The highly awaited action thriller Empuraan, featuring Mohanlal, has finally released today, and it has already made history even before its first show. Being the sequel to Lucifer, one of Mollywood’s largest blockbusters, Empuraan was bound to do well. But its advance booking figures have exceeded all expectations, creating a new benchmark for Indian cinema.
Massive Advance Sales – A Game Changer for Mollywood
The buzz that Empuraan has generated has taken the Mollywood industry to new heights. Official reports indicate that the film has earned a whopping ₹52 crore in pre-bookings for the opening day itself. This comprises a huge ₹18-19 crore from India and a staggering $4 million (around ₹33 crore) from abroad.
With these figures, Empuraan has recorded the largest opening day pre-sales in Malayalam cinema history. Not only that, it has also beaten the pre-booking records of some pan-India movies released this year, and it is the largest pre-sale for an Indian movie in 2025 until now.
A Record-Breaking 5-Day Weekend
The hype around Empuraan is not only for the opening day. The movie has seen record demand for the whole extended 5-day weekend, culminating in Eid. Advance booking for this period has already surpassed ₹90 crore, even before the first show started, reports indicate.
These record-breaking pre-sales demonstrate that Empuraan is not any ordinary movie; it is an event by itself. If word of mouth goes in a positive direction, we may see an all-time blockbusters’ run at the Mollywood box office.
Overseas Domination – A Pan-India & Global Sensation
Mohanlal has a huge fan base outside Kerala, and Empuraan’s international numbers prove it. With $4 million of advance sales already in hand, the movie is sweeping international markets, especially the Gulf, North America, and Australia.
Malayalam film has been improving steadily on the international scene, and Empuraan’s successful overseas reception proves that Mollywood can now take on Bollywood and Tollywood at the international box office.
Reasons for Empuraan’s Historic Hype
A variety of reasons are behind Empuraan’s gigantic pre-release buzz:
Sequel to Lucifer – The original, Lucifer, became Mollywood’s highest-grossing blockbuster, and the public has been clamoring for a sequel.
Mohanlal-Prithviraj Combo – The combination of superstar Mohanlal and director Prithviraj Sukumaran has added to the expectation.
Grand Scale & Budget – Filmed across various locations worldwide, Empuraan has huge production values and an action-filled gripping story.
Eid Holiday Bonus – The long holiday and weekend period have guaranteed higher pre-booked sales.
Sizzling Promos – The promotions of the film have been super-successful with wide buzz among social media, TV, as well as the general public.
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Can Empuraan Break a New Mollywood Box Office Record?
With its historic pre-sales, everyone is now looking at Empuraan’s first-day collections. If the movie gets a positive response from audiences and critics alike, it will easily shatter the record for the highest-grossing Mollywood movie of all time.
The Malayalam film industry has always been recognized for its strong storytelling and good cinema, but Empuraan is showing that Mollywood can now rival the largest industries when it comes to box office dominance.
With pre-bookings already making history, the scene is set for Empuraan to make new records in Indian cinema. The next few days will determine if it becomes Mollywood’s highest-grossing blockbuster ever!
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