Despite ongoing controversies, the release of Mohanlal’s L2: Empuraan has become a turning point for Kerala’s theatres, which have been struggling with low footfall since the pandemic. Since its release on March 27, around 750 theatres across the state have seen packed screenings. Amid reports of the film undergoing re-censoring, there has been a surge in demand to watch the current version before the revised edition hits the screens.