L2: Empuraan is an Indian Telugu language action thriller film directed by Prithviraj Sukumaran and produced by Aashirvad Cinemas. It is the highly anticipated sequel to the 2019 blockbuster Lucifer, which starred Mohanlal as Stephen Nedumpally, who was later revealed to be Khureshi-Ab’ram, a powerful underworld figure.
Overview
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Jofin T. Chacko |
| Screenplay by | John Manthrickal, Ramu Sunil |
| Story by | Ramu Sunil |
| Produced by | Venu Kunnappilly |
| Starring | Asif Ali, Anaswara Rajan, Manoj K Jayan |
| Cinematography | Appu Prabhakar |
| Edited by | Shameer Muhammed |
| Music by | Mujeeb Majeed |
| Production companies | Kavya Film Company, Ann Mega Media |
| Distributed by | Kavya Film Company |
| Release date | 9 January 2025 |
| Running time | 140 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Malayalam |
| Budget | ₹6–9 crore |
| Box office | est. ₹57.30 crore |
Story/ Summary
While the exact plot remains under wraps, Empuraan is expected to delve deeper into the mysterious and powerful empire of Khureshi-Ab’ram. The film will explore his past, his rise in the international crime syndicate, and the political landscape that surrounds him. The title Empuraan (which roughly translates to “the one who rules over the emperor”) hints at an even bigger power struggle, suggesting that Stephen Nedumpally might not be the ultimate force but rather a part of a larger game.
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Cast
| Actor | Character |
|---|---|
| Mohanlal | Khureshi Ab’raam / Stephen Nedumpally |
| Prithviraj Sukumaran | Zayed Masood Azhar |
| Karthikeya Dev | Young Zayed |
| Abhimanyu Singh | Balraj Patel / Baba Bajrangi |
| Tovino Thomas | Jathin Ramdas |
| Manju Warrier | Priyadarshini Ramdas |
| Andrea Tivadar | Michele Menuhin |
| Jerome Flynn | Boris Oliver |
| Indrajith Sukumaran | Govardhan |
| Kishore | Karthik |
| Sukant Goel | Munna |
| Suraj Venjaramoodu | Sajanachandran |
| Eriq Ebouaney | Kabuga |
| Nikhat Khan | Subhadra Ben |
| Fazil | Father Nedumpally |
| Sachin Khedekar | Perunjeri Kesava Ramdas “PKR” |
| Saikumar | Mahesha Varma |
| Baiju Santhosh | Murukan |
| Nandhu | P. S. Peethambaran |
| Saniya Iyappan | Jhanvi |
| Satyajit Sharma | Masood Azhar |
| Oziel Jivani | Zaheer Masood Azhar |
| Aishwarya Ohja | Haniya |
| Nayan Bhatt | Suraiya Bibi |
| Shubhangi Latkar | Bahija Begum |
| Alexx O’Nell | Robert McCarthy |
| Mikhail Novikov | Sergei Leonov |
| Murugan Martin | Muthu |
| Shivaji Guruvayoor | Medayil Rajan |
| Manikuttan | Mani |
| Nyla Usha | Arundathi Sanjeev |
| Giju John | Sanjeev Kumar |
| Behzaad Khan | Salabath Hamza |
| Aneesh G. Menon | Sumesh |
| Sshivada | Sreelekha |
| Jaise Jose | Xavier |
| Kalabhavan Shajohn | Aloshy Joseph (flashback; cameo appearance) |
| Shaun Romy | Aparna (flashback; cameo appearance) |
| Antony Perumbavoor | Daniel Rawuther (cameo appearance) |
| Rick Yune | Leader of the Shenlong “Shen” Triad (cameo) |
Box Office Collection
However, given the massive success of Lucifer, which grossed over ₹200 crore worldwide, Empuraan is expected to set new records in Malayalam cinema.
Expected Critical & Audience Response
⭐ Overall Rating: 5/5
- Action & Thrills: Given Prithviraj’s directorial style, the movie is expected to have high-octane action sequences and intense drama.
- Mohanlal’s Performance: Fans are eager to see Mohanlal reprise his powerful role as Khureshi Ab’raam, which could be one of his career-defining performances.
- Cinematic Scale: With international locations and a bigger budget, Empuraan is expected to be visually stunning.
- Storyline: The political-crime narrative is expected to expand, revealing the deeper layers of Khureshi Ab’raam’s empire.
