Prithviraj Sukumaran’s much-anticipated sequel to Lucifer, titled L2 Empuraan, continues its strong performance at the box office, collecting ₹101.15 crore net in India within just 13 days of release. The film, starring Mohanlal in the lead role, hit theatres on March 27 and has since received both critical acclaim and faced its share of controversies.
According to trade website Sacnilk, L2 Empuraan earned an estimated ₹1.25 crore on its second Tuesday, maintaining its hold at the box office. The film had a phenomenal first week, raking in ₹88.25 crore, and saw a solid second weekend with collections of ₹2.9 crore on Friday, ₹3.35 crore on Saturday, and ₹3.85 crore on Sunday. Monday’s figures stood at ₹1.55 crore, with Tuesday maintaining similar numbers.
Notably, the film has crossed ₹250 crore in worldwide gross earnings, making it the highest-grossing Malayalam film ever. In Kerala alone, L2 Empuraan has grossed over ₹80 crore, inching closer to the regional record held by the 2023 film 2018, which made ₹88 crore in the state. The producers celebrated this milestone, writing, “One of the elite few to cross 80 Cr+ in Kerala. History has a new chapter.”
About L2 Empuraan
Directed by Prithviraj Sukumaran, L2 Empuraan is the second installment in the Lucifer franchise and his third directorial venture. The film follows the return of Stephen Nedumpally, aka Khureshi Ab’raam (Mohanlal), to Kerala after discovering that his brother, Chief Minister Jathin Ramdas (played by Tovino Thomas), has joined forces with a dangerous extremist, Baldev (Abhimanyu Singh).
While dealing with local political and familial threats, Stephen momentarily sets aside his international mission of dismantling drug cartels. The film also stars Prithviraj himself as Stephen’s loyal right-hand man Zayed Masood, and Manju Warrier as his sister Priyadarshini, both of whom have personal stakes in the unfolding drama.
Controversies and Edits
Despite its commercial success, L2 Empuraan has not been without controversy. The film came under scrutiny for scenes referencing the 2002 Gujarat riots, prompting the team to make edits and change character names. In addition, the production faced Enforcement Directorate (ED) raids and was issued Income Tax notices, adding further intrigue around the film’s release.
With its gripping storyline, stellar performances, and massive box office numbers, L2 Empuraan has cemented its place in Malayalam cinema history and continues to draw audiences across the globe.
Sources By Agencies
