BJP Vs. congress In kerala As 'L2: Empuraan' Ignites Debate On 2002 gujarat Riots
The new malayalam film 'Empuraan,' starring mohanlal and directed byhviraj Sukumaran, has sparked a fierce political row, with the congress claiming it lays naked the 'Sangh agenda.'
The movie subtly depicts occasions tied to the gujarat riots, delving into the backstory of Zayed Masood, performed by way of Sukumaran, which suggests the savage murder of numerous Muslim families, including Masood's, by way of Hindutva activists.
It additionally casts a crucial eye at the mean exploitation of critical businesses with the aid of the ruling celebration, pronounced india these days.
The kerala Congress's social media account stated that the movie unmasks what they term the ngh schedule" of fracturing kerala and seizing manipulative control of its essential coastline and ports.
But T. Balram, who oversees the kerala Congress' social media, admitted he hadn't watched 'Empuraan,' remarking, "I don't know what it's like. However, I suppose a few humans have not favored it."
In a lively FB submit, palakkad congress mla Rahul Mamkoothathil championed the film, likening it to the divisive 'The kerala Story' and slamming what he knows as the "hatred factory of Sangh Parivar." He praised the film's technical excellence and the standout performances of its actors.
Bineesh Kodiyeri, son of former CPIM secretary Kodiyeri Balakrishnan, additionally lauded the movie.
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Kodiyeri, who serves as joint secretary of the kerala Cricket affiliation, commented, "In cutting-edge india, if a huge budget movie is saying that the Sangh Parivar is ruling the U.S.A. by using inciting riots in gujarat, it takes lots of courage."
BJP state secretary S. Suresh, however, downplayed the controversy, announcing, "Empuraan film is not a political problem. The kerala BJP may not intrude in it. movie enthusiasts have the liberty to observe the movie and support or criticize it."
'L2: Empuraan,' the observe-up to the 2019 malayalam hit 'Lucifer,' hits displays on march 27, 2025. The action mystery enjoyed a stellar debut, with early change estimates suggesting it raked in kind of Rs 22 crore net at the home box office, making it the most important opener in malayalam cinema history.
The movie boasts a star-studded solid, along with mohanlal, Sukumaran, Tovino Thomas, Manju Warrier, abhimanyu Singh, Andrea Tivadar, Jerome Flynn, indrajith Sukumaran, Eriq Ebouaney, and Suraj Venjaramoodu.
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