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Pan-India Power Report 2025: Kantara Ch 1 Mints 223 Cr in Hindi; A Reality Check for Southern Dubs in 2025

2025 has been the year of the Pan India Reality Check. The Hindi audience has become ruthless embracing authentic rooted stories like Kantara with open arms while coldly rejecting generic mass actioners, even those starring heavyweights like Pawan Kalyan and Kamal Haasan. While Rishab Shetty emerged as the undisputed king of the Hindi box office this year, other highly anticipated projects like Lokesh Kanagaraj's Coolie and Suriya's Retro posted numbers that fell short of their astronomical pre release hype.From folklore to gangster dramas, here is the ultimate report card of how South Indian films performed in the Hindi belt this year. Movie Industry Hindi Net Collection Kantara: Chapter 1 Sandalwood ₹223.79 Cr Coolie Kollywood ₹37.23 Cr Game Changer Tollywood ₹32.93 Cr Mirai Tollywood ₹16.86 Cr Baahubali: The Epic Animation ₹6.94 Cr HIT: The Third Case Tollywood ₹4.11 Cr Kannappa Tollywood ₹3.98 Cr Lokah: Chapter 1 Mollywood ₹3.78 Cr They Call Him OG Tollywood ₹3.36 Cr L2: Empuraan Mollywood ₹2.59 Cr Thug Life Kollywood ₹1.70 Cr The Girlfriend Tollywood ₹ 0.60 Cr Madharasi Kollywood ₹0.50 Cr Retro Kollywood ₹ 0.49 Cr Daaku Maharaaj Tollywood ₹ 0.40 Cr Hari Hara Veera Mallu Tollywood ₹ 0.33 Cr Bad Girl Kollywood ₹0.06 Cr 1. Kantara:Chapter 1 Industry:Sandalwood (Kannada) Director:Rishab Shetty Star Cast:Rishab Shetty,Rukmini Vasanth"¨ The prequel to the 2022 divine blockbuster Kantara shattered ceilings. Delving deeper into the origins of the Panjurli Daiva during the Kadamba era, the film offered a visual spectacle that was both raw and grandiose. The Divine climax once again became a cultural talking point, driving repeat audiences in Maharashtra and the Hindi belt. It stands as the only true All Time Blockbuster from the South in Hindi this year. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) 2. Coolie Industry:Kollywood (Tamil) Director:Lokesh Kanagaraj Star Cast:Rajinikanth, Nagarjuna, Shruti Haasan, Soubin Shahir."¨ The union of Thalaivar Rajinikanth and director Lokesh Kanagaraj was expected to set the screens on fire. A stylish gangster drama involving a gold-smuggling syndicate, the film had massive hype. However, the Hindi numbers (₹ 37.23 Cr) suggest it played more to the gallery of existing fans rather than breaking out to the neutral Hindi audience like Vikram or Jailer. 3.Game Changer Industry:Tollywood (Telugu) Director:S. Shankar Star Cast:Ram Charan, Kiara Advani."¨ Coming off the global high of RRR, Ram Charan teamed up with the showman Shankar. While the film's political theme resonated in the South, the Hindi audience found the narrative slightly dated. ₹ 32.93 Cr is a respectable total but falls short of the expectations set for a Ram Charan and Shankar collaboration. 4.Mirai Industry:Tollywood (Telugu) Director:Karthik Ghattamaneni Star Cast:Teja Sajja, Ritika Nayak. "¨The surprise package of the year. After HanuMan, Teja Sajja cemented his position with Mirai. Based on the legend of Ashoka's 9 secret books, this Super Yodha film connected well with kids and families, earning nearly ₹ 17 Cr purely on concept strength without a Tier-1 star. 5. Baahubali:The Epic Industry:Pan India (Re-release/Edit) Director:S.S. Rajamouli Star Cast:Prabhas,Anushka Shetty"¨ To celebrate the franchise's legacy, the makers released a special Single Film edit of the two part saga with remastered visuals.While die hard fans turned up, the ₹ 6.95 Cr collection proves that the audience prefers new content over nostalgia trips in theaters. 6. HIT:The Third Case Industry:Tollywood (Telugu) Director:Sailesh Kolanu Star Cast:Nani, Srinidhi Shetty."¨ Nani entered the HIT universe as Arjun Sarkar. While the film was a critical success in Telugu, the dark, gritty thriller genre has a limited ceiling in the Hindi dubbed market unless backed by massive marketing, reflected in its niche ₹ 4.11 Cr collection. 7. Kannappa Industry:Tollywood (Telugu) Director:Mukesh Kumar Singh Star Cast:Vishnu Manchu,Preity Mukhundhan (Cameos: Prabhas, Akshay Kumar, Mohanlal)."