Lyca Productions, known for its high-budget ventures featuring top stars, is making its foray into Mollywood with a bang, producing the highly anticipated Malayalam film, L2 Empuraan, starring superstar Mohanlal. This venture signifies a significant step for the production house, venturing into a new territory and collaborating with one of South India’s most celebrated actors.
The highly anticipated sequel to the 2019 blockbuster “Lucifer”, “L2 Empuraan”, is currently in production, building on the immense success of its predecessor. The film marks the third collaboration between superstar Mohanlal and the versatile actor-director Prithviraj Sukumaran, fueling a wave of excitement among fans.
On Mohanlal’s birthday, the makers unveiled the superstar’s look as Khureshi Abraam, generating a frenzy among his followers. While “Lucifer” introduced Khureshi Abraam towards the end, “Empuraan” will delve deeper into his story, exploring Stephen Nedumpally’s transformation into Khureshi Abraam, while also featuring present-day sequences.Director Prithviraj Sukumaran took to Instagram to wish superstar Mohanlal a happy birthday, sharing a captivating poster from their upcoming film, “L2 Empuraan.”
The post, filled with affection and excitement, read: “Happy Birthday Laletta!”
This heartwarming message, coupled with the reveal of the new poster, has further fueled anticipation for the highly anticipated sequel to “Lucifer.” The poster showcases Mohanlal’s character, Khureshi Abraam, in a striking new avatar, promising a thrilling cinematic experience.Prithviraj’s heartfelt birthday wish emphasizes the strong bond between the director and his esteemed co-star, adding an emotional layer to the already much-awaited film.
The recently released poster showcases the stark contrast between the two characters. Stephen Nedumpally, dressed in a white shirt and mundu, leads a crowd of supporters towards the Secretariat, representing his political persona. Khureshi Abraam, on the other hand, is draped in black, hinting at his darker, more mysterious side.
The film boasts a star-studded cast with Tovino Thomas, Manju Warrier, Nandu, and Saniya Iyappan reprising their roles. A leaked video from the set, featuring Manju’s character at the National Investigation Agency office, suggests grand, action-packed scenes reminiscent of “Lucifer”.
Filming has taken place across diverse locations, including Ladakh, Chennai, Kottayam, the US, and the UK. The team is currently shooting in Thiruvananthapuram and will move on to Gujarat and the UAE to complete production.
The makers have revealed the movie’s ambitious release strategy, targeting a 2025 release in five languages: Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Hindi. Given the phenomenal success of Malayalam cinema, “L2 Empuraan” has the potential to break box office records, potentially becoming the first Indian film to cross the Rs 500 crore mark.
With its star-studded cast, captivating storyline, and ambitious release plan, “L2 Empuraan” is poised to be a cinematic event that will enthrall audiences worldwide. Fans of Mohan Lal are celebrating the occasion as a festival and they are now waiting eagerly for the film’s release so that they can enjoy Mohan Lal as Stephen Nedumally on the big screen.
Lyca Productions Subaskaran & Aashirvad Cinemas Antony Perumbavoor Presents “L2E – Empuraan”
Cast: Mohanlal, Tovino Thomas, Manju Warrier, Nandu, and Saniya Iyappan
Director – Prithviraj Sukumaran
Producer – Subaskaran, Antony Perumbavoor
Banner – Lyca Productions, Aashirvad Cinemas
Writer – Murali Gopy
Head of Lyca Productions – G.K.M. Tamil Kumaran
DOP – Sujith Vaassudev
Music – Deepak Dev
Project Design – Prithviraj Productions
Production Controller – Sidhu Panakkal
Art Director – Mohandas
Editor – Akhilesh Mohan
Sound Design – M R Rajakrishnan
Action – Stunt Silva
Costume – Sujith Sudhakar
Makeup – Sreejith Guruvayoor
Still – Sinat Savier
PRO (Telugu) – Naidu Surendra Kumar – Phani Kandukuri (Beyond Media)
