Empuraan, the highly anticipated second installment in director Prithviraj Sukumaran's Lucifer trilogy, is set to hit theaters worldwide on March 27, 2025. Starring Malayalam superstar Mohanlal in the lead, the film boasts an impressive ensemble cast, including Prithviraj, Tovino Thomas, and Indrajit Sukumaran, among others. In a historic move, Empuraan will become the first Malayalam cinema to release on IMAX, offering audiences a larger-than-life cinematic experience.
The IMAX release is expected to amplify the film's visual grandeur, with Empuraan having been shot in an anamorphic format with a 1:2.8 aspect ratio. The film's director, Prithviraj Sukumaran, has been busy prepping for a whirlwind promotional tour, which will kick off in Mumbai on March 20 and conclude in Bengaluru on March 25. The trailer is likely to be launched at the Mumbai event.
Empuraan is expected to shed light on Stephen Nedumpally aka Khureshi Ab'raam's (Mohanlal) past, the Illuminati, and will serve as a lead-in to the final chapter of the trilogy. The film's treatment is expected to be darker than its predecessor, Lucifer. With its IMAX release, Empuraan promises to deliver a visually stunning and immersive cinematic experience. The film will be released simultaneously in Malayalam, Telugu, Tamil, Hindi, and Kannada, with Star producer Dil Raju's SVC Cinemas distributing it in the Telugu states.
As the release date approaches, fans can expect more updates and promotions. With its historic IMAX release, Empuraan is poised to make a significant impact on the cinematic landscape. Get ready to experience Empuraan on premium IMAX screens across the world in selected markets from March 27, 2025.