Bengaluru college declares holiday for film release

A private college in Bengaluru has declared March 27 a holiday to celebrate the release of the film "L2: Empuraan." The college, Good Shepherd Institutions, organized a special screening just for its students and staff. The announcement was made on Instagram. The college's management expressed their excitement, highlighting the enthusiasm of their managing director, who is a big fan of the film's lead actor, Mohanlal. They have arranged a 7 a.m. screening for students at Movietime Cinemas in YGR Mall. The college described "Empuraan" as a significant event and a tribute to the film's star and director. They called the movie "not just a sequel, it's a sensation!" Fans are eagerly anticipating its release, and the excitement is evident. In just 24 hours, the film's pre-release tickets sold out on the BookMyShow app. It made headlines by selling almost 100,000 tickets in one hour, setting a record. "Empuraan" is also expected to be the first Malayalam film to screen globally, starting at 6 a.m. on March 27.