Mohanlal and Prithviraj’s L2 : Empuraan mints over Rs 40 crore overseas on day 1 | Malayalam Movie News
Mohanlal and Prithviraj Sukumaran‘s highly anticipated sequel, L2: Empuraan, has made a resounding impact on the global box office, amassing an impressive overseas gross of approximately $5.06 million (Rs 41.49 crore) on its opening day as per Track BO. This remarkable performance underscores the film’s widespread appeal and the growing international recognition of Malayalam cinema.
Breaking down the day-one overseas collections:
- USA/North America: The film garnered $940,556, with premiere shows contributing significantly to this total and on day 2 the film contributed about US $337,762.
- UK and Ireland: Collections reached £630,000, reflecting robust attendance in these regions.
- Australia: The movie earned A$490,000, indicating a strong fan base down under.
- New Zealand: Box office receipts totaled NZ$120,000, showcasing the film’s reach.
- Gulf Countries: A substantial $2.45 million was collected, with the UAE alone contributing $1.62 million.
- Europe and Rest of the World: Combined earnings amounted to $430,000, highlighting the film’s global resonance.
. Notably, L2: Empuraan has set a new benchmark by becoming the first-ever Malayalam film to release in IMAX format. Actor Tovino Thomas expressed pride in this achievement, stating in his social media post, “It gives us immense pride to announce that L2: Empuraan will be the first-ever Malayalam film to release in IMAX. We hope this is the beginning of a long and illustrious association between IMAX and Malayalam Cinema.”
Industry analysts project that L2: Empuraan could redefine Malayalam cinema’s global footprint, with overseas earnings potentially reaching between Rs 100-125 crore ($12-15 million). In India as well the film has been doing an amazing business though it did face a major drop on the second day as it earned just Rs 11.75 crore while day 1 stood at Rs 22 crore.
