Mollywood is set to make history as L2: Empuraan, the highly awaited sequel to Lucifer, is all set for its grand release on March 27. Starring megastar Mohanlal, the movie has already generated an unprecedented buzz among fans and audiences. With record-breaking advance bookings, L2: Empuraan is set to become the first-ever Mollywood movie to rake in a ₹50 crore opening—a record never achieved before in the Malayalam film industry.
Even before the initial show reaches the screens, the movie has already reached a whopping ₹47 crore in pre-ticket sales. This record-breaking amount includes ₹30 crore from foreign markets and ₹17 crore from India, cementing Mohanlal’s box office supremacy.
Unmatched Hype and Phenomenal Pre-Sales
The advance booking figures of L2: Empuraan have left everyone in the industry amazed. The earlier biggest opening day record held by a Mollywood movie was ₹20 crore, and L2: Empuraan will more than triple that amount. The expectations of the fans and the magnitude of the movie have brought the hype to an all-time best level, and it is among the most anticipated releases of 2024.
The movie is not only breaking a record in India but also creating waves around the world. The international markets have reacted enthusiastically, with the bookings in UAE, USA, UK, and Australia adding significantly to the record-breaking figures.
Comparison with Other Industries
With L2: Empuraan joining the ₹50 crore opening club, it now finds itself alongside some of India’s largest blockbusters from other film industries:
- Bollywood: Chennai Express
- Tollywood: Baahubali
- Kollywood: Kabali
- Sandalwood: KGF Chapter 2
- Mollywood: L2: Empuraan (Historic ₹50 crore opening in Malayalam cinema)
This achievement signals a new phase for Mollywood, demonstrating that Malayalam cinema has robust international appeal and box office potential on par with the largest industries of Indian cinema.
Why L2: Empuraan is Creating Such Huge Hype?
Some reasons behind the unprecedented pre-release buzz for L2: Empuraan:
- Mohanlal’s Stardom – The all-time favorite actor has a humongous following across the globe, and his performance as Stephen Nedumpally (Khureshi Ab’ram) in Lucifer left people wanting more.
- The Success of Lucifer – Prithviraj Sukumaran’s Lucifer (2019) was a box-office hit. The announcement of the sequel just added fuel to the fire.
- Grand Storyline and Grand Scale – The movie is predicted to have explosive action sequences, political drama, and an even better storyline compared to its precursor.
- Pan-India and Wide Reach – Owing to an increased release span in various languages, the film is predicted to find fans all over the globe, similar to the success with Pushpa and KGF.
Will L2: Empuraan Beat the Benchmark?
With only days remaining for its release, everyone’s eye is on L2: Empuraan’s opening-day collections. If the current scenario holds, the movie can even touch ₹50 crore on the first day, which will be an unbeatable record for Mollywood cinema.
Industry experts project that if the movie receives a good response, it will potentially become the all-time highest Malayalam grosser. The box office success of L2: Empuraan is likely to take Mollywood to new worldwide heights, challenging the industry to produce more big-budget, quality films.
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Final Thoughts
As L2: Empuraan is ready to hit the global market, it is already creating history even before reaching the screens. The ₹50 crore opening will be a landmark moment for Mollywood, showing that Malayalam cinema is set to compete with the largest industries in Indian and world cinema.
Fans are waiting with bated breath for March 27, when Mohanlal’s film storm is ready to rewrite box office history. Will L2: Empuraan be the greatest Malayalam blockbuster ever? Stay tuned for the grand spectacle!
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