Actor-director Prithviraj Sukumaran and Mohanlal’s L2: Empuraan has been facing backlash over its alleged portrayal of the 2002 Gujarat riots, which took place during Narendra Modi`s tenure as the state’s Chief Minister. Now, with reports going around that CBFC has asked the makers to release a fresh version with 17 new cuts, Mohanlal has put out an apology for his fans "for the distress caused" and assured the audience that the required subject will be removed from the film.

Mohanlal apologises to fans for L2: Empuraan

In his post, Mohanlal, while apologizing to his fans, shared, "I have come to know that some of the political and social themes that have come into play in the film Empuraan, the second part of the Lucifer franchise, have caused great distress to many of my loved ones. As an artiste, it is my duty to ensure that none of my films harbors hatred towards any political movement, ideology, or sect."