| Region | Collection (Day 1) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| India (Net) | ₹22 crore | Early estimate, all languages |
| India (Gross) | ₹25-30 crore | Approximate, includes taxes |
| Kerala (Net) | ₹15-19 crore | Dominates domestic haul |
| Rest of India (Net) | ₹3-5 crore | Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Hindi versions |
| Overseas (Gross) | $1-2 million (₹8.3-16.6 crore) | Converted at 1 USD = ₹83; strong in North America |
| Worldwide (Gross) | ₹40-50 crore | Conservative estimate; some claim ₹80 crore |
| Advance Booking (Worldwide) | ₹58 crore+ | Pre-release, Kerala heavy |
Box office collection for L2: Empuraan (Lucifer 2)
As of Now March 28, 2025:
Day 1 Box Office Collection
India Net: Approximately ₹22 crore (as reported by Sacnilk for the first day, March 27, 2025).
India Gross: Early estimates suggest around ₹25-30 crore, factoring in taxes and additional language versions.
Worldwide Gross: Reports vary, with some sources like The Financial Express claiming ₹80 crore on Day 1 worldwide, though this figure seems inflated and possibly includes pre-sales. A more conservative estimate from advance bookings and Day 1 trends places it between ₹40-50 crore globally for the opening day.
Advance Booking Performance
Pre-Sales: L2: Empuraan achieved record-breaking advance bookings, raking in over ₹58 crore worldwide before release, with Kerala alone contributing significantly (around ₹50 crore in some claims). Overseas pre-sales crossed $2.25 million (₹18-20 crore).
Tickets Sold: Over 9.68 lakh tickets were sold in India for Day 1, with Kerala leading at over 4 lakh tickets.
Regional Breakdown (Day 1 Estimates)
Kerala: Estimated at ₹15-19 crore net, dominating the domestic haul due to Mohanlal’s massive fanbase and the film’s Malayalam roots.
Rest of India (ROI): Around ₹3-5 crore net, with contributions from Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Hindi versions.
Overseas: Early reports indicate $1-2 million (₹8-16 crore) on Day 1, with strong performances in North America (biggest Malayalam opener there) and Ireland.
Cumulative Performance (As of March 28, 2025)
India Net (2 Days): Approximately ₹22.92 crore, with ₹0.92 crore added on Day 2 (early estimate as of 10 PM IST, March 27, per Sacnilk’s live data).
Worldwide (2 Days): Likely in the range of ₹50-60 crore gross, pending full Day 2 updates.
Overview
L2: Empuraan is a sequel to the 2019 hit Lucifer (which grossed over ₹200 crore worldwide). It faced competition from Veera Dheera Sooran but leveraged massive hype, IMAX releases, and a pan-Indian push in Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Hindi.
Occupancy on Day 1 was strong, averaging 61.02% for Malayalam 2D shows and 53.42% for IMAX 2D, with Kerala driving the numbers.
Predictions for its final worldwide gross range from ₹330-800 crore, depending on word-of-mouth and weekend performance. Trade analysts suggest it could be the fastest Malayalam film to hit ₹100 crore globally, possibly by the opening weekend.
