Mohanlal's highly anticipated sequel, L2: Empuraan,
has taken the Malayalam film industry by storm, recording a historic ₹22 crore
collection on its opening day. Directed by Prithviraj Sukumaran, the
film has now set the benchmark for the biggest opening in Malayalam cinema
history.
Box Office Records: A New Chapter for Malayalam Cinema
According to trade tracker Sacnilk, L2: Empuraan
collected ₹22 crore net in India on its first day, surpassing all
previous records:
- Malayalam
collection: ₹19.45 crore
- Telugu
collection: ₹1.2 crore
- Hindi,
Tamil, Kannada (combined): ₹1.35 crore
The film registered a massive 60% occupancy in
Malayalam screenings, with strongholds like Kochi and Kozhikode
recording over 90% sold-out shows.
Breaking Previous Records
Before L2: Empuraan, the highest opening for a
Malayalam film was:
- The
Goat Life (2024) – ₹8.95 crore
- Lucifer
(2019) – ₹6.10 crore
With Empuraan crossing ₹22 crore, it has more
than doubled the previous record, proving the increasing box office
potential of Malayalam cinema.
Will L2: Empuraan Cross ₹200 Crore?
Malayalam films, despite their strong content, haven't
always dominated box office numbers. Until 2019, no Malayalam film had
even crossed ₹100 crore worldwide. That changed with Lucifer.
More recently, Manjummel Boys became the first Malayalam film to cross
₹200 crore.
Given its mass action appeal and extended weekend
boost, L2: Empuraan is on track to break the ₹200 crore barrier,
making it a landmark film for Mollywood.
About L2: Empuraan
L2: Empuraan is the highly awaited sequel to Lucifer
(2019) and the second part of an ambitious trilogy. The film blends socio-political
drama with intense action, with Mohanlal reprising his iconic role.
Star Cast:
- Mohanlal
- Prithviraj
Sukumaran
- Tovino
Thomas
- Abhimanyu
Singh
- Indrajith
Sukumaran
- Manju
Warrier
The film has been released in multiple languages,
including Malayalam, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada, but its core
success remains in its home industry.
What’s Next?
While mass action films tend to see a drop in collections
after the first weekend, strong word of mouth could keep Empuraan
soaring in the coming days. If it maintains momentum, it might become the highest-grossing
Malayalam film ever.
Stay tuned for more box office updates!