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South Indian theatrical and OTT releases to watch out for in March: Empuraan, Hari Hara Veera Mallu, and more

South Indian theatrical and OTT releases to watch out for in March: Empuraan, Hari Hara Veera Mallu, and more

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We’re just two months into 2025, and it is fair to say that the South Indian films have had a fantastic opening to the year. The South film industry has come out with exciting films like Marco, Daaku Maharaaj, Choo Mantar, and more.  However, by the looks of it, March is set to be an even better year with films releasing in theaters as well as OTT. Check out the list below: South Indian theatrical releases in March 1. L2: Empuraan Cast: Mohanlal, Manju Warrier, Prithviraj Sukumaran, Tovino Thomas, Indrajith Sukumaran Release Date: March 27th Empuraan is undoubtedly one of the most anticipated Malayalam films of 2025. It marks Prithviraj Sukumaran’s third directorial venture. The film is a sequel to the 2019 film Lucifer and is set to be the second part of the Lucifer Trilogy. The film is said to be a political action thriller that will establish the dynamics between Khureshi Ab’ram and Stephen Nedumpally, Mohanlal’s two alter-egos. 2. Hari Hara Veera Mallu: Part 1 Cast: Pawan Kalyan, Bobby Deol, Nidhhi Agerwal, Nargis …

Prithviraj Sukumaran reveals new details about Mohanlal-starrer L2; reveals how Empuraan will answer unanswered questions

Prithviraj Sukumaran reveals new details about Mohanlal-starrer L2; reveals how Empuraan will answer unanswered questions

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With just over a month left until the release of Empuraan, the film’s makers have begun sharing glimpses of promotional content. In a recent two-minute video, director Prithviraj Sukumaran delved deeper into his character, Zayed Masood. In Lucifer, Zayed Masood made a brief yet impactful appearance, serving as the right-hand man of Stephen Nedumpally, played by Mohanlal. However, the character had limited screen time, leaving much to be explored. In the video shared by Aashirvad Cinemas, Prithviraj spoke about his character’s expanded role in L2: Empuraan. He revealed that Zayed Masood will have a much more significant presence in the sequel. Like all the characters in the film, Zayed has a well-defined backstory, which will be explored in depth. Prithviraj further added that in Lucifer, audiences only saw a glimpse of Zayed. However, in Empuraan, they will witness how he first became involved with Khureshi Ab’raam and eventually rose to become his right-hand man. Addressing the multiple characters in Lucifer, the director acknowledged that while the film had a complex narrative, it maintained a logical …

Thudarum 1st single OUT: Mohanlal and Shobana embrace their vintage love with a melodious track titled Kanmanipoove

Thudarum 1st single OUT: Mohanlal and Shobana embrace their vintage love with a melodious track titled Kanmanipoove

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Mohanlal-starrer Thudarum is gearing up for its release later this year, and ahead of the same, the makers have unveiled a romantic track from the movie titled Kanmanipoove. The song features a compilation of stills from the movie, offering a glimpse into the characters portrayed by Mohanlal and Shobana as the leading pair. The visuals show a vintage-style aesthetic, making it a perfect example of romance done right. See the first single from Thudarum here: The song Kanmanipoove from Thudarum is composed by Jakes Bejoy, with MG Sreekumar providing the vocals. The lyrics are penned by BK Harinarayanan. The upcoming movie Thudarum is helmed by Saudi Vellakka fame Tharun Moorthy, based on a script written by himself and KR Sunil. The film is touted to be a dramatic thriller. Apart from Mohanlal and Shobana, the movie also features an ensemble cast, including Farhaan Faasil, Maniyanpilla Raju, Binu Pappu, Nandu, Irshad Ali, and many more in key roles. While the official release date of the movie is yet to be announced by the makers, it is …

Mohanlal’s Empuraan producer Antony Perumbavoor fires back at Suresh Kumar; says a strike will not be beneficial in any way

Mohanlal’s Empuraan producer Antony Perumbavoor fires back at Suresh Kumar; says a strike will not be beneficial in any way

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Mohanlal’s upcoming political action film Empuraan is undoubtedly one of the most anticipated films of 2025. The film recently made headlines but for the wrong reasons, following a statement by Kerala Film Producers Association (KFPA) Vice President, Suresh Kumar, revealed that the film has surpassed a budget of 140 crores, without including the actors’ fees.  The statement from Suresh Kumar came amidst a press meet, where he mentioned that the Malayalam Film Industry would face a total shutdown from June 1st, as a protest against the exorbitantly high remuneration demanded by actors. Furthermore, the veteran producer also demanded that GST be withdrawn from the industry along with the entertainment tax.  In the latest turn of events, Antony Perumbavoor, who is the producer of the Mohanlal starrer, took to social media to respond to Suresh Kumar’s announcements. Perumbavoor mentioned that he decided to share the post publicly as a direct response to his colleague’s statements which were also made publicly.  Perumbavoor, in his post, questioned Suresh Kumar’s authority in announcing a shutdown and mentioned that the …

Prithviraj Sukumaran makes SHOCKING revelation; says his film idea for Rajinikanth was meant for Shah Rukh Khan

Prithviraj Sukumaran makes SHOCKING revelation; says his film idea for Rajinikanth was meant for Shah Rukh Khan

