L2: Empuraan Sets Record for Biggest Overseas Opening Day

Mohanlal’s Magnum Opus Breaks Pre-Sales Record

Mohanlal’s highly anticipated film, L2: Empuraan, is gearing up for a grand worldwide release this Thursday. Fans have already begun celebrations, as the film is on track to rewrite history with its record-breaking box office performance. Despite his recent films not performing as expected, the Malayalam superstar is ready for a massive comeback with this action-packed sequel.

Breaking Records Before Release

Over the years, Mollywood’s international market has expanded significantly, with strong traction in the Gulf, USA, Canada, Australia, and Singapore. L2: Empuraan is capitalizing on this global reach, securing unprecedented advance booking numbers.

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As per the latest update, the film has registered the highest-ever opening day collection for a Malayalam film at the overseas box office. It has amassed a staggering $1.68 million (approx. ₹14.49 crores) in pre-sales, surpassing Marakkar: Lion of the Arabian Sea, which previously held the record with $1.66 million.

More About the Film

Directed by Prithviraj Sukumaran, L2: Empuraan is the much-awaited follow-up to Lucifer (2019) and the second installment in a planned trilogy. The movie is set for release on March 27, 2025, in Malayalam, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada. Alongside Mohanlal, the film features Prithviraj, Tovino Thomas, Manju Warrier, Abhimanyu Singh, and Indrajith Sukumaran in key roles.

In addition to its box office milestones, L2: Empuraan has also made history as the first Malayalam film to be released in IMAX. With immense anticipation and a strong pre-release buzz, the film is poised to make an even bigger impact when it hits theaters worldwide.

Note: Box office figures are estimates from various sources and have not been independently verified by Update News 360.