L2: Empuraan, the sequel to Lucifer, grossed $2.2 million in its three-day opening weekend in North America despite limited release. Starring Mohanlal and directed by Prithviraj Sukumaran, the film demonstrates the growing influence of Indian cinema overseas. However, it faced controversy in India over political content, leading Mohanlal to apologize publicly.L2: Empuraan, the sequel to Lucifer, grossed $2.2 million in its three-day opening weekend in North America despite limited release. Starring Mohanlal and directed by Prithviraj Sukumaran, the film demonstrates the growing influence of Indian cinema overseas. However, it faced controversy in India over political content, leading Mohanlal to apologize publicly.