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Prithviraj Sukumaran receives notice from Income Tax department
Days after the release of his film L2: Empuraan, director and actor Prithviraj Sukumaran has received a notice from the IT department. He has to respond to the same by April end
05 April,2025 03:32 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Empuraan controversy: ED raids producer Gokulam Gopalan's offices
Amid a raging controversy surrounding Mohanlal-starerr Empuraan, the ED has conducted a raid at co-producer Gokulam Gopalan's offices in Tamil Nadu and Kerala
04 April,2025 11:22 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Empuraan controversy: BJP MP Suresh Gopi’s name removed from credits
The makers of L2: Empuraan implemented 24 cuts, including changing character names and removing BJP MP Suresh Gopi’s name from the credits, following controversy over the film’s portrayal of the 2002 Gujarat riots
03 April,2025 09:53 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Empuraan controversy: Producer confirms Mohanlal was aware of creative decision
Following the controversy around Mohanlal-starrer Empuraan, the makers have implemented a 2-minute edit on the film. Producer Antony Perumbavoor also addressed allegations against Prithviraj
01 April,2025 02:50 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Despite controversy, Mohanlal's Empuraan crosses Rs 200 cr in less than 5 days
Prithviraj Sukumaran's directorial L2: Empuraan starring Mohanlal in the lead has entered the 200 crore club. The film achieved the milestone in less than 5 days
01 April,2025 09:26 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Makers of Mohanlal's L2- Empuraan to voluntarily incorporate 17 changes
After L2: Empuraan comes under fire from right-wing groups for its depiction of the 2002 Gujarat riots, the makers voluntarily introduce 17 changes; CBFC to issue a new certificate
31 March,2025 07:25 AM IST | Mumbai | Mohar Basu
Mohanlal apologizes to fans for L2: Empuraan controversy
With reports going around that CBFC has asked the makers to release a fresh version of L2: Empuraan with 17 new cuts, Mohanlal has put out an apology for his fans "for the distress caused"
30 March,2025 02:56 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Empuraan to make 17 cuts amid backlash over 2002 Gujarat riots scene
L2: Empuraan stirred a huge row over its alleged portrayal of the 2002 Gujarat riots, which took place during Narendra Modi's tenure as the state’s Chief Minister
29 March,2025 06:31 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
L2: Empuraan Movie Review- Prithviraj Sukumaran & Mohanlal's brave attempt
From the onset, it was evident that L2: Empuraan, the sequel to Lucifer (2019), is not a mellow film. There’s a classic question that’s asked for sequels. Is it as good as the original? In this case, I’d say, just about
28 March,2025 07:21 AM IST | Mumbai | Mohar Basu
Empuraan movie review: Mohanlal-starrer screams ambition but lacks punch
L2: Empuraan has released in theatres amid much hype and fanfare, owing to success of its predecessor, Lucifer (2019). But is the Mohanlal and Prithviraj Sukumaran film worth your time? Read the review here
27 March,2025 08:19 PM IST | Mumbai | Athulya Nambiar