The 2019 Malayalam film Lucifer was a huge hit, receiving an amazing response. Mohanlal’s powerful screen presence and Prithviraj Sukumaran’s direction impressed everyone. Chiranjeevi liked it so much that he remade it in Telugu as Godfather. This increased excitement for the sequel, L2: Empuraan. Because of the hype, the makers decided to release it in multiple languages, including Telugu, Tamil, and Hindi.
L2: Empuraan Review
L2: Empuraan Movie Story: Jathin Ramdas (Tovino Thomas) becomes the Chief Minister of Kerala, but Stephen (Mohanlal) mysteriously disappears. Just when everything seems fine, the IUF party splits.
For money and power, Jathin joins hands with the ASM party and, along with Bhajarangi (Abhimanyu Singh), forms the IUF-PKR party. This leads to a major crisis in Kerala. The only person who can stop this chaos is Stephen, also known as Abram Qureshi. How did Govardhan (Indrajith Sukumaran) bring him back to Kerala? How did Stephen face these challenges?
Performances: In L2: Empuraan, Manju Warrier shines in a powerful role, while Mohanlal’s action is impressive but lacks strong impact due to weak character depth. Prithviraj Sukumaran’s backstory gets too much focus, making his revenge arc less engaging. Tovino Thomas is underutilized, but the diverse cast adds authenticity.
Technical Aspects: Empuraan impresses with stylish visuals and top-notch cinematography, but lacks emotional depth. Deepak Dev’s music fails to connect, and Mohanlal’s late entry weakens the impact. While action scenes look grand, the storytelling feels disjointed, with an underwhelming interval and forced revenge sequences. Prithviraj Sukumaran’s direction focuses on style over substance, making the film visually appealing but emotionally unengaging.
Analysis: Empuraan struggles to match the impact of its predecessor. In Lucifer, Stephen’s mystery kept audiences intrigued, but with his identity as Abram Qureshi revealed, his actions in the sequel feel less convincing. The film lacks believability and fails to meet expectations. Heavy biblical references create a disconnect for general audiences. Overall, Empuraan falls short of Lucifer’s brilliance, failing to fully engage viewers.
Verdict: Empuraan falls short of expectations. While Mohanlal shines, the film struggles with a less engaging narrative, believability issues, and a heavy dose of biblical references, making it a visually appealing but emotionally weak sequel.
Bottom Line: Missing the magic of the first part.
Rating: 2/5