L2: Empuraan Day 1 Worldwide Box Office Collection – Mohanlal’s Action Saga Opens with ₹67.50 Crore

Directed by Prithviraj Sukumaran, L2: Empuraan, the highly anticipated Malayalam-language sequel, had an impressive global opening on its first day. According to Sacnilk.com, the Mohanlal-led film amassed over ₹67.50 crore worldwide on Thursday, making it one of the biggest Malayalam film openings. The action-packed thriller is the second installment in the Lucifer franchise.

Box Office Performance

As per reports, L2: Empuraan grossed ₹67.50 crore globally on its opening day, with a massive ₹43 crore coming from overseas markets. Mohanlal reprises his iconic role as Stephen Nedumpally, aka Khureshi-Ab’raam, continuing his intense on-screen persona. The film boasts an ensemble cast, including Prithviraj Sukumaran, Tovino Thomas, Abhimanyu Singh, Manju Warrier, Jerome Flynn, and Eriq Ebouaney.

A High-Budget Cinematic Spectacle

Produced by Antony Perumbavoor, Gokulam Gopalan, and Subaskaran Allirajah, L2: Empuraan is penned by Murali Gopy and stands among the costliest productions in Malayalam cinema. The film dives deep into a socio-political drama with Mohanlal’s character at its core. With its grand visuals and intense storytelling, the movie promises a cinematic spectacle. Apart from Malayalam, it has been released in multiple languages, including Hindi, Tamil, Kannada, and Telugu, catering to a pan-Indian audience.

Critical Reception and Review

L2: Empuraan leans heavily into a Tamil-Telugu cinematic style, blending elements reminiscent of filmmakers like Atlee and Sukumar, with a touch of Prashanth Neel’s action-packed storytelling. The review highlighted how the film departs from Mollywood’s signature realism, opting instead for high-octane action and commercial mass appeal.

“The unpalatable violence of Empuraan is visceral and crude, almost dehumanizing. While it’s a bold attempt to take Malayalam cinema to a global stage, its execution aligns more with films like Salaar than traditional Mollywood storytelling,” the review stated.

Despite the debate over its stylistic choices, L2: Empuraan is off to a flying start at the box office, setting the stage for a strong theatrical run.