The highly anticipated Malayalam film L2: Empuraan, starring Mohanlal, has finally hit theatres, and fans have taken to social media to share their opinions. Directed by Prithviraj Sukumaran, the film has received mixed reactions, with audiences praising Mohanlal’s entry, action sequences, and Hollywood-level stunts, while some have criticized the writing and predictable storyline.
Fans Hail Mohanlal’s Entry and Fight Sequences
Viewers on X (formerly Twitter) were thrilled with Mohanlal’s grand entry and the jungle fight sequences. Many described the movie as a “stylish entertainer with fanboy moments,” highlighting its drama, politics, and action-packed sequences.
One user wrote, “Well-paced stylish entertainer with fanboy moments. The storyline is baked in drama, politics, and current affairs. Bang on entry for Mohanlal after an hour with peak commercial elevation. Hollywood-level visuals & stunts.”
Another fan shared, “Empuraan Good One. Lal saab’s intro and jungle fight scene were peak cinematic experiences.”
Some users compared the film’s production quality to Hollywood, with a fan tweeting, “I felt I was watching an English film for the most part, which is an achievement. It was well written by Murali Gopy and was astoundingly made by Prithviraj.”
Criticism Over Writing and Storyline
Despite the praise for action sequences and cinematography, several fans were disappointed with the script. Critics felt that Prithviraj Sukumaran’s writing relied on a typical revenge story instead of exploring Lucifer’s expansive world.
One disappointed user tweeted, “I don’t know why they went into this typical revenge story in a great world of characters set in Lucifer. I wished Prithviraj had focused more on other exciting parts rather than this.”
Another review pointed out both positives and negatives:
“Empuraan positives—Mohanlal screen presence, surprise cameo, and a few Manju Warrier political scenes are good. Empuraan negatives—Length could have been trimmed, but Malayalam nativity was missed (mostly English and Hindi). Overall—a mass entertainer with Hollywood-standard making.”
Technical Brilliance but ‘Missed Opportunity’
While the movie was praised for its cinematic scale, technical quality, and background score (BGM), many felt that the storyline lacked emotional depth.
One user wrote, “Empuraan had all the chances to be a benchmark film but failed miserably with poor writing. Even the stylized making of Prithvi wasn’t enough for the rescue. An industry-hyped film getting minimal clap-worthy moments itself underlines the fate of the film.”
A disappointed fan tweeted, “Empuraan started very well but later lost the plot and ended up as an average one. Empuraan’s first half is pretty average. I felt bored in most places.”
About L2: Empuraan
L2: Empuraan is the second installment in the Lucifer trilogy and delves into a socio-political drama with Mohanlal reprising his role as Khureshi-Ab’raam. The movie also features Tovino Thomas, Abhimanyu Singh, Indrajith Sukumaran, and Manju Warrier in key roles.
The film has been released in multiple languages, including Malayalam, Hindi, Tamil, Kannada, and Telugu. Despite the criticism, many fans believe L2: Empuraan is an unmissable cinematic experience.
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