The highly anticipated Malayalam action thriller L2: Empuraan, starring Mohanlal and Prithviraj Sukumaran, has shattered records with its advance bookings. The film has generated immense excitement among audiences, leading to an overwhelming demand for tickets across Kerala.
According to Sacnilk, pre-sales for L2: Empuraan began on March 21, and within the first 24 hours, the film sold an astonishing 628,000 tickets on BookMyShow. This remarkable feat has set a new benchmark for advance bookings in Malayalam cinema, further fueling anticipation for its grand release.
L2: Empuraan has set a new industry benchmark by surpassing major Bollywood, Mollywood, and Tollywood blockbusters in advance bookings. The film became the first ever to sell 350,000 tickets within the first 24 hours of pre-sales on the platform, breaking all previous records.
The previous record was held by Prabhas-starrer Kalki 2898 AD, which had sold 341,780 tickets on its first day of advance booking. However, L2: Empuraan has now outperformed it by a significant margin. Meanwhile, Shah Rukh Khan’s Jawan stands third on the list, having sold 253,000 tickets during its first day of advance sales.
The 628,000 tickets sold for L2: Empuraan account for all days of its theatrical run, not just the opening day. However, for its release day on March 27, the film has already crossed 500,000 ticket sales, setting a new record for a Malayalam film, according to the latest data from Sacnilk.
In terms of advance bookings, Empuraan has amassed an impressive ₹12 crore in India, including revenue from special fan screenings.
L2: Empuraan is an upcoming Malayalam action thriller, directed by Prithviraj Sukumaran and penned by Murali Gopy. Serving as the second chapter in a planned trilogy, the film continues the story from the 2019 blockbuster Lucifer. Backed by Aashirvad Cinemas, Sree Gokulam Movies, and Lyca Productions, the highly anticipated sequel promises to elevate the franchise with its gripping narrative and high-octane action.
The highly anticipated action thriller is set to release on March 27 in multiple languages, including Malayalam, Telugu, Hindi, Kannada, and Tamil.
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