Mohanlal-Prithviraj Sukumaran's 'L2: Empuraan' leaked online
What's the story
Just hours after it hit the theaters, the much-awaited Malayalam film L2: Empuraan, featuring Mohanlal and Prithviraj Sukumaran, has reportedly been leaked online.
The movie was uploaded on a number of sites including Filmyzilla, Movierulez, Telegram, and Tamilrockers, Times Now reported.
This marks yet another case of a movie getting leaked online soon after its release.
About the film
'L2: Empuraan' is a sequel to 2019's 'Lucifer'
L2: Empuraan, a political action thriller, is the sequel to the 2019 hit Malayalam film Lucifer.
Directed by Sukumaran himself, the movie stars an ensemble cast including Tovino Thomas, Indrajith Sukumaran, Manju Warrier, Abhimanyu Singh, and Suraj Venjaramoodu in key roles.
The film has already crossed a major milestone, having crossed the ₹60cr mark in opening day pre-sales worldwide.
Box office clash
Sukumaran downplayed box office clash with Salman Khan's 'Sikandar'
Sukumaran, who also serves as the director of L2: Empuraan, recently spoke about the box office clash of his film and Salman Khan's Sikandar.
He told News18 Showsha, "Salman Khan is one of the biggest stars in the country, and there is no competition between the two movies. I hope it becomes a blockbuster. I will have no complaints if you watch L2: Empuraan at 11:00am and Sikandar at 1:00pm."
Impact of piracy
Piracy poses significant threat to film industry
The illegal online leak of L2: Empuraan is a major threat to the film industry.
Piracy can severely dent box office collections, impacting not just producers and distributors but the lives of innumerable people working in the industry.
Additionally, piracy undermines the hard work of artists and technicians.
Audiences are urged to watch films through legitimate means to support the industry.