L2: Empuraan starring Mohanlal in the lead has released in theaters on March 27, and the early reviews that are coming in for the Malayalam movie have been in favour of the movie. A sequel to the political action thriller Lucifer (2019), L2: Empuraan is set five years after the first film events, and seemingly plays out as a revenge drama. 

L2E is getting praises for its technical brilliance, and international standard visuals. A production venture of Aashirvad Cinemas, Sree Gokulam Movies, and Lyca Productions, Empuraan has also confirmed of the arrival of the third film titled L3: The Beginning. 

Some L2: Empuraan reviews as found on X: 

Yes....thudarum 🔥

— Shyam Krishnan (@ShyamkrishnanB) March 27, 2025

#L2Empuraan
Mahnn....This single sequence and its theatre response was worthy for my ₹200 fanshow ticket 🥵🔥

Peak level settinggg & execution📈#Mohanlal | #Prithviraj | #Empuraan pic.twitter.com/svBIKyOQOU

— മിന്നൽ ടോമി ⚡ (@tomy_ignatious) March 27, 2025

The film PEAKS in making.
That jungle fight scene itself is WORTH EVERY PENNY.
That’s how everyone has wanted to see Mohanlal since the longest time.

There are a few drawbacks compared to L1. Will mention that in my full review.

Prithvi and Deepak Dev, love you!#L2Empuraan

— Nandan (@__nndn__) March 27, 2025

#Empuraan I still can’t believe how Murali Gopy wrote a sequel as a typical revenge drama, in stark contrast to the multilayered and classy #Lucifer.
In my view, it's an okayish watch that offers a spectacular visual treat but lacks depth in its storytelling #L2E #L2Empuraan pic.twitter.com/8WSjv6Av0F

— 💛 Sniஷ்💛 (@itsmeSunish) March 27, 2025

#Empuraan (4/5) is BEYOND KICKASS Power-packed sequel from #Prithviraj 👏

A befitting tribute to the one and only #Lalettan 🥵

The cliffhanger ending sets the stage for Part 3, promising another cinematic extravaganza 👍#Mohanlal the OG Mass King 👑 reigns supreme #L2Empuraan pic.twitter.com/jVgW4nm9lK

— Gautham Nanban 📉 (@GauthamNanban) March 27, 2025

Women Written by Murali Gopi 🔥#EMPURAAN pic.twitter.com/r8ujCtfnBP

— adhipix 🦉 (@adhipix666) March 27, 2025

#Empuraan is a game-changer for Malayalam cinema!

Bigger, better, and grander than the first part in every way!@PrithviOfficial delivers yet again, presenting Lalettan in the most electrifying way possible!

🔥 3.75/5 – A MASSIVE BLOCKBUSTER LOADING! 🔥#L2Empuraan https://t.co/QPRKQz4F52 pic.twitter.com/VPokDKDVVa

— Dragon ⚕️👨🏻‍⚕️ (@ImBack2025) March 27, 2025

Good First Half
lalettan Screen Presence 🥵🥵#L2Empuraan

— Maverick (@Shiva_Nolanism) March 27, 2025

#L2Empuraan [3.5/5] : A Technically solid action thriller that has several mass moments..@Mohanlal 's screen presence saves the movie..@PrithviOfficial scenes are a treat for fans..

When they are together, the audience gets the most entertainment..

Screenplay could have…

— Ramesh Bala (@rameshlaus) March 27, 2025

An average commercial entertainer with enough high moments.
Writing could have been better.
Top notch making.
Technically brilliant.#Empuraan #L2Empuraan #Mohanlal #PrithvirakSukumaran pic.twitter.com/Uq90M9n8j7

— Gautham Krishna (@gauthamats) March 27, 2025

#L2Empuraan pic.twitter.com/E1ba5U1soU

— Rahul Devadasan (@RahulDevadasan6) March 27, 2025

#Empuraan An International Masala Mixer Stuff From Prithvi With A Terrific Second Half ! L Shines As Both Ka&L 😎

Vaada Recreation, Priyadarshini Episodes, PhirZinda Finale, Lucifer Referencs Second Half Filled With Many Moments! Last But No Least Tail End To #L3 The… pic.twitter.com/YezU3xfOqO

— Jaseel Muhammed (@JaseelMhd_GOAT) March 27, 2025

#Empuraan One Word Review : Toofan🔥
A film that will set a benchmark for Mollywood for years to come! #L has once again proven he's the GOAT. Hats off to #Prithviraj the mastermind behind this epic masterpiece. Indian cinema will celebrate this masterclass frm Mwood🦉❤️ #L2E pic.twitter.com/jEweA8Bkov

— Ananthan T J (@ananthantj) March 27, 2025

Blockbuster #Empuraan🔥🔥🔥@Mohanlal @PrithviOfficial pic.twitter.com/ZJJ2fRmX0T

— Kavitha Theatre (@kavitha_theatre) March 27, 2025

#EMPURAAN is A F₹CKING ABSOLUTE CINEMA in The History Of Mollywood!@PrithviOfficial You Did It Man Thank You For Making Proud Our Industry & Unleashing My Lalettan in a Way How We Want To See😭🔥

INDUSTRY HIT ONE - 5/5⭐ pic.twitter.com/5xzSbgjdyJ

— Abin Babu 🦇 (@AbinBabu2255) March 27, 2025

#L2E aka #Empuraan

An well written story and screenplay .. excellent cinematography with mind blowing action sequences🔥💥some of violence scenes in first 30 mins was hard to watch 🫣

Every characters had equal screen space to perform and did well.. some minor flaws are there… pic.twitter.com/5A0II9bHOw

— SmartBarani (@SmartBarani) March 27, 2025

Also starring Prithviraj Sukumaran, Manju Warrier, Tovino Thomas, Indrajith Sukumaran, among others, L2: Empuraan is written by Murali Gopy and directed by Prithviraj Sukumaran. The movie has Deepak Dev for music.