On Thursday, Rajinikanth and SS Rajamouli expressed their admiration for Mohanlal and Prithviraj Sukumaran’s upcoming film, L2: Empuraan. The film’s trailer, which was released online on March 20, generated significant excitement, prompting both the superstar and the renowned director to share their thoughts on social media platform X.
Rajamouli, the director of RRR, described the trailer as “truly magnetic,” while Rajinikanth congratulated Mohanlal for the “fantastic work” showcased in the film. Rajamouli wrote, “#EMPURAAN trailer hooked me from the very first shot. @Mohanlal sir’s commanding presence is truly magnetic! Massive scale, stunning action. This already feels like a blockbuster, @PrithviOfficial. Wishing the #L2E team a grand release on March 27!” (sic).L2: Empuraan serves as the sequel to the 2019 hit film Lucifer, featuring Mohanlal and Sukumaran.
#EMPURAAN trailer hooked me from the very first shot… @Mohanlal sir’s commanding presence is truly magnetic! Massive scale, stunning action
this already feels like a blockbuster @PrithviOfficialWishing the #L2E team a grand release on March 27!
https://t.co/U8ZAMlKPCE— rajamouli ss (@ssrajamouli) March 20, 2025
This political-action thriller is poised to be a major Eid release this year. Rajinikanth acknowledged the hard work of the entire team in his message, praising how well L2: Empuraan has come together. He stated, “Watched the trailer of my dear Mohan’s @Mohanlal and @PrithviOfficial Prithvi’s film #Empuraan… fantastic work, Congratulations!!! I wish the team all the best for the release.
Watched the trailer of my dear Mohan’s @Mohanlal and @PrithviOfficial Prithvi ‘s film #Empuraan .. fantastic work , congratulations !!! I wish the team all the best for the release. God bless https://t.co/5GCUGAXEEf
— Rajinikanth (@rajinikanth) March 20, 2025
God bless!” (sic).The under-four-minute trailer reveals intriguing sub-plots, with Mohanlal prominently featured as the savior, Stephen Nedumpally. In addition to Mohanlal and Prithviraj Sukumaran, the film boasts a talented cast that includes Tovino Thomas, Nikhat Hegde (sister of Aamir Khan), Manju Warrier, Suraj Venjaramoodu, and Jerome Flynn from Game of Thrones, among others.