¨ Despite a star-studded lineup of cameos including Prabhas and Akshay Kumar, this mythological drama starring Vishnu Manchu failed to generate buzz in the Hindi belt, collecting a meager ₹ 3.98 Cr. 8. Lokah:Chapter 1 - Chandra Industry:Mollywood(Malayalam) Director:Dominic Arun Star Cast:Kalyani Priyadarshan, Naslen, Sandy. "¨Malayalam cinema's ambitious entry into the superhero genre! Starring Kalyani Priyadarshan, the film was praised for its VFX and unique world-building. For a Malayalam film without a traditional Mass Hero, earning ₹ 3.78 Cr in Hindi is a positive sign of growth. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) 9.They Call Him OG Industry:Tollywood (Telugu) Director:Sujeeth Star Cast:Pawan Kalyan, Priyanka Mohan."¨ The biggest shocker of the list. Pawan Kalyan's gangster drama, despite featuring Emraan Hashmi as the antagonist, crashed in Hindi with just ₹ 3.36 Cr. It highlights that Pawan Kalyan's stardom is still strictly regional compared to peers like Prabhas or Allu Arjun. 10. L2:Empuraan Industry:Mollywood (Malayalam) Director:Prithviraj Sukumaran Star Cast:Mohanlal, Manju Warrier,Prithviraj. The sequel to Lucifer. While a massive blockbuster in Kerala, the complex political drama of Empuraan proved too dense for the mass Hindi audience, collecting just ₹ 2.59 Cr. 11. Thug Life Industry:Kollywood (Tamil) Director:Mani Ratnam Star Cast:Kamal Haasan, Trisha Krishnan,Silambarasan TR."¨ The reunion of legends Mani Ratnam and Kamal Haasan after decades was a cinematic event, but sadly, only for Tamil Nadu. The Hindi version was a non-starter (₹ 1.7 Cr), proving that Class Classics rarely translate to Mass Hindi Box Office. 12.The Girlfriend"¨ Industry:Tollywood (Telugu)"¨ Director:Rahul Ravindran"¨ Star Cast:Rashmika Mandanna, Dheekshith Shetty."¨ "¨A solo lead thriller by Rashmika Mandanna. While she is a National Crush, the film's niche subject matter restricted its appeal, leading to a washout in the Hindi dubbed version."¨ 13.Madharasi"¨ Director:A.R.Murugadoss"¨ Star Cast:Sivakarthikeyan, Vidyut Jammwal."¨ "¨Despite being directed by A.R.Murugadoss (known for Ghajini) and starring Vidyut Jammwal (a known face in Hindi), this film was a disaster in Hindi. It seems the audience has moved past the 2000s style of commercial filmmaking."¨ 14.Retro Industry:Kollywood (Tamil) Director:Karthik Subbaraj Star Cast:Suriya, Pooja Hegde."¨ Also known as Suriya 44, this stylish actioner by Karthik Subbaraj was expected to be Suriya's big theatrical comeback in Hindi. The shocking collection of less than ₹ 50 Lakhs indicates a complete failure in marketing or release strategy in the North. 15.Daaku Maharaaj"¨ Industry:Tollywood (Telugu)"¨ Director:Bobby Kolli"¨ Star Cast:Nandamuri Balakrishna, Bobby Deol"¨"¨ Even the presence of Bobby Deol (fresh off Animal fame) couldn't save this Balakrishna mass entertainer in Hindi. The over the top action style of NBK clearly has zero takers in the Hindi belt in 2025."¨ 16. Hari Hara Veera Mallu"¨ Industry:Tollywood (Telugu)"¨ Director:Krish Jagarlamudi,Jyoti Krishna"¨ Star Cast:Pawan Kalyan, Bobby Deol."¨ "¨A delayed period drama that felt stale upon arrival. With collections of just ₹33 Lakhs, it stands as a significant commercial underperformer for a star of Pawan Kalyan's stature."¨ (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) 17.Bad Girl Industry:Kollywood (Tamil) Director:Varsha Bharath Star Cast:Anjali Sivaraman."¨ A small budget coming of age drama produced by heavyweights like Vetrimaaran. While critically acclaimed in festivals, it was virtually non-existent at the Hindi box office. Ultimately, 2025 will be remembered as the year the Hindi market transitioned from being a star reliant territory to a landscape defined by audience discernment. The staggering gap between Kantara (₹223 Cr) and generic mass entertainers highlights a significant shift in viewer preferences. When highly anticipated projects featuring legends struggle to gain traction while a rooted folklore thriller creates history, the trend is undeniable.The era of blind loyalty to formulaic tropes is fading, making way for a new chapter of content supremacy.

