L2 Empuraan release date announced! Here’s when Mohanlal and Prithviraj Sukumaran’s sequel hits theatres

After a long wait, the most anticipated update is finally here! Malayalam actor-turned-filmmaker Prithviraj Sukumaran has announced the release date of the Mohanlal-starrer action drama sequel L2: Empuraan, set to hit theaters on March 27, 2025.

Sharing the news on his social media, Prithviraj wrote, “#L2E #EMPURAAN The 2nd installment of the #Lucifer franchise hits cinemas worldwide on 27th March 2025!”

#L2E #EMPURAAN
The 2nd instalment of the #Lucifer franchise hits cinemas world wide on 27th March 2025!@mohanlal #muraligopy @antonypbvr @aashirvadcine @Subaskaran_A @LycaProductions @gkmtamilkumaran @prithvirajprod #SureshBalaje #GeorgePius @ManjuWarrier4 @ttovino… pic.twitter.com/8jCE5FbJRN

— Prithviraj Sukumaran (@PrithviOfficial) November 1, 2024

L2 Empuraan release date poster

The thrilling announcement was accompanied by a striking poster that features a mysterious figure with a Shanghai dragon symbol on the back of his shirt. While the character’s face is hidden, many speculate that this could be the new antagonist in the upcoming sequel, as Mohanlal’s image is prominently displayed on the other side of the poster. The intriguing poster and the release date reveal have fans eagerly awaiting the return of Lucifer's action-packed world on the big screen!

Mohanlal, who also shared the announcement, confirmed that the film will be released in multiple languages, including Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Hindi, marking a massive pan-Indian release.

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Tovino Thomas' role in L2: Empuraan

According to sources, Tovino Thomas will reprise his role as Jatin Ramadas in the sequel. His character will now appear as the young Chief Minister of Kerala in the Mohanlal-starrer crime action drama. A flex board from the shooting location recently confirmed this speculation. Alongside Mohanlal and Tovino Thomas, the cast includes Prithviraj Sukumaran, Indrajith Sukumaran, Manju Warrier, Suraj Venjaramoodu, Arjun Das, Sharaf U Dheen, and Shine Tom Chacko in key roles. Notably, Suraj Venjaramoodu, Arjun Das, Sharaf U Dheen, and Shine Tom Chacko, who were not part of the first installment, will be entering the world of Khureshi Ab'raam in this sequel.

Directed by Prithviraj, L2: Empuraan is the long-awaited sequel to the 2019 blockbuster political action thriller Lucifer. The sequel will bring back Mohanlal as Stephen Nedumpally, also known as Khureshi Ab'raam, a formidable underworld crime boss.

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