonypbvr</a>&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/LRBg5EVjgt">pic.twitter.com/LRBg5EVjgt</a></p>
&mdash; Prithviraj Sukumaran (@PrithviOfficial) <a href="https://twitter.com/PrithviOfficial/status/1902958247746916617?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 21, 2025</a></blockquote>
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<h2>A standalone sequel</h2>
<p>Set 2.5 years after the events of <em>Lucifer</em>, <em>L2: Empuraan</em> follows Khureshi Ab'raam, also known as Stephen Nedumpally, as he runs an international crime syndicate and is forced to return home after a betrayal. Prithviraj Sukumaran has reassured audiences that while the film is a sequel, it functions as a self-contained story, making it accessible even to those who haven't seen <em>Lucifer</em>.</p>
<h2>Does Empuraan have a post-credit scene?</h2>
<p>Reportedly the most expensive Malayalam film ever produced, <em>L2: Empuraan</em> is the second instalment in a planned trilogy. Prithviraj has hinted that the film may contain a post-credit scene offering clues about the next chapter in the saga.</p>
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<h2>A Star-studded cast&nbsp;</h2>
<p>The film features an ensemble cast, including Mohanlal, Prithviraj Sukumaran, Tovino Thomas, Indrajith Sukumaran, Manju Warrier, Saniya Iyappan, Saikumar, Baiju Santhosh, Fazil, and Sachin Khedekar. It also introduces an international cast, with Eriq Ebouaney, Jerome Flynn, Alexx O'Nell, and Mikhail Novikov playing key roles.</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Presenting the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/L2E?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#L2E</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/EMPURAAN?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#EMPURAAN</a> trailer! <br>Remember..it&rsquo;s YOU who summoned the DEVIL at this hour!<br><br>Malayalam - <a href="https://t.co/W7V9Ke1t48">https://t.co/W7V9Ke1t48</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/March27?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#March27</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Mohanlal?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@mohanlal</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MuraliGopy?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MuraliGopy</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/antonypbvr?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@antonypbvr</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/aashirvadcine?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@aashirvadcine</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/GokulamGopalan?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@GokulamGopalan</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/GokulamMovies?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@GokulamMovies</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/VCPraveen?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#VCPraveen</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BaijuGopalan?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BaijuGopalan</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Krishnamoorthy?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Krishnamoorthy</a>&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/RpTVtb2wCi">pic.twitter.com/RpTVtb2wCi</a></p>
&mdash; Prithviraj Sukumaran (@PrithviOfficial) <a href="https://twitter.com/PrithviOfficial/status/1902433908001755202?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 19, 2025</a></blockquote>
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<p>Set to release in all major Indian languages, <em>L2: Empuraan</em> will premiere worldwide on 27 March 2025.</p>
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As excitement builds for the release of L: Empuraan, this Malayalam movie has set a new benchmark with unprecedented online ticket purchase numbers.

The upcoming Malayalam movie L2: Empuraan has been shattering pre-release records, now setting a new benchmark for the highest number of online ticket sales within 24 hours. Directed by Prithviraj Sukumaran, the film serves as a sequel to the 2019 political thriller Lucifer. This deal is with the DEVIL. 645K+ tickets in 24 hours. #L2E #Empuraan is rewriting the rules of Indian cinema. March 27th. BMS - https://t.co/kpCjO69dpL Paytm - https://t.co/92hOjSzlVV District - https://t.co/dDzcHhsyDC… Ticketnew - https://t.co/dn1LrhHcNc…#March27… pic.twitter.com/4vlnbkOWxE — Aashirvad Cinemas (@aashirvadcine) March 22, 2025 Also Read: Kim Soo-hyun faces possible $900K penalty in Taiwan after cancelling fan meet Record-breaking ticket sales The film has sold an astounding 645,000 tickets through BookMyShow, surpassing previous Pan-Indian blockbusters such as Kalki 2898 AD (330,000), Jawan (253,000), Pushpa 2: The Rule (219,000), and Leo (126,000). It also set the record for the fastest-selling ticket on the platform, with 96,140 sold in just one hour. The Highest Hourly Pre-Sales Ever in Indian Cinemas on BOOKMYSHOW🙏🏻 96.14K/Hr 🔥🔥#Empuraan #L2E BMS - https://t.co/N8VWfpo2bn Paytm - https://t.co/Fjlf0z8Vtv District - https://t.co/y1UCD4nLGV Ticketnew - https://t.co/wvQGWTXGxa#March27 @mohanlal #MuraliGopy @antonypbvr… pic.twitter.com/LRBg5EVjgt — Prithviraj Sukumaran (@PrithviOfficial) March 21, 2025 Also Read: L2: Empuraan shatters Leo's and Pushpa 2's pre-release ticket sales records A standalone sequel Set 2.5 years after the events of Lucifer, L2: Empuraan follows Khureshi Ab'raam, also known as Stephen Nedumpally, as he runs an international crime syndicate and is forced to return home after a betrayal. Prithviraj Sukumaran has reassured audiences that while the film is a sequel, it functions as a self-contained story, making it accessible even to those who haven't seen Lucifer. Does Empuraan have a post-credit scene? Reportedly the most expensive Malayalam film ever produced, L2: Empuraan is the second instalment in a planned trilogy. Prithviraj has hinted that the film may contain a post-credit scene offering clues about the next chapter in the saga. Also Read: New teaser for James Gunn's Superman drops A Star-studded cast The film features an ensemble cast, including Mohanlal, Prithviraj Sukumaran, Tovino Thomas, Indrajith Sukumaran, Manju Warrier, Saniya Iyappan, Saikumar, Baiju Santhosh, Fazil, and Sachin Khedekar. It also introduces an international cast, with Eriq Ebouaney, Jerome Flynn, Alexx O'Nell, and Mikhail Novikov playing key roles. Presenting the #L2E #EMPURAAN trailer! Remember..it’s YOU who summoned the DEVIL at this hour! Malayalam - https://t.co/W7V9Ke1t48#March27 @mohanlal #MuraliGopy @antonypbvr @aashirvadcine @GokulamGopalan @GokulamMovies #VCPraveen #BaijuGopalan #Krishnamoorthy… pic.twitter.com/RpTVtb2wCi — Prithviraj Sukumaran (@PrithviOfficial) March 19, 2025 Set to release in all major Indian languages, L2: Empuraan will premiere worldwide on 27 March 2025. Also Read: Kaiju No. 8: Mission Recon movie gets official Indian release date

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