Amid controversy over the depiction of alleged Gujarat riots in L2: Empuraan, the makers have reportedly decided to make some changes to the film.
As per Times of India, the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has ordered 17 changes to the Mohanlal-starrer. The movie, directed by Prithviraj Sukumaran, released in theatres on March 27.
CBFC orders changes to L2: Empuraan
The report, citing its sources, shared that after the intervention from the Centre, CBFC’s office in Kerala reviewed the film and asked the team for the edits. If the revised version of L2: Empuraan is submitted by Monday, the film is expected to be approved for screening in the next few days.
What L2: Empuraan producer has said
Reportedly, the film’s producers have agreed to make the changes. Producer Gokulam Gopalan told Times of India that he has instructed L2: Empuraan director Prithviraj to make the changes “if any scenes or dialogues in the movie had hurt anyone”.
What led to a row over L2: Empuraan scenes
Citing the production team of the film, news agency ANI reported that the changes include edits to riot sequences and scenes relating to violence against women. In the film, there is a long sequence depicting the 2002 Gujarat riots. It features one of the perpetrators as the main antagonist. The portrayal of the sensitive issue led to political turmoil in Kerala.
