‘L2: Empuraan’ turns into first Malayalam movie to launch in IMAX

The official IMAX poster for ‘L2: Empuraan’
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Malayalam cinema is about to attain a significant milestone as L2: Empuraan turns into the primary movie from the business to launch in IMAX format. The anticipated sequel to Lucifer (2019) is slated for a grand premiere on March 27, marking the subsequent step within the technical evolution of Malayalam movies.
Director Prithviraj Sukumaran had beforehand addressed followers’ queries about an IMAX launch, stating that the movie was not shot utilizing full-format lenses and that he most well-liked to take care of an anamorphic 1:2.8 facet ratio for the trilogy. Nevertheless, he later hinted at the opportunity of an IMAX launch, saying, “Speak about future and divine intervention! Trendy IMAX mastering expertise is a factor of surprise! Let’s see..”
The filmmakers are optimistic that this transfer will pave the best way for a long-term collaboration between IMAX and Malayalam cinema. They expressed their hope that L2: Empuraan‘s IMAX launch could be the “starting of an extended and illustrious affiliation.”
Returning to his position as Khureshi Ab’raam (Stephen Nedumpally), Mohanlal leads the solid alongside Tovino Thomas, Manju Warrier, Indrajith Sukumaran, and worldwide actors Jerome Flynn, Eriq Ebouaney, and Andrea Tivadar. Prithviraj Sukumaran reprises his position as Zayed Masood, described because the “Emperor’s Basic.”

Cinematographer Sujith Vaassudev and composer Deepak Dev additionally return for the sequel, with Akhilesh Mohan dealing with modifying. The movie is collectively produced by Aashirvad Cinemas and Lyca Productions.
Revealed – March 19, 2025 10:06 am IST