Bengaluru college gives free tickets and declares holiday for watching Mohanlal’s ‘Empuraan’ Malayalam movie first day
Good Shepherd College has chosen to observe a holiday on March 27 to commemorate the grand release of the Mohanlal-led film L2: Empuraan. Going beyond the norm, the administration has not only sanctioned a day off but has also arranged for an exclusive screening for all its students.
The institution publicized this decision through an official announcement that enthusiastically stated, “Lights, Camera, Holiday!” This unique gesture is rooted in the deep admiration that the college chairman holds for Mohanlal, making the initiative a heartfelt homage to the legendary Malayalam actor.
“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," the announcement read.
As per a Times of India report, the management has scheduled a 7 a.m. screening at Movietime Cinemas, YGR Mall, Rajarajeshwari Nagar, and is offering free tickets to all students.
Granting holidays to mark the release of major films is a tradition widely observed in the southern regions of India. In 2023, several businesses and corporations in Bengaluru and Chennai granted leave to their employees on the day Jailer, starring Rajinikanth, premiered. Likewise, during the release of Kabali in 2016, numerous academic institutions across Karnataka and Tamil Nadu suspended operations to allow students and staff to witness the film’s debut.
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