Mohanlal and Prithviraj Sukumaran’s box office juggernaut L2: Empuraan is officially wrapping up its theatrical run after crossing the ₹100 crore mark in India
📅 Published: April 22, 2025: Released on March 27, the high-octane sequel to Lucifer stormed into theatres and became a phenomenon — not just in Kerala, but across the Indian film belt. Now, with its theatrical journey nearing a close, the film is set for its OTT debut on JioHotstar from April 24.
💥 Box Office Performance
Despite stiff competition from other Malayalam titles like Bazooka, Alappuzha Gymkhana, and Maranamass, L2: Empuraan remained a top draw at the box office. According to trade portal Sacnilk, the film earned ₹22 lakh on Day 22, with an India net total of ₹105.76 crore and a gross of ₹123.49 crore.
📊 Day-Wise Highlights:
- Day 1: ₹21 crore
- Day 4: ₹13.65 crore
- Day 10: ₹3.35 crore
- Day 22: ₹0.22 crore
- Total (India net): ₹105.76 crore
🌎 Worldwide Success
With a worldwide gross of ₹266 crore, L2: Empuraan becomes:
- The highest-grossing Malayalam film of 2025
- The second Malayalam film ever to cross ₹100 crore in India, after Manjummel Boys
- Kerala’s second-highest grosser of all time, behind 2018
📈 Revenue Snapshot:
- India gross: ₹124 crore
- Overseas gross: ₹142 crore
- Total worldwide box office: ₹266 crore
- Including non-theatrical rights (satellite + OTT): Total revenue stands at ₹325 crore
🎬 OTT Release Details
L2: Empuraan will begin its digital premiere on April 24 exclusively on JioHotstar, just under a month after its theatrical release. This move is expected to further widen the film’s audience reach, particularly among those who missed its big-screen run.
🧩 Plot Snapshot
Picking up from Lucifer, L2: Empuraan follows Ab’raam (Mohanlal) aiding his half-sister Priyadarshini (Manju Warrier) in a fight to rescue Kerala from communal politics. Meanwhile, their brother Jathin (Tovino Thomas) aligns with extremist politician Bajrangi (Abhimanyu Singh), igniting a power-packed sibling conflict.
🏆 Legacy & Impact
Directed by Prithviraj Sukumaran, the film not only achieved commercial success but also sparked political debate over its depiction of sensitive themes, including the Gujarat 2002 riots, which some groups termed “anti-Hindu.”
Despite controversies, L2: Empuraan stands tall as a Mollywood milestone, continuing Mohanlal’s reign and solidifying Prithviraj’s stature as a top-tier director.
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