A grand surprise for Malayalam movie fans, especially Mohanlal fans! ‘Lucifer 2: Empuraan’ (L2: Empuraan) is coming as a sequel to the blockbuster hit ‘Lucifer’ released in 2019. The makers have officially announced the release date of this movie—on March 27, 2025, this pan-Indian action thriller will hit theaters worldwide. Let’s see what details are known about this movie so far, story highlights, and fan reactions in this article.
About the ‘Lucifer’ series
‘Lucifer’, released in 2019, is a Malayalam political action thriller, made by Prithviraj Sukumaran as his directorial debut. With a script written by Murali Gopi and starring Mohanlal in the lead, the film created records in the Malayalam industry by collecting over Rs. 200 crores at the box office. Mohanlal's performance as the powerful character Stephen Nedumbassery, stylish action scenes, and Deepak Dev's background score captivated the fans. The star cast like Vivek Oberoi, Manju Warrier, Tovino Thomas, and Prithviraj added more strength to the film.
In the story of 'Lucifer', Stephen Nedumbassery appears as a key character who fills the political void in the state after the death of a political godfather. The mystery of his past and who he really is is the highlight of the film. The film was also released in Telugu, Tamil, and Hindi dubbed versions and impressed the pan-Indian audience.
‘Lucifer 2: Empuraan’ Release Date & Details
‘Lucifer 2: Empuraan’ is set to release in theaters worldwide on March 27, 2025. The makers have confirmed that the film will be released in Malayalam, Telugu, Tamil, Hindi, and Kannada. Jointly produced by Lyca Productions and Aashirvaad Cinemas, this high-budget movie will see Mohanlal reprise his role as Stephen Nedumbassery/Abram Qureshi. Prithviraj Sukumaran is the director and Murali Gopi is the writer.
The shooting of the film started on October 5, 2023, and filming took place in locations like London, UAE, and India. The team announced that the shooting was completed on December 1, 2024. In the poster released along with the release date, Mohanlal is seen in a white shirt and a mass look with flames in the background, which has doubled the hype among the fans.
What is known about the story?
‘Lucifer 2: Empuraan’ is said to explore the backstory of Stephen Nedumbassery. How did Stephen, who rules a mafia network around the world, become a politician? What are the secrets of his past? The film will answer the questions. The transcontinental trade secrets related to the Qureshi-Abram syndicate, which is being tracked by Interpol officer Robert McCarthy, will be key to the story.
In addition to the political drama shown in the first part, this sequel is expected to feature a global mafia network, high-octane action sequences, and intense dialogues. Actors like Manju Warrier, Tovino Thomas, Prithviraj Sukumaran, Abhimanyu Singh, and Kishore will be seen in key roles.
Technical Highlights
Direction: Prithviraj Sukumaran proved his mettle as a director with his first film ‘Lucifer’. In ‘Empuran’, he will impress the audience with more stylish visuals and a grand scale.
Cinematography: Sujith Vasudev’s cinematography set the mood perfectly in the first part. A visual treat is guaranteed in this sequel with global locations.
Music: Deepak Dev's background score is the biggest asset of 'Lucifer'. His music will elevate the action and emotional scenes in 'Empuran' as well.
Production: A big banner like Lyca Productions is adding grandeur to this film.
Analysis: What to expect?
'Lucifer' became a trendsetter in the Malayalam industry, attracting audiences from other languages with its pan-Indian appeal. 'Lucifer 2: Empuraan' will continue this legacy and tell the story on a grander scale, on a global canvas. While the first part only gave a few clues about Stephen's past, this sequel will explore his origin story and mafia connections in depth.
However, the high expectations after the success of the first part are putting pressure on the team. Some are of the opinion that if the film focuses too much on grandeur and elevations, there is a risk of losing the content balance. If the Prithviraj and Murali Gopi combo works smartly in this regard, ‘Empuran’ is sure to become another blockbuster.
Conclusion
‘Lucifer 2: Empuran’ is all set to shake the box office in 2025 with the Mohanlal and Prithviraj combo and grand production values. This action thriller is set to release on March 27, 2025 in Telugu, Malayalam, Hindi, Tamil and Kannada languages. The success of the first part, Mohanlal’s mass appeal, and Prithviraj’s stylish direction have kept the expectations on this film at the peak. Fans are marking this date on their calendars and getting ready to enjoy this mass feast in theaters!