Prithviraj Sukumaran’s highly anticipated sequel, L2 Empuraan, is proving to be a juggernaut at the box office. Despite being a weekday, the Mohanlal-led film continues its dream run, surpassing the lifetime collection of its predecessor, Lucifer, in just six days.
A Phenomenal Start and a Strong Hold
Numbers don’t lie, and L2 Empuraan has the stats to back its success. The film stormed into theaters with a massive ₹21 crore net collection on its opening day. While Friday saw a slight dip to ₹11 crore, the momentum picked up over the weekend, raking in ₹13.25 crore on Saturday and ₹13.65 crore on Sunday.
Even as weekdays usually bring in a slump, L2 Empuraan proved its staying power. Monday saw an 18.32% drop but still managed a solid ₹11.15 crore. By Tuesday, the film added another ₹9 crore, bringing its six-day India net total to approximately ₹79 crore.
Smashing Records in No Time
If the domestic numbers weren’t impressive enough, L2 Empuraan has been making waves worldwide. Within five days, the film cruised past the ₹200 crore global mark, cementing its status as a box office behemoth. But what’s more remarkable is that it has already overtaken Lucifer’s lifetime domestic earnings of ₹65 crore, achieved back in 2019.
That’s right—what Lucifer collected in its entire theatrical run, L2 Empuraan managed to cross within a week.
Controversy? No Problem
Despite the film facing some controversy, including reported cuts before its theatrical release, audiences have flocked to cinemas. The film will continue screening with 24 censor board-mandated cuts, but this hasn’t deterred fans from showing up in large numbers. If anything, the buzz surrounding the film has only added to the intrigue.
What’s Next for L2 Empuraan?
With momentum on its side, L2 Empuraan is poised to continue its winning streak. Here’s what the numbers suggest:
- The film has consistently drawn audiences even on weekdays, signaling strong word-of-mouth appeal.
- With no major competition at the box office this week, L2 Empuraan has room to extend its successful run.
- If the trend continues, it could be on track to break even more records in the coming days.
At this pace, it’s only a matter of time before the film enters an elite club of top-grossing Indian films. Will it challenge the biggest blockbusters of all time? We’ll have to wait and see.
