L2: Empuraan, the highly anticipated political action thriller starring Mohanlal and Prithviraj Sukumaran, is set to make waves upon its grand release on March 27, 2025. The film has already created history by crossing the Rs 12 crore mark in advance sales globally, marking the highest-ever pre-sales for a Malayalam film overseas. This achievement has even caused a temporary crash on India’s top ticketing platform, BookMyShow, due to the overwhelming surge in demand.
The movie is now poised to surpass the Rs 40 crore milestone worldwide on its first day, according to industry analysts Ramesh Bala and AB George, making it the largest-ever opening for a Malayalam film. This anticipatory hype is fueled by Empuraan‘s massive fanbase, especially after the success of its predecessor Lucifer (2019), which grossed over Rs 20 crore on its opening day.
Early Showings & First Day Rush
In an exciting move, L2: Empuraan will kick off with its first show at 6 AM IST on March 27, 2025. The film is set to have simultaneous screenings worldwide, tailored to local time zones, ensuring fans across the globe can experience it on the same day.
Cast & Crew
The sequel brings back Mohanlal in his iconic role as Khureshi-Ab’raam (Stephen Nedumpally), with Prithviraj Sukumaran returning not only as the director but also reprising his role as Zayed Masood. The ensemble cast also includes Tovino Thomas, Indrajith Sukumaran, Manju Warrier, Abhimanyu Singh, and Suraj Venjaramoodu, among others. L2: Empuraan will be released in multiple languages, including Malayalam, Hindi, Telugu, Kannada, and Tamil.
Clash with Salman Khan’s Sikandar
The release of L2: Empuraan will be closely timed with the highly anticipated Sikandar (March 30, 2025), starring Salman Khan and directed by AR Murugadoss. This action thriller, which also features Rashmika Mandanna and Kajal Aggarwal, promises a big box office battle, making this release period one of the most competitive in recent times.
Despite rumors of delays due to disputes between Aashirvad Cinemas and Lyca Productions, the makers of L2: Empuraan have confirmed that the release will go ahead as planned, with no changes to the March 27 date. Fans can expect a massive box office clash as both films vie for dominance in the action genre.
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