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Mohanlal’s highly anticipated film L2: Empuraan hit the big screens on March 27, marking the sequel to the 2019 blockbuster Lucifer. The film opened to a massive response, collecting ₹22 crore on its first day, making it the biggest opener in Malayalam cinema history.
Strong Box Office Performance
According to industry tracker Sacnilk, L2: Empuraan recorded an impressive 61.02% occupancy on Day 1.
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Morning Shows – 63.32% occupancy
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Afternoon Shows – 54.32% occupancy
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Evening Shows – 60.43% occupancy
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Night Shows – 66.00% occupancy (highest turnout)
Critical & Audience Reception
Trade analyst Taran Adarsh praised the film’s record-breaking opening, stating that it has witnessed packed theatres across Kerala, including cities like Thiruvananthapuram, Kochi, Kozhikode, Kottayam, Thrissur, and Palakkad. He also hinted that if the momentum continues, L2: Empuraan could set new benchmarks for the Malayalam film industry.
'EMPURAAN' TAKES A HISTORIC START ACROSS KERALA... The highly anticipated biggie, #L2E: #Empuraan, has taken a record-breaking start across #Kerala... #Thiruvananthapuram, #Kochi, #Kozhikode, #Kottayam, #Thrissur, #Palakkad – theatres are witnessing packed shows, signalling an… pic.twitter.com/zQL9vfnHsY
— taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) March 27, 2025
Star-Studded Cast & Direction
Directed by Prithviraj Sukumaran, the film is backed by Aashirvad Cinemas, Sree Gokulam Movies, and Lyca Productions. Prithviraj himself plays a key role alongside actors Tovino Thomas, Manju Warrier, Sachin Khedekar, Abhimanyu Singh, Jerome Flynn, Eriq Ebouaney, Suraj Venjaramoodu, and Indrajith Sukumaran.
Director’s Vision
Prithviraj Sukumaran emphasized the importance of clear storytelling due to the film’s rapid transitions between different timelines and locations worldwide. He ensured the pacing remained consistent so audiences could follow the complex narrative smoothly.
With a grand opening and positive reviews, L2: Empuraan is set to dominate the box office in the coming days.
