Mohanlal and Prithviraj Sukumaran’s film L2: Empuraan will go through as many as 17 changes amid controversy. The film, which has already been released in theatres, is facing a lot of backlashes from RSS and BJP leaders over the alleged depiction of the 2002 Gujarat riots. Amid this, the Central Board of Film Certification has ordered 17 changes in the Prithviraj Sukumaran directorial.
If the revised version is submitted by Monday, then it is expected to be approved for screening in the next couple of days. As per reports, the producers have agreed to the same. Today, veteran actor Mohanlal issued a statement and apologised for the controversy. He also confirmed that the team is willing to make the changes in the film. News agency ANI cited the production team of the film and said that the CBFC has asked to edit the riot sequences and scenes showing violence against women.
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Mohanlal’s statement
Meanwhile, the statement issued by superstar Mohanlal reads, “As an artist, it is my duty to ensure that none of my movies harbors hatred towards any political movement, idea or religion. Therefore, myself and the Empuraan team sincerely regret the mental pain caused to my loved ones, and with the realization that the responsibility lies with all of us who worked behind the film. We have decided together to compulsorily remove such topics from the cinema.”
L2: Empuraan’s Box Office Report
Despite the controversies, the film is performing well at the box office. It earned Rs 13.50 crore on its third day, bringing the total domestic earnings to Rs 46 crore after three days. It’s now just Rs 4 crore short of the significant Rs 50 crore milestone. While Saturday’s collection showed a minor rise from Friday’s Rs 11.5 crore, the biggest earnings came on opening day with Rs 21 crore, making it the highest-ever opening for a Malayalam film in India. Globally, the film has earned approximately Rs 102 crore, becoming the highest-grossing Malayalam film at the overseas box office.
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