L2: Empuraan Box Office Collection Day 8: Mohanlal’s political thriller sees dip!

Mohanlal and Prithviraj Sukumaran’s highly anticipated political drama, L2: Empuraan, hit theaters worldwide on March 27, 2025, generating immense buzz among Malayalam cinema enthusiasts. The film had an impressive opening, raking in ₹21 crore across India on its first day, with Malayalam audiences contributing the lion’s share.

However, despite the strong start, the movie’s box office collection has been steadily declining over the past week. As of Day 8, L2: Empuraan has amassed a total of ₹85.95 crore.

Day-Wise Box Office Collection

Day 1 (Thursday): ₹21.00 crore

Day 2 (Friday): ₹11.10 crore (47.14% drop)

Day 3 (Saturday): ₹13.25 crore (+19.37%)

Day 4 (Sunday): ₹13.65 crore (Stable)

Day 5 (Monday): ₹11.15 crore (-18.32%)

Day 6 (Tuesday): ₹8.55 crore (-23.32%)

Day 7 (Wednesday): ₹5.65 crore (-33.9%)

Day 8 (Thursday): ₹1.6 crore (as per early estimates)

The film’s box office performance saw a major dip after the first weekend, with collections sliding to ₹5.03 crore by Day 7 and further plummeting on Day 8.

About L2: Empuraan

Directed by Prithviraj Sukumaran, L2: Empuraan is the much-awaited sequel to Lucifer (2019). The film sees Mohanlal reprising his role as the enigmatic political leader, entangled in the power struggles of Kerala. Featuring a stellar ensemble cast including Manju Warrier, Tovino Thomas, Abhimanyu Singh, and Suraj Venjaramoodu, the film boasts an intense narrative packed with drama and high-stakes politics.

With a runtime of 179 minutes, L2: Empuraan explores Kerala’s volatile political landscape, where a crisis calls for a formidable leader to restore balance. While the film had an electrifying start, its fading momentum at the box office raises questions about its long-term success.

L2: Empuraan bounce back in the coming days? Stay tuned for more updates!