L2: Empuraan (U/A)
27/Mar/2025 2hrs 59mins

2.50

Rich yet Lack substance

Following the events of Lucifer, this mid-piece of the trilogy focuses on Mohanlal�s true identity Khureshi Ab�ram. How his KA cartel deals against drug mafia and the happenings after his brother goes rogue with respect to the local Kerala politics forms the rest. (more)

Source: Ashwin Ram, MovieCrow

3.50

Empuraan doesn't quite match the punch of Lucifer

It is definitely interesting to see director Prithviraj mount a Malayalam film that travels from Africa to the MI6 HQ in London to the Middle East. It definitely lifts the bar for our filmmakers. And it is a believable story, not just one that takes the hero on audacious missions that leave us shaki...(more)

Source: Anna Mathews, Times Of India

3.50

Return Of The King

The film never topped that movement for its sheer anticipation and payoff. Everything else seemed secondary and incidental in service of that one cinematic moment of pure satisfying image making.(more)

Source: Arjun Menon, Rediff.com

3.00

Convenient writing aside, Mohanlal-Prithviraj actioner delivers

Empuraan is technically sound. Be it the forest fight sequence or the Jathin-Khureshi confrontation scene, cinematography by Sujith Vaassudev help elevate the film. The lighting, in particular, was spectacular in many elevation sequences. Deepak Dev's music, especially the Empuraan song, added to th...(more)

Source: Janani, India Today

2.50

Mohanlal, rich production design fail to save this sequel

In Empuraan, all these weaknesses get exposed as the writer fails to create any memorable exchange or scenario even for Mohanlal whom the film literally worships. The man does not face a worthy adversary or a conflict which challenges him. Manju Warrier is thankfully not relegated to the background ...(more)

Source: Prave, The Hindu

2.75

High on style, low on substance

L2: Empuraan has stunning visuals and a few elevations, but it lacks the depth and gripping storytelling that made the prequel Lucifer a success. Mohanlal�s presence is a highlight, but the slow pace, underdeveloped characters, and lengthy runtime weigh the film down. Unless you are a die-hard Mohan...(more)

Source: 123 Telugu, 123telugu.com