¡®Some of the political...¡¯: Mohanlal breaks his silence on L2: Empuraan controversy, film set for edits

After 'L2: Empuraan' received criticism for making analogies to the Gujarat riots, actor Mohanlal has now issued an apology Mohanlal promised his supporters on Facebook that "such subjects" would not be included in the movie. He also expressed regret to his admirers "for the distress caused" in his note.

Mohanlal breaks his silence on L2: Empuraan controversy

He wrote in his note, ¡°I know that some of the political and social themes in the film Empuraan, the second part of the Lucifer franchise, have caused great distress to many of my loved ones."

He went on to explain his responsibility as an artist, ¡°As an artist, it is my duty to ensure that none of my films is hostile to any political movement, ideology or religious group."

"The Empuraan team deeply regrets the distress caused," Mohanlal said, confirming the decision to alter the film. He stated that all of those involved in the movie share responsibility for the controversy and that they have all agreed to exclude such themes.Mohanlal confirmed the close connection with his fans, stating that he had spent the last forty years of his film career living as one of them. There is no better version of Mohanlal than their love and trust, he said, adding that it continues to be his greatest strength.

L2: Empuraan cuts

After receiving input from viewers and religious organisations, the Empuraan team decided to make 17 voluntary cuts, according to a report by News18 Malayalam. Sensitive conversation is muted, and the antagonist Baba Bajrangi¡ªwhose name was criticised for allegedly having political connotations¡ªis renamed. Additionally, some sequences showing communal violence and those alluding to the Gujarat riots of 2002 have been changed or eliminated.

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