Mohanlal’s ‘Empuraan’ is rewriting history at the box office. Within five days, the action thriller has gained a whopping ₹200+ crores, raising the bar for Malayalam cinema. The momentum of the movie has brought focus to Mollywood, establishing the fact that Malayalam movies are capable of performing on the world stage.
Amongst all its territories, the Middle East has been a powerhouse for ‘Empuraan.’ The movie has already grossed a whopping ₹67 crore in the Middle East and is one of the fastest-rising South Indian films abroad. Now, the question on everyone’s mind is if it will break Baahubali 2’s legendary Middle East record.
‘Empuraan’ Becomes the Second-Highest Malayalam Grosser in Just 5 Days!
The box office figures tell a story of ‘Empuraan’s’ supremacy. Within five days, it has emerged as the second-highest-grossing Malayalam film ever, surpassing some of Mollywood’s biggest blockbusters.
- Middle East Collections: ₹67 Cr
- Kerala Collections: ₹53 Cr
- Worldwide Total: ₹200+ Cr
With such figures, the film is now accelerating to become the highest-grossing Malayalam film of all time. If it maintains its current trend, ‘Empuraan’ may well snag the Industry Hit title soon, overtaking all past records.
Middle East Box Office – ‘Empuraan’ vs. Baahubali 2
Middle East has always been a stronghold for South Indian films, particularly for high-action content and superstar shows.
Up to now, Baahubali 2 remains the highest-grossing South Indian film in the Middle East, garnering a whopping $10.4 million. Various multibudget movies such as Pushpa 2, KGF 2, Kalki, and RRR attempted and succumbed to breaking this achievement.
Nonetheless, ‘Empuraan’ is now the most likely to break it.
- Baahubali 2’s Middle East Total: $10.4M
- Empuraan’s Middle East Collection (5 Days): $7.86M
- Difference: $2.54M (which can be easily met with a solid second week)
If the movie sustains for a few more days, ‘Empuraan’ could finally overthrow Baahubali 2 as the largest South Indian film in the country.
What Makes ‘Empuraan’ Such a Global Sensation?
There are several reasons why the movie has achieved such unprecedented overseas success:
- Mohanlal’s Unmatched Global Appeal
Mohanlal is one of the most popular actors in Indian cinema, with a huge Middle Eastern fan following. His past films have been successful in UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar, and ‘Empuraan’ has further cemented his reign.
- High-Voltage Action and Spectacle
‘Empuraan’ is not an ordinary film; it’s a visual treat. The action-packed sequences and large-scale production have drawn people from various regions.
- The ‘Lucifer’ Factor
Having been the follow-up to the blockbuster ‘Lucifer,’ ‘Empuraan’ was surrounded by humongous expectations from day one. The film has managed to live up to the hype, and hence, a robust repeat audience.
- Malayalam Cinema’s Expanding Market
The international boom in Malayalam cinema has contributed significantly. With platforms such as OTT bringing Malayalam cinema movies to newer audiences, people now eagerly await watching Malayalam movies in cinemas.
Can ‘Empuraan’ Break Baahubali 2’s Record?
Considering the current box office trend, ‘Empuraan’ has a good possibility of coming close to Baahubali 2’s record in the Middle East.
The most important things that will decide this are:
✔ Holding its momentum for the next week
✔ Positive word-of-mouth encouraging second-week collections
✔ Competition from new releases in the region is limited
If these circumstances go in favor, Mohanlal’s ‘Empuraan’ might be the new undisputed champion of the Middle East box office!
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Final Thoughts
‘Empuraan’ has already become one of the largest Malayalam hits in the history of Malayalam cinema. The Middle Eastern box office supremacy of the film was no one’s expectation, and now it is about to make history.
With only a small gap remaining to fill, can ‘Empuraan’ overthrow Baahubali 2 in the Middle East? The next few days will tell us that, but for now, the movie is unstoppable!
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