Mohanlal's BIG reveal: ‘L2: Empuraan’ to make history as first Malayalam film in IMAX

In an exciting announcement for the Malayalam film industry, 'L2: Empuraan', the highly anticipated sequel to 'Lucifer', will be the first-ever Malayalam film to release on IMAX. The update was shared by lead actor, Mohanlal.

In a post shared on his social media handle, he wrote, “It gives us immense pride to announce that #L2E #Empuraan will be the first-ever film from the Malayalam cinema industry to release on IMAX. We hope this is the beginning of a long and illustrious association between IMAX and Malayalam Cinema. Watch the spectacle unfold on IMAX screens across the world in selected markets from 27/03/2025!”

The announcement has been met with excitement from fans, with one user commenting, “IMAX just got a whole lot hotter,” and another adding, “This will burn social media.” The buzz around the release continues to grow, as movie enthusiasts eagerly anticipate the epic scale that IMAX will bring to the film.

The announcement followed a previous tease from Mohanlal, who had posted on his social media, “Stay tuned for a landmark announcement! Tomorrow 6 pm IST.” Fans were left speculating whether the news would be about the grand trailer launch or something even more monumental. Little did they know, the reveal would be a historic moment for the industry, making L2: Empuraan a game-changer for Malayalam cinema.

Directed by Prithviraj Sukumaran, L2: Empuraan promises to take audiences deeper into the gripping world of power, politics, and betrayal. In his post, Prithviraj shared his own excitement, saying, “Power. Politics. Betrayal. The legend of Khureshi-Ab’raam returns, and this time, it’s bigger than ever. L2: Empuraan takes you deeper into the empire of the unseen ruler--where loyalty is tested and dominance is absolute. Witness history as L2: Empuraan becomes the first-ever film from the Malayalam Cinema Industry to release in IMAX. Experience the action, the intrigue, and the spectacle on the grandest scale possible!”

With the release scheduled for March 27, fans are counting down the days. L2: Empuraan is set to be one of the biggest films in recent Malayalam cinema history, boasting an impressive ensemble cast of 36 characters. The film has already garnered attention, and with the announcement of the IMAX release, excitement is at an all-time high.