‘L2: Empuraan’ Only Malayalam Film in IMDb’s Most Anticipated Indian Movies of 2025

The highly awaited sequel L2: Empuraan starring The Complete Actor Mohanlal in the lead, has secured the 8th spot in IMDb’s list of Most Anticipated Indian Movies of 2025, making it the only Malayalam film to feature in the top 20. Directed by Prithviraj Sukumaran and written by Murali Gopy, L2: Empuraan is the follow-up to the 2019 blockbuster Lucifer, which marked Prithviraj’s directorial debut.

Lucifer, starring Mohanlal in the iconic role of Stephen Nedumpally, enthralled audiences with its political intrigue, intense action, and thrilling revelations. The film grossed over ₹128 crore worldwide and is regarded as one of the biggest hits in Malayalam cinema. The sequel, L2: Empuraan, promises to take the narrative to an international scale, exploring the mysterious past and powerful persona of Mohanlal’s character. With a stellar cast that includes Prithviraj Sukumaran, Tovino Thomas, and Manju Warrier, the film is slated to release on March 27, 2025.

IMDb’s list is dominated by big Bollywood and pan-Indian releases. The top 7 include Sikandar, Toxic, Coolie, Housefull 5, Baaghi 4, The Raja Saab, and War 2. Following L2, films like Deva, Chhaava, Kannappa, Kantara Chapter 1, and others round out the top 20. Fans eagerly await L2: Empuraan to recreate the magic of Lucifer!