Excited for Mohanlal's 'L2: Empuraan'? Know what the title means
What's the story
The much-awaited film L2: Empuraan, starring Mohanlal and Prithviraj Sukumaran, will hit theaters on March 27.
The movie is a sequel to the blockbuster Lucifer, and Sukumaran has both directed and starred in the film.
Before you watch the project, know the title's meaning and significance.
Title significance
'Empuraan' means 'overlord': Sukumaran
In an earlier interview, Sukumaran revealed what the title means.
He shared that Empuraan is a term of immense historical and cultural significance. It means "more than a king and less than a god," taken from ancient Malayalam and Tamil dialects, reported TOI.
The word speaks of a supreme ruler, an overlord, or an unquestionable authority.
Thus, Mohanlal's character is expected to explore unprecedented territories in the upcoming film.
Production insights
'Every little penny I have....'
Separately, speaking to Pinkvilla, Sukumaran recently said, "Every little penny I have, I wanted to put it into the making of Empuraan. Mohanlal hasn't taken a single rupee for the film."
He also emphasized that the budget was carefully managed.
"Whatever money we spent will be seen on the screen," he added, stressing the fact that the film's quality will be on par with its budget.
Film expectations
'L2: Empuraan' promises global expansion and star-studded cast
L2: Empuraan is set to go global with a stellar, diverse cast featuring Tovino Thomas, Indrajith Sukumaran, Abhimanyu Singh, Eriq Ebouaney, and Jerome Flynn.
The film has already earned praise from industry giants Rajinikanth and SS Rajamouli, who lauded its trailer.
Interestingly, it also serves as a prequel to Lucifer.