Mohanlal responds to backlash by removing scenes from L2: Empuraan
- Mohanlal's film L2: Empuraan faced backlash from Hindu nationalist groups shortly after its release.
- The film has grossed over $20 million at the global box office in four days, indicating strong audience interest.
- Amidst the controversy, the filmmakers decided to remove certain scenes to address public concerns and ensure broad acceptance.
In India, the film L2: Empuraan, starring Indian superstar Mohanlal, faced significant backlash after its release on Thursday. The film's portrayal of certain political and social themes led to criticism from Hindu nationalist groups. Following the outcry, Mohanlal took to social media to express his regret and announced that the film's team had decided to remove some scenes identified as problematic. Producer Gokulam Gopalan also urged director Prithviraj Sukumaran to make changes that could alleviate public concerns. Despite the controversy, the film achieved remarkable success at the box office, grossing over $20 million globally within its first four days. Mohanlal emphasized the responsibility of artists to create content that does not offend any political or religious group. Various political parties, including the Communist Party of India (Marxist) and the Congress party, expressed support for the film amidst the criticism. Meanwhile, BJP leaders claimed they did not launch a formal campaign against the movie, asserting that everyone has the right to express their views.