L2 Empuraan Review and Rating

Rating: 2.5/5
Cast: Mohanlal, Prithviraj Sukumaran, Abhimanyu Singh, Tovino Thomas, Manju Warrier, Jerome Flynn, and others.
Director: Prithviraj Sukumaran
Producers: Antony Perumbavoor, Gokulam Gopalan
Music: Deepak Dev

Story: Jathin Ramdas (Tovino Thomas), the Chief Minister of Kerala, decides to break away from his ruling party and start his own. Supporting him in this endeavor is Baba Bajrang, aka Balraj (Abhimanyu Singh). However, Jathin’s sister, Priyadarshini Ramdas (Manju Warrier), strongly opposes his decision.

To stabilize the situation, Stephen Nedumpally, aka Khureshi Abram (Mohanlal), steps in. However, he finds himself entangled in a drug scandal. What changes does Stephen bring to Kerala’s political landscape? What is his rivalry with Balraj? How is Zayed Masood (Prithviraj Sukumaran) connected to Balraj? The answers unfold on the big screen.

L2: Empuraan Movie Review & Rating

Positives:
Prithviraj Sukumaran’s Vision
Mohanlal’s Screen Presence
Manju Warrier & Tovino Thomas
Grand Visual Appeal

Negatives:
Weak Narrative & Lack of Depth
Slow Pace & Lengthy Runtime
Too Many Characters
Predictable Climax

Verdict: Overall, L2: Empuraan impresses with its visual grandeur and elevation scenes, but it lacks the gripping storytelling and depth that made Lucifer a blockbuster. While Mohanlal’s powerful presence and well-executed action sequences will satisfy his fans, the slow pace, excessive characters, and predictable screenplay may leave general audiences underwhelmed.

If you’re a hardcore Mohanlal fan, you’ll likely enjoy the film. However, for the casual audience, it’s best to watch with moderate expectations.