L2 Empuraan OTT Release Date: 4 things to know before watching Mohanlal & Prithviraj Sukumaran's thriller online
L2 Empuraan OTT Release Date: Released in theatres on March 27, 2025, this Malayalam political action thriller directed by Prithviraj Sukumaran is all set to stream online soon. Before you catch it on OTT, here's everything you need to know about the film that became the highest-grossing Malayalam movie of all time.
1. When and where to watch L2 Empuraan?
You can watch L2 Empuraan online on JioHotstar from April 24, 2025.
2. L2 Empuraan plot summary
The story follows Stephen Nedumpally, who secretly controls a powerful international crime empire under the name Khureshi Ab'raam.
Set against a backdrop of political drama in Kerala and global criminal activities, the film explores themes like power struggles, hidden identities, and revenge.
Key characters include Zayed Masood (played by Prithviraj Sukumaran), whose personal journey for justice drives much of the action, and Balraj Patel, a character inspired by real-life events.
The movie also addresses sensitive topics such as communal violence, leading to a few scenes being altered after public criticism.
3. L2 Empuraan reviews
According to Firstpost, "L2: Empuraan has ample massy elements with plot twists, which will please all Mohanlal & Prithviraj Sukumaran fans."
Meanwhile, India Today describes it as "a fitting sequel to Lucifer," noting that "the film displays convenient writing but makes up with stunning visuals."
However, Times of India offers a more reserved view, saying "Empuraan doesn't quite match the punch of Lucifer."
4. L2 Empuraan cast and crew
Directed by Prithviraj Sukumaran and written by Murali Gopy, the film is produced by Antony Perumbavoor and Gokulam Gopalan under the banners of Aashirvad Cinemas Pvt. Ltd. and Sree Gokulam Movies, with project design by Prithviraj Productions. Sujith Vaassudev handles the cinematography, Deepak Dev composes the music, and Akhilesh Mohan is in charge of editing. Sound design is by M. R. Rajakrishnan, while action sequences are choreographed by Stunt Silva.
Art direction is led by Mohandas, with costumes by Sujith Sudhakaran and makeup by Sreejith Guruvayoor. VFX is supervised by Praveen Ghanta and executed by YFX Studios, Labyrinth Studios (Mumbai), Binary Circus, Paperplane, Ident, and DTM, with YFX producer Huseini Barodawala. SFX is handled by Vishal Tyagi. The film's coloring is done by Vivek Anand at Annapurna Studios (DI), with promotional design by Anand Rajendran (Illuminartist) and still photography by Sinat Savier. Promotions are managed by Poffactio.
The core crew also includes Chief Associate Director Vava, First Associate Director Renith Ravindran, Executive Producers Suresh Balaje and George Pius, and Creative Director Nirmal Sahadev. Production is managed by Sidhu Panakkal (controller), Saji Joseph and Sethu Adoor (executives), and Sasidharan Kandanassery (manager). Financial oversight is provided by Manoharan K. Payyannur and Basil M. Babu. Multilingual dubbing is directed by RP Bala, and teaser cuts are by Don Max.
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