Mohanlal’s political action thriller L2 Empuraan opens to historic numbers, beating Ajith Kumar’s Good Bad Ugly to become the biggest Indian opener of 2025 so far.
April 15, 2025: New Delhi – In a clash of two Southern cinema titans, L2 Empuraan starring Mohanlal has taken a commanding lead over Ajith Kumar’s Good Bad Ugly at the global box office. Both films made a splash during their opening weekends, but it was the Malayalam political thriller that emerged as the clear winner with a ₹25 crore edge.
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Directed by Prithviraj Sukumaran, L2 Empuraan stunned trade watchers with its ₹66.50 crore global debut on Day 1. The film maintained momentum throughout the weekend, collecting ₹34.50 crore on Day 2, ₹35.50 crore on Day 3, and ₹39 crore on Day 4. The film now boasts an impressive ₹175.50 crore worldwide gross in just four days.
Ajith Kumar’s Good Bad Ugly, helmed by Adhik Ravichandran, saw a respectable opening of ₹51 crore globally. It followed up with ₹27.50 crore on Day 2, ₹34.50 crore on Day 3, and ₹37 crore on Day 4, totaling ₹150 crore worldwide in its opening frame.
Opening Weekend Box Office Comparison (Worldwide Gross)
| Film | Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 | Total (4 Days) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L2 Empuraan | ₹66.5 Cr | ₹34.5 Cr | ₹35.5 Cr | ₹39 Cr | ₹175.5 Cr |
| Good Bad Ugly | ₹51 Cr | ₹27.5 Cr | ₹34.5 Cr | ₹37 Cr | ₹150 Cr |
With this, L2 Empuraan has not only outpaced Good Bad Ugly but also set a new benchmark for 2025 Indian film openings. It remains to be seen whether any upcoming release can challenge its commanding box office run.
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