April 1, 2025
“L2: Empuraan,” the sequel to the 2019 hit “Lucifer,” continues to dominate the box office, achieving remarkable milestones within its first week of release.The Times of India
Box Office Performance:
- India Collections: The film amassed ₹70.15 crore net (₹82 crore gross) in India over its first five days. Hindustan Times
- Worldwide Gross: Achieving a global gross of ₹200 crore within five days, “L2: Empuraan” became the fastest Malayalam film to reach this milestone. Business Today
- Kerala Box Office: In its home state of Kerala, the film grossed over ₹63 crore in six days, averaging ₹10.5 crore per day. Pinkvilla
Overseas Success:
- Gulf Region: The movie earned approximately USD 8 million (₹66 crore) in the Gulf countries within six days, with significant contributions from countries like the UAE. Pinkvilla
Comparison with Predecessor:
- “L2: Empuraan” has already surpassed the lifetime worldwide gross of “Lucifer,” which was ₹127 crore. Hindustan Times+6The Times of India+6Sacnilk+6
Critical Reception:
Despite facing controversies and undergoing 24 cuts, the film has maintained strong box office performance, with a reported ₹9 crore net collection on Day 6. The Times of India+2Hindustan Times+2Business News Today+2
Upcoming Milestones:
With its consistent earnings, “L2: Empuraan” is on track to become one of the highest-grossing Malayalam films, potentially surpassing “Chhaava,” which grossed approximately ₹781.87 crore. The Times of India+3Wikipedia+3Business Today+3
The film’s impressive box office run underscores the strong fan base and commercial appeal of the “Lucifer” franchise.The Times of India+1FilmiBeat+1
