Empuraan featuring Mohanlal and Prithviraj faced backlash from Hindu Nationalist groups, leading to multiple scenes being cut. Mohanlal apologized and stated the film's edits aim to avoid offending any groups.

The Film Employees Federation of Kerala (FEFKA) has condemned social media attacks on filmmaker Prithviraj Sukumaran and superstar Mohanlal amid Empuraan controversy. They emphasised the importance of constructive criticism and solidarity with L2: Empuraan's creators.