Mollywood

7 days ago

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Top 10 Malayalam Grossers of 2025: Lokah Dominated Domestic and Worldwide Chart; Empuraan Emerges Overseas Winner

It's a wrap on 2025, and the Mollywood box office has set new benchmarks with a HUGE cumulative total from its top contenders. The ten highest-grossing original Malayalam films of the year alone have raked in over ₹ 1400 crores worldwide, signaling a massively successful run for the industry. While Lokah: Chapter 1 - Chandra emerged as the historic domestic champion with a ₹ 122.8 Cr Net, the year was defined by the global dominance of L2: Empuraan and a string of high-ROI thrillers. From rooted superhero epics to intense sports dramas, the audience has given a clear verdict. Here's a deep dive into the top 10 Malayalam films that made the biggest impact at the box office in 2025. table td { word-wrap: break-word; word-break: break-word; } @media (max-width: 480px) { table td:first-child { width: 40% !important; } } Lokah: Chapter 1 - Chandra DirectorDominic Arun Lead CastKalyani Priyadarshan, Naslen K. Gafoor, Sandy Master Malayalam Net₹ 122.8 Cr Worldwide Gross₹ 303.86 Cr VerdictAll Time Blockbuster Check Out the Day-Wise Box Office Breakdown → A ground-breaking entry in the Malayalam superhero genre, Lokah tells the story of an ordinary youth discovering extraordinary lunar-based powers, set against a culturally rooted backdrop of Kerala's myths. Lokah has rewritten the record books for Mollywood in 2025. With a historic malayalam Net of ₹122.8 Cr and a massive overseas pull of ₹ 119.9 Cr, it proved that Malayalam content can compete on a global scale. Its All Time Blockbuster status is a testament to how a rooted concept, paired with high-quality VFX, can resonate with the masses. Thudarum DirectorTharun Moorthy Lead CastMohanlal, Shobana Malayalam Net₹ 118.6 Cr Worldwide Gross₹ 235.38 Cr VerdictBlockbuster Check Out the Day-Wise Box Office Breakdown → A gripping emotional thriller that explores the psychological aftermath of a family tragedy and the persistence of memory, leading to a shocking investigative climax. Thudarum emerged as the year's most consistent Blockbuster. Its primary strength lay in the domestic market, where it earned ₹118.6 Cr in Malayalam Net, becoming a staple for family audiences. The film's long-term holding capacity on weekdays was the engine of its success, making it one of the most profitable Malayalam ventures of 2025. L2: Empuraan DirectorPrithviraj Sukumaran Lead CastMohanlal, Prithviraj Sukumaran, Manju Warrier, Tovino Thomas Malayalam Net₹ 97.34 Cr Worldwide Gross₹ 266.81 Cr VerdictSuperHit Check Out the Day-Wise Box Office Breakdown → The highly anticipated sequel to Lucifer, Empuraan delves into the global empire of Khureshi-Ab'raam and the dark political maneuverings that follow his return to power. L2: Empuraan proved its massive international appeal by raking in ₹142.25 Cr from overseas"”the highest for any Malayalam film this year. While its domestic net stood at ₹97.34 Cr, its global dominance cemented Mohanlal's unparalleled pull. Despite the heavy production costs, it secured a SuperHit verdict through its immense volume. Dies Irae DirectorRahul Sadasivan Lead CastPranav Mohanlal,Sushmitha Bhat Malayalam Net₹ 40.93Cr Worldwide Gross₹ 82.18 Cr VerdictBlockbuster Check Out the Day-Wise Box Office Breakdown → Rohan's affluent lifestyle spirals out of control as he is convinced a supernatural entity is in his home. His search for the mystery draws him into unexpected worlds and alliances and the horrors that lie ahead. Dies Irae became the ultimate sleeper hit of mid-2025. Backed by a strong budget of ₹24 Cr, its India Net of ₹40.93 Cr indicates exceptional ROI. Critics praised Pranav Mohanlal's performance and the film's gritty aesthetic, which helped it cross the ₹80 Cr mark globally despite its niche