Mohanlal-starrer helps revive theatres

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- ANNA JOSE @Kochi

THE release of Mohanlal's L2: Empuraan, despite controversies, has played a significant role in reviving theatres in Kerala, which had been struggling with low footfall since the pandemic. Since the movie's release on March 27, around 750 theatres across the state have seen packed screenings. With reports of the film undergoing re-censoring, there is a surge in demand to watch the current version before the revised edition is released.

"Expectations were high ever since the film was announced, and the response has been overwhelmingly positive. Theatres across the state have been running housefull for the past four days, with several even hosting 24-hour screenings," said Liberty Basheer, a theatre owner.

Typically, the success of a film is determined by the response of youngsters and social media post its release. However, L2: Empuraan has defied this trend.