This Bengaluru College Declares a Holiday on March 27 – Here’s Why

For students of Good Shepherd College in Bengaluru, March 27 is no ordinary day-it's a celebration. The college has declared a holiday, not for exams or academic reasons, but to mark the release of Mohanlal's highly anticipated film, L2: Empuraan.

Taking their excitement a step further, the college management has arranged a free First Day First Show (FDFS) screening exclusively for its students. The special screening is scheduled for 7:00 AM at Movietime Cinemas, YGR Mall, Rajarajeshwari Nagar, ensuring that students get a front-row experience of the much-awaited Malayalam film.

The decision to grant a day off stems from the college chairman's immense admiration for Mohanlal. A devoted fan of the actor, he wanted to make the film's release a memorable event for the institution. Announcing the break in a playful manner, the college declared, "Lights, Camera, Holiday!", much to the delight of students.

The administration also took to social media to share its enthusiasm, stating, "When passion and fandom unite, history is made! Our beloved MD, a devoted fan of Lalettan, has orchestrated a special screening of Empuraan to honor the brilliance of Mohanlal and the visionary direction of Prithviraj Sukumaran. This is more than just a film-it's a phenomenon!"

A Star-Studded Sequel with Global Buzz

L2: Empuraan is one of the most expensive Malayalam films ever made and features a power-packed ensemble cast, including Mohanlal, Manju Warrier, Tovino Thomas, Abhimanyu Singh, and Suraj Venjaramoodu. The film also introduces international stars such as Game of Thrones actor Jerome Flynn, along with Eriq Ebouaney and Andrea Tivadar.

Scheduled for a grand release on March 27, the film's first show in India will begin at 6:00 AM IST, with worldwide screenings aligning with different time zones. A sequel to the 2019 blockbuster Lucifer, L2: Empuraan sees Mohanlal reprise his role as Khureshi-Ab'raam, aka Stephen Nedumpally. Director Prithviraj Sukumaran not only returns behind the camera but also reprises his character, Zayed Masood.

Adding to the box office excitement, L2: Empuraan will be competing with Salman Khan's much-anticipated action thriller Sikandar, which is set to release on March 30.

With such an electrifying atmosphere surrounding the film, Good Shepherd College's unique celebration only adds to the hype. For students, this is more than just a holiday-it's a once-in-a-lifetime fan experience.