genre. Hridayapoorvam DirectorSathyan Anthikad Lead CastMohanlal, Siddique, Malavika Mohanan Malayalam Net₹ 40.14 Cr Worldwide Gross₹ 76.26 Cr VerdictSuperHit Check Out the Day-Wise Box Office Breakdown → A heartfelt family drama that explores unconditional love and sacrifice, centering on a father's journey to fulfill his daughter's final wish. Hridayapoorvam proved that rooted emotional content still has a massive market in Kerala. Its India Net of ₹40.14 Cr ensured a safe return for its producers, while the SuperHit verdict reflects its broad appeal among family audiences who traditionally shy away from high-intensity action templates. Alappuzha Gymkhana DirectorKhalid Rahman Lead CastNaslen K. Gafoor, Lukman Avari Malayalam Net₹ 40.09 Cr Worldwide Gross₹ 70.6 Cr VerdictSuperHit Check Out the Day-Wise Box Office Breakdown → A visceral sports drama set in the backwaters of Alappuzha, following the rise of a local boxing prodigy as he battles socio-economic hurdles and inner demons. The film's raw energy and authentic portrayal of local sports culture made it a massive success among the youth. With Khalid Rahman's direction ensuring steady buzz, the film grossed over ₹70 Cr worldwide, proving that sports narratives executed with realism can dominate the box office. Kalamkaval DirectorJithin K. Jose Lead CastMammootty, Vinayakan Malayalam Net₹ 34.88 Cr(Theatrical Run Active) Worldwide Gross₹ 79.25 Cr(Theatrical Run Active) VerdictSuccess Check Out the Day-Wise Box Office Breakdown → A high-voltage investigative thriller centered on a ritualistic murder and a race against time by a disgraced officer to find the truth behind a hidden conspiracy. Kalamkaval enjoyed a strong run in its initial weeks, powered by Mammootty's exceptional screen presence and Jithin K. Jose's signature stylistic action. While it faced stiff competition, its Worldwide Gross marks it as a clear theatrical success for Mammootty Kampany. Officer on Duty DirectorJithu Ashraf Lead CastKunchacko Boban, Manoj KU, Jagadish Malayalam Net₹ 30.87 Cr Worldwide Gross₹ 54.01 Cr VerdictSuperHit Check Out the Day-Wise Box Office Breakdown → A fast-paced police procedural following an idealistic young officer as he navigates systemic corruption to solve a high-profile narcotics case. Despite a lower budget compared to other major releases, Officer on Duty managed a worldwide gross of ₹54 Cr. Its SuperHit verdict is attributed to its high ROI and the strong performances of the lead ensemble, making it one of the most profitable police dramas of 2025. Rekhachithram DirectorJofin T. Chacko Lead CastAsif Ali,Anaswara Rajan Malayalam Net₹ 26.6 Cr Worldwide Gross₹ 56.75 Cr VerdictSuper Hit Check Out the Day-Wise Box Office Breakdown → Suspended cop Vivek Gopinath rejoins after gambling scandal. Tasked with solving 40-year-old murder case with faceless victim, he seeks redemption by cracking the long-unsolved mystery. Rekhachithram stands as one of the most profitable Malayalam films of 2025 in terms of Return on Investment (ROI). Directed by Jeethu Joseph, the film proved to be a box office powerhouse, collecting over six times its modest ₹9 Cr budget. With a steady India Net of ₹26.6 Cr and a worldwide gross of ₹56.75 Cr, it comfortably sailed past initial expectations, marking another significant commercial victory for Asif Ali and the director"™s impeccable track record of delivering high-quality, profitable thrillers. Eko DirectorDinjith Ayyathan Lead CastSandeep Pradeep, Vineeth, Narain Malayalam Net₹ 24.10 Cr Worldwide Gross₹ 46.47 Cr VerdictSuper Hit Check Out the Day-Wise Box Office Breakdown → A major success story for Mollywood in 2025. Made on a modest budget, its worldwide gross represents a massive return on investment. Directed by Dinjith Ayyathan (Kishkindha Kaandam fame), the film won over audiences through its atmosphere and character-driven narrative, securing a Super Hit verdict.

