In 2025, L2: Empuraan made cinemas electrified in the ambitious sequel to Lucifer. Led by Prithviraj Sukumaran, this is a political action thriller that opened up the universe with international interest and an acting star. Mohanlal once again dons his iconic character in a huge ensemble. It was launched on March 27 and is the most costly Malayalam movie with ₹150-175 crore. When fans enter the Empuraan cast or L2 Empuraan full cast, they get a combination of Malayalam legends and foreign star power to propel its 265-268 crore gross. This elaborate blog is a combination of Wikipedia, Filmibeat, IMDb, and review sites to give us the entire picture.
About the Movie
Empuraan, abbreviated as L2E, is a blueprint in the pattern of Lucifer but existing separately. Prithviraj is the third director of a film that he co-wrote with Murali Gopy. The production covered Aashirvad Cinemas, Lyca Productions, and Sree Gokulam Movies during COVID postponements. Shooting in India, the UK, the US, and the UAE during 145days between October 2023 and December 2024. Deepak Dev composes, Sujith Vasudev films in IMAX- the first IMAX film in Malayalam. It addresses social riots, corruption, and syndicates of crime. Reviews were mixed, praising the visuals and Mohanlal while criticizing the screenplay.. It became the first Malayalam movie to earn over 250 crore, preceding Loka Chapter 1. Second-highest-grossing Malayalam film now.
Empuraan Cast
Mohanlal overpowers as a dual-role Khureshi Ab/ Stephen Nedumpally. Prithviraj Sukumaran plays the loyal lieutenant Zayed Masood. Tovino Thomas stars as the corrupt CM Jathin Ramadas. Manju Warrier plays the bright role of emerging leader Priyadarshini Ramdas. Globally known actors such as Jerome Flynn (Boris Oliver) and Eriq Ebouaney (Kabuga) give it an international touch. The son of Prithviraj Pranav Mohanlal did a cameo role as young Stephen. Important roles are pointed out in the full table below.
| Actor | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Mohanlal | Khureshi Ab’raam / Stephen Nedumpally | Lead, reprise from Lucifer |
| Prithviraj Sukumaran | Zayed Masood | Lieutenant, bigger arc |
| Tovino Thomas | Jathin Ramdas | Corrupt Chief Minister |
| Manju Warrier | Priyadarshini Ramdas / Priya | Political leader |
| Indrajith Sukumaran | Govardhan | Spy in Kerala |
| Abhimanyu Singh | Balraj Patel / Baba Bajrangi | Antagonist |
| Jerome Flynn | Boris Oliver | MI6 chief |
| Andrea Tivadar | Michele Menuhin | MI6 agent |
| Eriq Ebouaney | Kabuga | African cartel leader |
| Suraj Venjaramoodu | Sajanachandran | ASM leader in Kerala |
| Saikumar | Mahesha Varma | Home Minister |
| Baiju Santhosh | Murugan | IUF member |
| Sukant Goel | Munna | Balraj’s brother |
| Kishore | Karthik | IB officer |
| Pranav Mohanlal | Young Stephen (cameo) | Flashback |
| Rick Yune | Shenlong Shen (cameo) | Shen Triad leader |
Other casts comprise Saniya Iyappan (Jhanvi), Nyla Usha (Arundhathi), Fazil (Father Nedumpally), and cameos by Kalabhavan Shajohn and Sachin Khedekar.
Plot Summary
Flashback to 2002 Gujarat riots: Zayed Masood loses family to a mob by Balraj Patel. CM Jathin Ramdas (Tovino) is being investigated and is heavily corrupt in present-day Kerala. He goes into a partnership with right-wing ASM leader Baba Bajrangi (Abhimanyu). To destroy threats, Stephen Nedumpally impersonates as Khureshi Ab’raam to kill. The storyline connects MI6’s Boris, Interpol conspiracies, and African cartel leader Kabuga. Growing is the rise of Priya (Manju) through arrests and rescues. Revenge on the massacre site is the climax, which kills Balraj and Munna. Jathin succumbs to a helicopter bomb. Post-credits tricks L3 with Shenlong Shen investigating the past of Stephen.
Box Office Collections
L2: Notwithstanding controversies, Empuraan cast broke records. With a budget of 150-175 crore, it earned 265-268 crore across the world, and the initial net profit was in the form of a superhit. Finally, the article presents day-by-day breakdowns and the final results in detailed tables.
Week 1 Day-Wise India Net (₹ Cr)
| Day | Collection |
|---|---|
| Day 1 | 35-40 |
| Day 2 | 28-30 |
| Weekend | 85+ |
| Week 1 Total | 135+ |
Final Collections Table (₹ Cr)
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Budget | 150-175 |
| India Net | 180-190 |
| India Gross | 220-230 |
| Overseas | 45-50 |
| Worldwide Gross | 265-268 |
| Verdict | Blockbuster (2nd highest Malayalam) |
Hit or Flop Narrative
Empuraan cast or movie became a blockbuster in the theatres. The Top Malayalam Collection opener it has been doing well over the weeks through Mohanlal-Prithviraj pull. There were some mixed reviews (Rotten Tomatoes 70%, 3-3.5/5 average), which praised action, VFX, and scale, but criticized pacing and climax. The Hindu labeled it as a visually rich but weak screenplay. Technical brilliance was glorified in Firstpost. Spectacle among the theatres was popular among the audience. Debates caused by the controversies related to the depiction of the Gujarat riots also led to increased buzz. Hype was perpetuated by OTT on Jio Hotstar in April 2025. Safe financially, culturally polluting – real franchise success.
Reviews and Legacy
The critics rated average 3/5: Pinkvilla (4/5) claimed the presence of a socio-political mirror, India Today (3/5) claimed the presence of grand scale. Technical bests in stunts (Stunt Silva), VFX (Praveen Ghanta). Sets the stage for L3. The Empuraan Cast gave their career-best performances, solidifying the Lucifer universe’s supremacy.
