L2: Empuraan Total Box Office Collection (Day 1, 2)

 

L2: Empuraan Box Office Collection – How Mohanlal’s Sequel Smashed Records in 2025

Picture this: a movie so massive it sells over a million tickets before its first show, crashes booking sites, and storms into theaters with a global haul of ₹67 crore on day one. That’s L2: Empuraan—the Mohanlal-led sequel to Lucifer that hit screens on March 27, 2025, and turned the box office upside down. As of today, March 29, 2025, it’s already a record-breaker, and the numbers are still rolling in. Want to know how it pulled off this epic feat? Let’s break it down.

Opening Day Triumph

L2: Empuraan didn’t just open—it exploded. On its first day, the film raked in ₹22 crore net in India alone, according to early estimates from Sacnilk. That’s more than double the previous Malayalam record held by Prithviraj’s The Goat Life (₹8.95 crore). Globally, it soared to ₹67.5 crore, with ₹43 crore coming from overseas markets like the Gulf and North America. Trade analyst Taran Adarsh called it a “historic start,” and he wasn’t kidding—this is the biggest opening ever for a Malayalam film.

Why the frenzy? Fans packed theaters with a 61% occupancy rate in Kerala for the Malayalam version, peaking at 66% for night shows. Even the IMAX screenings hit 53%, a first for the industry. It’s not just a win—it’s a knockout.

Advance Booking Frenzy

The hype started long before the curtains rose. Advance bookings crossed ₹58 crore worldwide, with Kerala alone contributing over ₹11 crore, per Koimoi. That’s 9.68 lakh tickets sold before day one—a number so big it outdid Bollywood’s Chhaava (₹13.85 crore) to snag the third-highest pre-sales of 2025. Overseas, it pulled in $4 million in advance ticket sales, setting a new benchmark for Malayalam cinema. By release day, some estimates even pegged pre-sales at ₹80 crore, as claimed by the makers on X.

Karnataka chipped in ₹1.36 crore from 50,000 tickets, while North America’s premiere shows added $575,000. The excitement was so intense that BookMyShow briefly crashed. This wasn’t just a movie launch—it was a movement.

Day-by-Day Performance

Day two told a slightly different story. Early estimates from Sacnilk suggest L2: Empuraan earned ₹11.75 crore net in India on March 28, bringing its two-day total to ₹33.25 crore. That’s a dip from the opening, with Malayalam occupancy dropping to 45%. The Hindi version struggled at 4.69%, showing its appeal is strongest in the south. But don’t count it out yet—the extended weekend, boosted by Eid holidays, could push it past ₹55 crore in India if word of mouth holds strong.

Globally, the makers claimed it crossed ₹100 crore in under 48 hours, though independent trackers haven’t confirmed this yet. Either way, it’s on track to dominate.

Why It’s a Box Office Beast

So, what’s driving this juggernaut? First, there’s Mohanlal. His larger-than-life presence as Stephen Nedumpally (aka Khureshi Ab’raam) is pure gold for fans. Then there’s Prithviraj Sukumaran, who directs and co-stars, bringing a slick, Hollywood-style flair. The film’s scale—shot across India, the UK, US, and UAE—plus its IMAX and EPIQ releases, made it a visual spectacle worth the ticket price.

Promotion played a huge role too. Multi-city tours and a star-studded cast including Tovino Thomas and Manju Warrier kept the buzz alive. It’s no surprise it’s rewriting the rules for Malayalam cinema’s reach.

Comparison to Other Hits

How does it stack up? Lucifer (2019) grossed ₹100 crore worldwide in its lifetime—L2: Empuraan might hit that in days. Compared to 2025’s biggies, it’s fifth in India’s opening day rankings, tied with Sankranthiki Vasthunam (₹23 crore), but trails Daaku Maharaaj (₹25.35 crore). Still, its overseas haul blows Bollywood out of the water. Historically, only Manjummel Boys (₹200 crore) has crossed that global milestone in Malayalam cinema—Empuraan could be next.

Conclusion

L2: Empuraan is more than a movie—it’s a box office titan. With ₹22 crore net on day one in India, ₹67.5 crore worldwide, and pre-sales that shattered records, it’s redefined what Malayalam cinema can achieve. The dip on day two shows it’s not invincible, but the weekend could seal its fate as a ₹100 crore-plus earner. Have you caught it yet? Drop your thoughts below—I’d love to hear if it lived up to the hype for you!

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