Hyderabad: The highly anticipated film L2: Empuraan, starring Mohanlal and Prithviraj Sukumaran, has officially wrapped up shooting after an intense 14-month journey. The film, the second installment to the 2019 blockbuster Lucifer, is one of the most awaited films of 2025. The final shot was filmed at the scenic Malampuzha reservoir, with the crew completing their work in the early hours of the morning.
Taking to social media to share the exciting update, Mohanlal expressed his deep appreciation for the effort put into the film. Reflecting on the journey, the veteran actor mentioned that L2: Empuraan took him across eight states and four countries, including the UK, USA, and UAE. In his heartfelt post, Mohanlal credited director Prithviraj Sukumaran for his brilliant vision, which elevated every frame of the film. He also acknowledged Murali Gopy for his visionary storytelling, which forms the heart of the movie.
That’s a wrap for L2: Empuraan!
— Mohanlal (@Mohanlal) December 1, 2024
What an incredible 14-month journey across 8 states and 4 countries, including the UK, USA, and UAE.
This film owes its magic to the brilliant direction of Prithviraj Sukumaran whose creativity elevates every frame. A big thank you to Murali Gopy… pic.twitter.com/6bnuItDlxd
Mohanlal's gratitude extended to producer Antony Perumbavoor for his unwavering belief in the project, as well as to Mr. Subaskaran and Lyca Productions for their vital support throughout the production process. The actor further thanked the cast and crew for their dedication, describing L2: Empuraan as a remarkable chapter in his long and successful career. "None of this would have been possible without the dedicated cast and crew, who bring this story to life," he wrote.
At 5:35 am today, by the banks of the Malampuzha reservoir, we canned the final shot of #L2E #EMPURAAN See you in theatres in 117 days! 🙂@mohanlal #muraligopy @antonypbvr @aashirvadcine @Subaskaran_A @LycaProductions @gkmtamilkumaran @prithvirajprod #SureshBalaje #GeorgePius… pic.twitter.com/4jkBpNHesd
— Prithviraj Sukumaran (@PrithviOfficial) December 1, 2024
Prithviraj Sukumaran, who not only plays a pivotal role in the film but also serves as its director, echoed Mohanlal's sentiments in his own social media post. Prithviraj shared that the final shot was taken at 5:35 am at the Malampuzha reservoir, marking the end of a long and challenging shooting process. "See you in theatres in 117 days!" he excitedly wrote, giving fans a glimpse of what is to come.
L2: Empuraan promises to be an action-packed drama with an ensemble cast, including Manju Warrier, Tovino Thomas, Arjun Das, and Baiju Santhosh. Mohanlal will reprise his iconic role as Khureshi (Stephen Nedumpally), a character that captivated audiences in Lucifer. With an action-heavy narrative, high stakes, and a stellar cast, the film is already generating significant buzz among fans.
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