L2: Empuraan Faces Edits Following Backlash Over Gujarat Riots Depiction

The production team confirms 17 CBFC-mandated cuts, including changes to riot scenes and the antagonist's name, with a revised version expected soon.

The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has ordered 17 changes to L2: Empuraan, including edits to riot sequences, scenes of violence against women, and the antagonist's name.
Actor Mohanlal and the production team have issued public apologies, expressing regret for the distress caused and confirming the mandated edits.
The BJP and RSS have criticized the film for allegedly distorting history, while Congress and Left-wing groups have defended it as an exercise in freedom of expression.
Despite the controversy, the film has achieved significant box office success, crossing ₹100 crore globally within two days of release.
The revised version of the film is expected to be submitted to the CBFC in the coming days for re-approval before further screenings.