'L2: Empuraan' Box Office Soars Despite Political Controversy, Surpasses 'Lucifer' Collection

Mohanlal and Prithviraj Sukumaran’s highly anticipated action thriller, L2: Empuraan, continues its impressive run at the box office despite facing political controversy.

Mohanlal and Prithviraj Sukumaran’s highly anticipated action thriller, L2: Empuraan, continues its impressive run at the box office despite facing political controversy.

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Mohanlal and Prithviraj Sukumaran’s highly anticipated action thriller, 'L2: Empuraan', continues its impressive run at the box office despite facing political controversy. The film, which hit theaters on March 27, has seen steady growth, even as debates over its alleged depiction of the 2002 Gujarat riots make headlines. Adding to the buzz, L2: Empuraan is now competing directly with Sikandar at the box office.

L2: Empuraan Box Office Collection

According to industry tracker Sacnilk.com, L2: Empuraan earned ₹11 crore on Monday (Eid holiday), pushing its total domestic collection to a staggering ₹70 crore. The film has officially surpassed the lifetime collection of Lucifer, which had grossed ₹65.21 crore.

On Monday, the film recorded an overall occupancy of 66.83% in Malayalam, with:

Morning shows: 56.84% footfall

Afternoon shows: 71.58% footfall

Evening shows: 71.03% footfall

The film opened with a record-breaking ₹21 crore on day one, making it the highest opening ever for a Malayalam film.

About L2: Empuraan

Directed by Prithviraj Sukumaran and written by Murali Gopy, L2: Empuraan is the sequel to the 2019 blockbuster Lucifer. The film stars Mohanlal, Prithviraj Sukumaran, Manju Warrier, Tovino Thomas, and Abhimanyu Singh, among others.

L2: Empuraan Controversy

Following its release, L2: Empuraan sparked political controversy over its alleged representation of the 2002 Gujarat riots. In response to the backlash, Mohanlal issued an apology, stating:"I have come to know that some of the political and social themes in Empuraan, the second part of the Lucifer franchise, have caused distress to many of my loved ones. As an artist, it is my duty to ensure that none of my films harbor hatred towards any political movement, ideology, or sect."

Despite the criticism from political circles, the film’s commercial success remains unshaken, proving its strong audience pull.