The ₹180 Crore budget Malayalam film had Mohanlal and Prithviraj forgo their remuneration to ensure top quality of the film.
April 19, 2025:
🎬 Directed by: Prithviraj Sukumaran
⭐ Starring: Mohanlal, Prithviraj Sukumaran, Manju Warrier, Tovino Thomas
🗓️ Day 23 (April 18, 2025) Collection: ₹0.29 Cr (All languages)
📈 Total India Net Collection: ₹105.76 Cr
🌍 Worldwide Gross (Est.): ~₹265+ Cr
💥 Box Office Overview:
After a stellar opening week, L2: Empuraan has shown a predictable decline in collections over time but continues its steady theatrical run. The film has now entered its 4th weekend and maintained respectable occupancies, especially in Kerala circuits, with Malayalam occupancy on Day 23 reaching 22.48% overall.
Though the weekday earnings dipped below ₹0.5 Cr/day, the Mohanlal-starrer remains the highest-grossing Malayalam film of 2025, both domestically and globally.
🔢 Day-Wise Highlights:
| Day | Collection (India Net) |
|---|---|
| Day 1 | ₹21.00 Cr |
| Day 4 (Peak Sunday) | ₹13.65 Cr |
| Week 1 Total | ₹88.25 Cr |
| Week 2 Total | ₹14.65 Cr |
| Week 3 Total | ₹2.57 Cr |
| Day 23 (Friday) | ₹0.29 Cr |
| Total (23 Days) | ₹105.76 Cr |
📊 Occupancy Insights:
- Malayalam (Main Language): 22.48%
- Best regional response from Trivandrum (26%), Thrissur (32%), and Kollam (31.75%)
- Hindi (Select Screens): 26%
- Tamil & Telugu: Sparse screenings, minimal contributions
- Kannada: Negligible occupancy
🔍 Outlook:
- Despite facing new competition from Kesari Chapter 2 and other regional releases, Empuraan maintains a hold in Kerala and overseas Malayali markets.
- With its digital debut on JioHotstar set for April 24, theatrical collections are expected to taper off in the coming days.
- It has already surpassed the lifetime gross of Manjummel Boys and stands among the top Malayalam grossers ever.
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