Unwanted Issues: Empuraan Caught In Deep Mess Now?

Usually, when a pan Indian film releases in theatres, there is a lot of discussion about the box office performance and theatrical returns of the film. In the case of Malayalam film Empuraan, the situation is exactly opposite.

Despite featuring several veteran Malayalam stars like Mohanlal and Prithviraj Sukumaran. In the lead roles, this film has become a leading topic of political discussion.

After reports emerged, claiming that this film drives an anti-Hindu narrative and has questionable narratives regarding the Muslim community. It has now landed in the hot mess devised by the central authorities.

As per the latest reports, The Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted raids on April 4, 2025, at the offices of Gokulam Gopalan, producer of the Malayalam film L2: Empuraan. The searches took place at his chit fund offices in Kerala and Chennai’s Kodambakkam. While the reason for the raids hasn’t been officially revealed, their timing has sparked speculation about political motivations.

The film had earlier attracted criticism from BJP leaders and right-wing groups over its content, leading to edits and the removal of a “special thanks” credit to BJP MP Suresh Gopi. Meanwhile, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman dismissed claims linking ED raids to political donations.

At a time, when there is discussion about the kind of interlude, there is between cinema and politics, this controversy involving this Malayalam biggie Empuraan is leading to many discussions all over.