Mohanlal's L2 Empuraan release back on track as Sree Gokulam movies acquire rights from Lyca
The film's release had encountered setbacks due to disputes involving Lyca and Aashirvad Cinemas, but the recent acquisition has cleared the way for its launch.
One of the most anticipated Malayalam films of the year, L2: Empuraan, the sequel to the 2019 blockbuster Lucifer, is officially on track for its March 27 release. The film was rumoured to be delayed due to a dispute between Aashirvad Cinemas and Lyca Productions over distribution rights.
Reports suggested that Aashirvad wanted Lyca to exit the project, but Lyca demanded ₹75 crore, the amount they had invested, plus an additional ₹10 crore as compensation. This sparked speculation that the release would be postponed.
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However, according to a new report, Gokulam Gopal of Sree Gokulam Movies has stepped in and acquired the rights from Lyca, ensuring that the release remains on schedule. Pre-release ticket sales have already begun in the US.
New trailer to drop soon
Mohanlal recently shared a new poster confirming that the film has not been delayed, and a trailer is expected to drop soon. L2: Empuraan is speculated to be the most expensive Malayalam film ever made.
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A star-studded cast
The film boasts an ensemble cast, including Mohanlal, Prithviraj Sukumaran, Tovino Thomas, Indrajith Sukumaran, Manju Warrier, Saniya Iyappan, Saikumar, Baiju Santhosh, Fazil, and Sachin Khedekar.
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What is L2: Empuraan about?
The official synopsis reads: "After seizing control as Khureshi-Ab’raam, Stephen Nedumpally expands his global empire, facing betrayals, political conspiracies, and enemies from the past. As hidden truths surface, his journey takes an unexpected turn, forcing him into a deadly game of power, revenge, and survival. L2: Empuraan unveils the man beyond the myth."
Directed by Prithviraj Sukumaran, L2: Empuraan will be released in all major Indian languages and is set for a worldwide theatrical release on March 27, 2025.
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