Kollywood

137 days ago

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Rajinikanth's Coolie vs Vettaiyan: Lokesh Kanagaraj's Mass Action Collides With T.J. Gnanavel's Action Drama

Chennai, August 14 - In theatres right now is Coolie, the latest Rajinikanth-starrer action spectacle directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, which follows hot on the heels of the superstar's previous outing, Vettaiyan, brought to life by T.J. Gnanavel. While both films showcase the actor's unmatched screen presence, they differ in tone, style, and box office performance. ## Vettaiyan was released on October 10, 2024, marking a compelling departure for Rajinikanth, portraying an encounter specialist navigating the murky world of crime and justice. Directed by T. J. Gnanavel and produced under Lyca Productions, the film assembled a powerhouse cast including Amitabh Bachchan as Rajinikanth's superior, along with Fahadh Faasil, Rana Daggubati, Manju Warrier, Ritika Singh, Dushara Vijayan, and more. ## The Film was set against the social backdrop of encounter killings, the screenplay by B. Kiruthika captured the moral complexities faced by law enforcers, urging reform over retaliation. Anirudh Ravichander"™s music, most notably the single "Manasilaayo", featuring a rare on-screen dance moment by Rajinikanth and Manju Warrier, injected both energy and emotional resonance into the film. The movie had a promising opening, but a mixed reception didn't help it in the long run, and at the end of 2024, the movie amassed around ₹250 crores worldwide, securing a respectable third place among the highest-grossing Tamil films of the year. ## Vettaiyan features a rare and powerful reunion of cinematic legends, Rajinikanth and Amitabh Bachchan, sharing the screen again after 33 years, following their iconic collaboration in Hum (1991). Strategically planned for a pan-Indian release, Vettaiyan was simultaneously launched in Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, and Kannada, expanding its reach beyond traditional Tamil cinema audiences. The movie received a mixed-to-positive response from critics, with many praising Rajinikanth's commanding presence and the film's socially relevant theme, while pointing out issues in pacing and storytelling.## Vettaiyan emerged as a bold yet imperfect attempt to blend mass appeal with social messaging. Rajinikanth"™s charisma remained its strongest asset, while its commercial appeal carried it to solid box office numbers despite narrative inconsistencies. Gnanavel"™s film invited praise for its purpose and intention, even if not entirely successful in execution. ## Coolie, directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, marks a grand comeback for Rajinikanth, celebrating both his 171st film and a 50-year cinematic legacy. Rajinikanth headlines as Deva, reportedly a former gang leader entangled in complex socio-political dynamics. The ensemble includes Nagarjuna, Shruti Haasan, Soubin Shahir, Upendra, Sathyaraj, Pooja Hegde, and Soubin Shahir, among others. Aamir Khan appears in a high-impact cameo, including a dramatic 15-minute confrontation with Rajinikanth. Anirudh Ravichander scores the soundtrack"”his fourth collaboration with Lokesh and fifth with Rajinikanth. ## The album, released August 2, 2025, includes hit singles like "Monica," which sparked a viral dance trend. Strategically positioned for a pan-India release in over 100 countries, the film is poised to become one of Tamil cinema's most widely distributed titles. Coolie had achieved remarkable pre-release milestones, with worldwide bookings totalling over ₹100 crores for the opening day. In North America, pre-sales reached $2.75 million, surpassing the lifetime earnings of Rajinikanth"™s previous hit "Petta" in the region. ## Additionally, the film set a new record for Tamil cinema on BookMyShow by selling 2.5+ million tickets in advance. The film received an 'A' certification, making it Rajinikanth"™s first adult-only release in 36 years, a testament to its intense action and mature themes. Coolie is shaping up to be more than just another film; it's becoming a cultural milestone. With Rajinikanth's legendary screen presence, a visionary director, a powerhouse ensemble cast, and music by Anirudh Ravichander, it promises to be a cinematic event of the year. From record-setting bookings to global reach across 100+ countries, the film"™s launch on Independence Day weekend sets it up for box office dominance. ## While comparisons are inevitable, industry analysts believe Coolie and Vettaiyan represent two sides of Rajinikanth's cinematic persona "” the larger-than-life superstar and the seasoned actor. Whether it's at the ticket counters or in the hearts of fans, both films reinforce why Rajinikanth remains Tamil cinema's undisputed king. ## Stay tuned...

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253 days ago

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Mohanlal's 'Empuraan' Total Business Details Revealed

Mumbai, April 19 - Superstar Mohanlal's action thriller L2: Empuraan is nearing its box office run but not before creating history for Malayalam cinema. The movie has emerged as the highest-grossing Mollywood film ever. ## Directed by Prithviraj Sukumaran, the film has grossed 266+ crores at the worldwide box office so far. In India, it has minted around 124 crores gross, while overseas collection is around 142 crores. L2 is the biggest Malayalam grosser at the domestic as well as overseas box office, while it will finish as the second biggest grosser in Kerala, behind 2018. ## Meanwhile, the makers have revealed that the total business of Empuraan is 325 crores, which includes theatrical and non-theatrical business (so far). There have been rumours that the film's OTT and satellite rights were sold for 100 crores, but the latest update from the makers reveals that non-theatrical rights are not more than 60 crores.## The non-theatrical rights of the movie are said to be the second highest ever for a Malayalam film, behind Dulquer Salmaan's King of Kotha. The political controversy around the movie has put a dent in Empuraan's OTT rights otherwise, it could have scored the biggest deal. ## Empuraan is produced by Aashirvad Cinemas in association with Sree Gokulam Movies. It is the second instalment in the Lucifer trilogy, which stars Mohanlal, alongside an ensemble cast including Prithviraj Sukumaran, Abhimanyu Singh, Manju Warrier, and Tovino Thomas, among others in key roles.## Stay tuned...

Mollywood

267 days ago

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Box Office: 'Empuraan' Becomes The Highest-Grossing Malayalam Film of All Time Worldwide

Kochi, April 5 - Superstar Mohanlal's action thriller L2: Empuraan has become the highest-grossing Malayalam film of all time after beating last year's mega blockbuster Manjummel Boys in just 9 days at the worldwide box office. ## The sequel to the 2019 movie Lucifer, Empuraan has grossed approximately 241.50+ crores worldwide, including 106.50+ crores domestically through the second Friday. It has beaten the lifetime total of Manjummel Boys, which scored 241 crores in 2024. ## Empuraan is currently the third biggest Mollywood grosser in India after 2018 (110.50 crores gross) and Aadujeevitham (167.50 crores), while it is by far the biggest grosser at the overseas box office with 135+ crores, which is nearing double the second best Manjummel Boys (73.40 crores). ## Among the biggest grossers of the year, Empuraan is currently in third place behind Sankranthiki Vasthunam (255+ crores gross) and Chhaava (800+ crores gross) globally. It will top 250 crores gross and is also expected to beat Sankranthiki Vasthunam by tomorrow to become the number 2 grosser.## L2 is produced by Aashirvad Cinemas in association with Sree Gokulam Movies. It stars Mohanlal in the title role, with an ensemble cast consisting of Prithviraj Sukumaran, Abhimanyu Singh, Tovino Thomas, and Manju Warrier, among many others. ## Stay tuned..

