Mohanlal's 'Empuraan' Re-Censored After Facing Backlash

Kochi, March 30 - Superstar Mohanlal's action thriller is doing excellent business in the home state, Kerala and at the overseas box office and is already one of the biggest Malayalam grossers of all time. However, the movie has come under fire amid its box office dominance for allegedly displaying an anti-Hindu agenda.

According to the latest reports, the producers have decided to re-edit and re-censor the film after massive backlash and protests. It is said that the scene related to the Gujarat Riots has been cut heavily, and the name of the antagonist has also been reportedly changed.

There are as many as 17 cuts, including muting some parts related to the National Investigation Agency, in the new version of the film, which has been censored by a new board. The latest version will reportedly start playing in theatres Monday or Tuesday.

Amid the growing tensions, it is being reported in the Malayalam media that superstar Mohanlal is upset with the makers over the controversy. It is said that the actor didn't watch the full movie before and has now reportedly asked the team to remove the scenes that caused the controversy.

Meanwhile, Empuraan has crossed 150 crores gross collection at the worldwide box office at the time of writing this piece. It will emerge as the second biggest Malayalam grosser of all-time at the end of the day (4th day) and is likely to secure the first position before the first week ends by topping Manjummel Boys (241 crores gross).

Stay tuned...