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Prithviraj Sukumaran recently took the internet by storm after unveiling the teaser of L2: Empuraan starring Mohanlal. In a subsequent interview with Galatta India, the actor revealed that his potential film with Rajinikanth was initially meant for Shah Rukh Khan. Talking to the news outlet, Prithviraj said, “I was in London when I met Subaskaran sir of Lyca Productions. We had lunch together and I thought of pitching this idea in my mind that I wanted to do with Rajinikanth, sir. However, that pitch was actually an adaptation of an idea that I developed with someone else to direct a Hindi film that I wanted to pitch to Shah Rukh sir.” Prithviraj further went on to emphasize how Lyca Productions was interested in the project with Rajinikanth. The actor continued that it was because of his pending works, with the second schedule of Aadujeevitham taking place at that time, that he couldn’t develop the story any further. The actor concluded that due to the ongoing shoot for The Goat Life, the Rajinikanth movie didn’t pan …

Eid 2025 Box Office Clash: Sikandar gets challenged by L2E Empuraan, Hari Hara Veera Mallu and VD12 in battle royale

Eid 2025 Box Office Clash: Sikandar gets challenged by L2E Empuraan, Hari Hara Veera Mallu and VD12 in battle royale

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Eid 2025 is getting crowded, with multiple movies heating up for release across the nation. Be it Salman Khan’s Sikandar or Pawan Kalyan’s Hari Hara Veera Mallu, it will be a crucial period for box office records.  Though Salman Khan starrer Sikandar will not have any major clash from Bollywood, it will have to face fierce competition with the multiple releases from the regional industries. For the unversed, the AR Murugadoss directorial will clash with L2E Empuraan, Hari Hara Veera Mallu, and VD12 on Eid 2025. One cannot ignore L2E Empuraan and its potential at the box office. It is the second installment of the blockbuster Malayalam movie Lucifer. Directed by Prithviraj Sukumaaran, the Mohanlal starrer is eyeing a pan-India release and is expected to fare well beyond its regional borders. If it clicks with the Hindi audience, it has enough potential to dent Sikandar in its home ground.  Another big release of Eid 2025 is Hari Hara Veera Mallu, which features Pawan Kalyan in the lead role along with Bobby Deol. Though the movie …

Mohanlal reflects on his decades-long camaraderie with Mammootty and how it inspired a culture of friendship among new-generation stars

Mohanlal reflects on his decades-long camaraderie with Mammootty and how it inspired a culture of friendship among new-generation stars

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Mohanlal was recently seen at a press meet after the teaser of his much-awaited movie L2: Empuraan was unveiled. During his interaction with the media, the actor was asked about his long-lasting friendship with Mammootty and whether they fostered such a culture in Malayalam cinema. In response, the actor said, “We are all like a family. We are always in touch. There aren’t any written rules among us about doing such things; it just happens.” The actor was also asked about this in the context of director Shaji Kailas’ words prior to the re-release of the Mammootty starrer Valyettan. During an earlier interaction with the press, the veteran director revealed that he helmed the Mammootty starrer as a gift to the superstar for appearing in a cameo role in the Mohanlal starrer Narasimham. In the 2000 movie, Mohanlal played the lead protagonist, with Mammootty making a guest appearance as a lawyer. The iconic scene from the film is still considered a favorite among fans and pop culture enthusiasts. Moving forward, the two superstars are set …

EXCLUSIVE: Mohanlal calls Prithviraj Sukumaran ‘too good’ of a director as Lucifer sequel L2: Empuraan releases in 2025

EXCLUSIVE: Mohanlal calls Prithviraj Sukumaran ‘too good’ of a director as Lucifer sequel L2: Empuraan releases in 2025

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Mohanlal has recently hit the big screens with his film Barroz and is gearing up for an array of releases in 2025. Recently, the legendary actor was roped into an interview with Pinkvilla, where he provided his insight into L2: Empuraan, directed by Prithviraj Sukumaran. In his candid response, the actor said, “As we have already revealed, L2: Empuraan is a trilogy. We are also planning for a 3rd sequel. The thing is, it all depended upon the success of the first film.” “See, the responsibility of a director is a big one, and if he is convinced with the story, the script, and the actors, he would keep on trying. In such a respect, I think Prithviraj Sukumaran can bring out a good film. He is too good,” the actor concluded. Check out the Pinkvilla exclusive interview ft Mohanlal here: For those unaware, L2: Empuraan is the sequel to the 2019 blockbuster flick Lucifer, which starred Mohanlal in the lead role. The movie, directed by Prithviraj Sukumaran, told the tale of Stephen Nedumpally, a …

L2: Empuraan release date announced: Mohanlal starrer set for March 27, 2025; makers drop an intriguing poster of a mysterious figure

L2: Empuraan release date announced: Mohanlal starrer set for March 27, 2025; makers drop an intriguing poster of a mysterious figure

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Mohanlal and Prithviraj Sukumaran are finally joining hands once again for the second installment of their film series Lucifer. The second installment called L2: Empuraan is now officially announced to release on March 27, 2024. The official announcement made by the makers unveiled a special poster that featured a mysterious figure, donning a white shirt and has a red dragon symbol on his back. See the official post by makers of L2: Empuraan The movie L2: Empuraan marks as the second installment in the planned trilogy of the Lucifer series. The action film directed by Prithviraj Sukumaran would serve as both a prequel and sequel to the 2019 film Lucifer. The movie features Mohanlal once again as Khureshi-Ab’raam aka Stephen Nedumpally with an ensemble cast of actors like Manju Warrier, Tovino Thomas, Indrajith Sukumaran, Saniya Iyappan, Arjun Das, Saikumar, Baiju Santhosh, and many more in key roles. The 2019 movie was a political actioner that starts off with a power struggle after the demise of a prominent leader in Kerala. With various forces trying to …