Mollywood

282 days ago

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Box Office: 'Empuraan' Emerges Biggest Malayalam Opener Of All Time With Pre-Sales Only

Kochi, March 22 - Superstar Mohanlal's action thriller L2: Empuraan has shattered many records even before the first show begins. The movie has been creating a sensation ever since the advance booking opened in India and worldwide and this has led it to create records. ## Directed by Prithviraj Sukumaran, Empuraan pre-sales have crossed 10 crore gross in India for the opening day (including fan shows) while worldwide sales are nearing 30 crore gross. With this, it has become the biggest Malayalam opener of all time worldwide with pre-sales only. ## The previous biggest Mollywood opener was Mohanlal's Marakkar (20+ crores gross) and Empuraan is already 10 crores more with still 5 days left for the release. The booking trend indicates the film to open with 50+ crores gross worldwide which looked unthinkable before for a small film industry like Mollywood. ## Empuraan is sure to become the biggest Malayalam grosser of all time, by beating Manjummal Boys (241 crores gross). If the movie gets positive word of mouth, then it is certain to enter uncharted box office territories for a Malayalam title and how far it can go is the question to be answered.## Produced by Aashirvad Cinemas and Sree Gokulam Movies, the movie stars Mohanlal as Khureshi-Ab'raam / Stephen Nedumpally, alongside an ensemble cast consisting of Sukumaran, Abhimanyu Singh, Tovino Thomas, Manju Warrier, Saniya Iyappan, Sachin Khedekar, among others in key roles. It is scheduled to be released on March 27 in Malayalam, Hindi, Telugu, Kannada, and Tamil languages.## Stay tuned...

Mollywood

282 days ago

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Mohanlal's 'L2: Empuraan' Advance Booking Off To Flier In India; Breaks Record

Kochi, March 21 - The box office is breathing fire again, this time in the most uncharted territory (with huge potential) of Indian cinema with superstar Mohanlal's Malayalam blockbuster L2: Empuraan. There can't be a happier moment for the overall Indian film industry than seeing the rise of the Mollywood which has unanimously been applauded as the content factory. ## Over the last few years, Indian cinema has witnessed box office mayhem, mostly in Hindi, Telugu, and Tamil film industries. But no one in their wildest of dreams had thought that a Malayalam Pan India film would top all other industries. Well, Empuraan has done that, at least, in terms of selling the highest number of tickets in an hour before release. ## The advance booking of Empuraan was opened at 9 AM on March 21 and by 10:30 AM, it had started selling tickets at 96K/hour which is a record for an Indian film before the official release. Interestingly, the booking hasn't opened much outside the home state, Kerala, and it is a matter of time before it touches the 100K/hour trend which is no less than a red letter moment for the content-rich Mollywood. ## Malayalam cinema hasn't produced many big-ticket entertainers in the past and this is the first time it has made a Pan India film of this scale. While the current bookings trend is limited to only the home state, it wouldn't be a surprise if the movie starts following the same in other parts of the country, especially since the first part of the movie, Lucifer (2019) has been widely watched on television across the country in dubbed versions. ## There have been many rich box office moments for Malayalam cinema over the last couple of years but none of them was of the scale of Empuraan which is re-writing history not for its own industry but for overall Indian cinema, and as said above, there can't be a happier moment for Indian film industry than this.## Empuraan is directed by Prithviraj Sukumaran who also plays a key role in the film. Produced by Aashirvad Cinemas and Sree Gokulam Movies, the movie stars Mohanlal as Khureshi-Ab'raam / Stephen Nedumpally, alongside an ensemble cast consisting of Abhimanyu Singh, Tovino Thomas, Manju Warrier, Saniya Iyappan, Sachin Khedekar, among others in key roles. It is scheduled to be released on March 27 in Malayalam, Hindi, Telugu, Kannada, and Tamil languages.## Stay tuned...

Box Office

283 days ago

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L2: Empuraan Box Office Collection | All Language | Day Wise | Worldwide

