section_path: Reception/Critical response
section_name: Critical response
paragraph_text: Critical response
  
  S. R. Praveen of The Hindu wrote that "Mohanlal, rich production design fail to save this sequel". Anna Mathews of Times of India gave 3.5/5 stars and wrote that " L2: Empuraan doesn't quite match the punch of Lucifer". Ganesh Aaglave of Firstpost gave 3.5/5 stars and wrote "Mohanlal & Prithviraj Sukumaran starrer action-thriller is high on swag, charisma & technical brilliance". Pooja Pillai of Eastern Eye wrote that "Despite its storytelling flaws, the film remains a grand theatrical spectacle best experienced on the big screen with all its cinematic flair." Sanjith Sidhardhan of OTTplay gave 3.5/5 stars and wrote "Prithviraj Sukumaran elevates the stakes with an ambitious but less nuanced follow-up to Lucifer ". Sajin Shrijith of the The Week rated 3/5 and wrote, "The second chapter of 'Lucifer' is too pre-occupied with eyeball-catching visualisation than storytelling prowess, and suffers a little as a result."
  
  Goutham S of Pinkvilla gave 4/5 stars and wrote "Mohanlal starrer acts as mirror to socio-political narrative with string of new foes lining up to vanquish Khureshi". BVS Prakash of Deccan Chronicle gave 2.5/5 stars and wrote that " L2: Empuraan struggles to match the impact of its predecessor but remains an intriguing watch for fans of Lucifer". Janani K of India Today gave 3/5 stars and wrote "Director Prithviraj Sukumaran's L2: Empuraan is a fitting sequel to Lucifer. Mounted on a grand scale, the film displays convenient writing but makes up with stunning visuals." Anandu Suresh of The Indian Express gave 3/5 stars and wrote "Prithviraj Sukumaran's Mohanlal-starrer is certainly not another run-of-the-mill pan-Indian film that exists solely to scream "look what our star can do!". Kirubhankar Purushothaman of News18 gave 3.5/5 stars and wrote "Prithviraj Effectively Scales Up Mohanlal's Lucifer To Greater Heights".
  
  Rohit Panikker of Times Now gave 3.5/5 stars and wrote " L2: Empuraan is a befitting addition to the Lucifer universe, and entertains you through and through despite its extra run-time and extensive world-building." Bollywood Hungama gave 3/5 stars and wrote " L2: Empuraan boasts mass appeal, grandeur, and stellar performances." Arjun Menon of Rediff gave 3.5/5 stars and wrote " L2: Empuraan is an ambitious sequel that is bigger, bolder and timid in equal measure". Pratyusha Sista of Telangana Today wrote " L2: Empuraan is a gripping political thriller that delivers on all fronts—story, action, and performances. It's a well-connected sequel that avoids unnecessary drama, keeping audiences hooked for the entire 180-minute runtime. Whether you're a Lucifer fan or a newcomer, this film is a must-watch in theatres for its larger-than-life experience".
  
  S. R. Praveen of The Hindu wrote that "Mohanlal, rich production design fail to save this sequel". Anna Mathews of Times of India gave 3.5/5 stars and wrote that " L2: Empuraan doesn't quite match the punch of Lucifer". Ganesh Aaglave of Firstpost gave 3.5/5 stars and wrote "Mohanlal & Prithviraj Sukumaran starrer action-thriller is high on swag, charisma & technical brilliance". Pooja Pillai of Eastern Eye wrote that "Despite its storytelling flaws, the film remains a grand theatrical spectacle best experienced on the big screen with all its cinematic flair." Sanjith Sidhardhan of OTTplay gave 3.5/5 stars and wrote "Prithviraj Sukumaran elevates the stakes with an ambitious but less nuanced follow-up to Lucifer ". Sajin Shrijith of the The Week rated 3/5 and wrote, "The second chapter of 'Lucifer' is too pre-occupied with eyeball-catching visualisation than storytelling prowess, and suffers a little as a result."
  
  Goutham S of Pinkvilla gave 4/5 stars and wrote "Mohanlal starrer acts as mirror to socio-political narrative with string of new foes lining up to vanquish Khureshi". BVS Prakash of Deccan Chronicle gave 2.5/5 stars and wrote that " L2: Empuraan struggles to match the impact of its predecessor but remains an intriguing watch for fans of Lucifer". Janani K of India Today gave 3/5 stars and wrote "Director Prithviraj Sukumaran's L2: Empuraan is a fitting sequel to Lucifer. Mounted on a grand scale, the film displays convenient writing but makes up with stunning visuals." Anandu Suresh of The Indian Express gave 3/5 stars and wrote "Prithviraj Sukumaran's Mohanlal-starrer is certainly not another run-of-the-mill pan-Indian film that exists solely to scream "look what our star can do!". Kirubhankar Purushothaman of News18 gave 3.5/5 stars and wrote "Prithviraj Effectively Scales Up Mohanlal's Lucifer To Greater Heights".
  
  Rohit Panikker of Times Now gave 3.5/5 stars and wrote " L2: Empuraan is a befitting addition to the Lucifer universe, and entertains you through and through despite its extra run-time and extensive world-building." Bollywood Hungama gave 3/5 stars and wrote " L2: Empuraan boasts mass appeal, grandeur, and stellar performances." Arjun Menon of Rediff gave 3.5/5 stars and wrote " L2: Empuraan is an ambitious sequel that is bigger, bolder and timid in equal measure". Pratyusha Sista of Telangana Today wrote " L2: Empuraan is a gripping political thriller that delivers on all fronts—story, action, and performances. It's a well-connected sequel that avoids unnecessary drama, keeping audiences hooked for the entire 180-minute runtime. Whether you're a Lucifer fan or a newcomer, this film is a must-watch in theatres for its larger-than-life experience".