L2: Empuraan is a Malayalam-language action thriller directed by Prithviraj Sukumaran, serving as the second installment in a planned trilogy following the 2019 film Lucifer. The narrative delves into the enigmatic past of Stephen Nedumpally, also known as Khureshi Ab'raam, exploring his ascent to power within an international crime syndicate and the ramifications of his departure from Kerala politics. The film features an ensemble cast, including Mohanlal reprising his role as Stephen Nedumpally/Khureshi Ab'raam, alongside Prithviraj Sukumaran, Manju Warrier, Tovino Thomas, Indrajith Sukumaran, and Saniya Iyappan. Produced jointly by Lyca Productions and Aashirvad Cinemas, with music composed by Deepak Dev, the film showcases cinematography by Sujith Vaassudev. Filming spanned various locations, including Faridabad, Shimla, Leh, the United Kingdom, the United States, Chennai, Gujarat, Hyderabad, the United Arab Emirates, Mumbai, and Kerala