Here is the Malayalam movie L2: Empuraan box office collection which is an action thriller film. This film is directed by Prithviraj Sukumaran and produced by Aashirvad Cinemas and Sree Gokulam Movies. ## L2: Empuraan stars Prithviraj Sukumaran, Mohanlal, Tovino Thomas, Manju Warrier, Indrajith Sukumaran, Abhimanyu Singh, and Sachin Khedekar in key roles. ## L2: Empuraan State Wise Gross CollectionDayKarnatakaAPTGTamil NaduKeralaRest Of IndiaDay TotalDay 1 [1st Thursday]₹ 4 Cr₹ 1.5 Cr₹ 2.25 Cr₹ 14 Cr₹ 2.75 Cr₹ 24.5 CrDay 2 [1st Friday]₹ 1.3 Cr₹ 0.5 Cr₹ 0.9 Cr₹ 9 Cr₹ 1.3 Cr₹ 13 CrDay 3 [1st Saturday]₹ 2.25 Cr₹ 0.5 Cr₹ 1.3 Cr₹ 9.35 Cr₹ 2.1 Cr₹ 15.5 CrDay 4 [1st Sunday]₹ 1.8 Cr₹ 0.6 Cr₹ 1.5 Cr₹ 10.85 Cr₹ 1.25 Cr₹ 16 CrDay 5 [1st Monday]₹ 1 Cr₹ 0.3 Cr₹ 0.75 Cr₹ 10.3 Cr₹ 0.65 Cr₹ 13 CrDay 6 [1st Tuesday]₹ 0.5 Cr₹ 0.2 Cr₹ 0.5 Cr₹ 8.5 Cr₹ 0.3 Cr₹ 10 CrDay 7 [1st Wednesday]₹ 0.3 Cr₹ 0.15 Cr₹ 0.35 Cr₹ 5.75 Cr₹ 0.15 Cr₹ 6.7 CrDay 8 [2nd Thursday]₹ 0.25 Cr₹ 0.1 Cr₹ 0.3 Cr₹ 3.75 Cr₹ 0.15 Cr₹ 4.55 CrWeek 1 Gross₹ 11.4 Cr₹ 3.85 Cr₹ 7.85 Cr₹ 71.5 Cr₹ 8.65 Cr₹ 103.25 CrDay 9 [2nd Friday]₹ 0.2 Cr₹ 0.08 Cr₹ 0.3 Cr₹ 2.7 Cr₹ 0.12 Cr₹ 3.4 CrDay 10 [2nd Saturday]₹ 0.3 Cr₹ 0.08 Cr₹ 0.45 Cr₹ 2.85 Cr₹ 0.17 Cr₹ 3.85 CrDay 11 [2nd Sunday]₹ 0.32 Cr₹ 0.08 Cr₹ 0.5 Cr₹ 3.4 Cr₹ 0.2 Cr₹ 4.5 CrDay 12 [2nd Monday]₹ 0.05 Cr₹ 0.05 Cr₹ 0.15 Cr₹ 1.5 Cr₹ 0.05 Cr₹ 1.8 CrDay 13 [2nd Tuesday]₹ 0.05 Cr₹ 0.03 Cr₹ 0.15 Cr₹ 1.27 Cr₹ 0.05 Cr₹ 1.55 CrDay 14 [2nd Wednesday]₹ 0.05 Cr₹ 0.03 Cr₹ 0.15 Cr₹ 1.02 Cr₹ 0.05 Cr₹ 1.3 CrDay 15 [3rd Thursday]₹ 0.01 Cr₹ 0.01 Cr₹ 0.02 Cr₹ 0.6 Cr₹ 0.01 Cr₹ 0.65 CrWeek 2 Gross₹ 0.98 Cr₹ 0.36 Cr₹ 1.72 Cr₹ 13.34 Cr₹ 0.65 Cr₹ 17.05 CrDay 16 [3rd Friday]₹ 0.02 Cr₹ 0.01 Cr₹ 0.01 Cr₹ 0.4 Cr₹ 0.01 Cr₹ 0.45 CrDay 17 [3rd Saturday]₹ 0.03 Cr₹ 0 Cr₹ 0.01 Cr₹ 0.55 Cr₹ 0.01 Cr₹ 0.6 CrDay 18 [3rd Sunday]₹ 0.02 Cr₹ 0 Cr₹ 0.01 Cr₹ 0.56 Cr₹ 0.01 Cr₹ 0.6 CrDay 19 [3rd Monday]₹ 0.01 Cr₹ 0 Cr₹ 0.01 Cr₹ 0.52 Cr₹ 0.01 Cr₹ 0.55 CrDay 20 [3rd Tuesday]₹ 0.01 Cr₹ 0 Cr₹ 0.01 Cr₹ 0.42 Cr₹ 0.01 Cr₹ 0.45 CrDay 21 [3rd Wednesday]₹ 0.01 Cr₹ 0 Cr₹ 0.01 Cr₹ 0.27 Cr₹ 0.01 Cr₹ 0.3 CrTotal₹ 12.48 Cr₹ 4.22 Cr₹ 9.63 Cr₹ 87.56 Cr₹ 9.36 Cr₹ 123.25 Cr ## ## L2: Empuraan Box Office Collection Day Wise | All Language [See Footfalls] DayIndia Net Collection Change(+/-) Day 1 [1st Thursday] ₹ 21 Cr [Mal: 18.6 Cr ; Ka: 0.05 Cr; Te: 1.15 Cr; Ta: 0.7 Cr; Hi: 0.5 Cr] - Day 2 [1st Friday] ₹ 11.1 Cr [Mal: 10.15 Cr ; Ka: 0.03 Cr; Te: 0.25 Cr; Ta: 0.27 Cr; Hi: 0.4 Cr] -47.14% Day 3 [1st Saturday] ₹ 13.25 Cr [Mal: 12.15 Cr ; Ka: 0.03 Cr; Te: 0.27 Cr; Ta: 0.4 Cr; Hi: 0.4 Cr] 19.37% Day 4 [1st Sunday] ₹ 13.65 Cr [Mal: 12.6 Cr ; Ka: 0.03 Cr; Te: 0.3 Cr; Ta: 0.47 Cr; Hi: 0.25 Cr] 3.02% Day 5 [1st Monday] ₹ 11.15 Cr [Mal: 10.4 Cr ; Ka: 0.03 Cr; Te: 0.17 Cr; Ta: 0.35 Cr; Hi: 0.2 Cr] -18.32% Day 6 [1st Tuesday] ₹ 8.55 Cr [Mal: 8 Cr ; Ka: 0.02 Cr; Te: 0.13 Cr; Ta: 0.25 Cr; Hi: 0.15 Cr] -23.32% Day 7 [1st Wednesday] ₹ 5.65 Cr [Mal: 5.25 Cr ; Ka: 0.02 Cr; Te: 0.05 Cr; Ta: 0.25 Cr; Hi: 0.08 Cr] -33.92% Day 8 [2nd Thursday] ₹ 3.9 Cr [Mal: 3.55 Cr ; Ka: 0.02 Cr; Te: 0.05 Cr; Ta: 0.2 Cr; Hi: 0.08 Cr] -30.97% Week 1 Collection ₹ 88.25 Cr [Mal: 80.7 Cr ; Ka: 0.23; Te: 2.37; Ta: 2.89; Hi: 2.06] - Day 9 [2nd Friday] ₹ 2.9 Cr [Mal: 2.59 Cr ; Ka: 0.01 Cr; Te: 0.05 Cr; Ta: 0.2 Cr; Hi: 0.05 Cr] -25.64% Day 10 [2nd Saturday] ₹ 3.35 Cr [Mal: 2.95 Cr ; Ka: 0.01 Cr; Te: 0.05 Cr; Ta: 0.27 Cr; Hi: 0.07 Cr] 15.52% Day 11 [2nd Sunday] ₹ 3.85 Cr [Mal: 3.45 Cr ; Ka: 0.01 Cr; Te: 0.05 Cr; Ta: 0.25 Cr; Hi: 0.09 Cr] 14.93% Day 12 [2nd Monday] ₹ 1.55 Cr [Mal: 1.4 Cr ; Te: 0.02 Cr; Ta: 0.1 Cr; Hi: 0.03 Cr] -59.74% Day 13 [2nd Tuesday] ₹ 1.3 Cr [Mal: 1.15 Cr ; Te: 0.02 Cr; Ta: 0.1 Cr; Hi: 0.03 Cr] -16.13% Day 14 [2nd Wednesday] ₹ 1.15 Cr [Mal: 1.05 Cr ; Te: 0.02 Cr; Ta: 0.06 Cr; Hi: 0.02 Cr] -11.54% Day 15 [3rd Thursday] ₹ 0.55 Cr [Mal: 0.5 Cr ; Ka: 0.01 Cr; Te: 0.01 Cr; Ta: 0.02 Cr; Hi: 0.01 Cr] -52.17% Week 2 Collection ₹ 14.65 Cr [Mal: 13.09 Cr ; Ka: 0.04; Te: 0.22; Ta: 1; Hi: 0.3] -83.40% Day 16 [3rd Friday] ₹ 0.4 Cr [Mal: 0.37 Cr ; Te: 0.01 Cr; Ta: 0.01 Cr; Hi: 0.01 Cr] -27.27% Day 17 [3rd Saturday] ₹ 0.41 Cr [Mal: 0.39 Cr ; Ta: 0.01 Cr; Hi: 0.01 Cr] 2.50% Day 18 [3rd Sunday] ₹ 0.43 Cr [Mal: 0.41 Cr ; Ta: 0.01 Cr; Hi: 0.01 Cr] 4.88% Day 19 [3rd Monday] ₹ 0.47 Cr [Mal: 0.45 Cr ; Ta: 0.01 Cr; Hi: 0.01 Cr] 9.30% Day 20 [3rd Tuesday] ₹ 0.39 Cr [Mal: 0.37 Cr ; Ta: 0.01 Cr; Hi: 0.01 Cr] -17.02% Day 21 [3rd Wednesday] ₹ 0.25 Cr [Mal: 0.23 Cr ; Ta: 0.01 Cr; Hi: 0.01 Cr] -35.90% Total ₹ 105.25 Cr [Mal: 96.01 Cr ; Ka: 0.27 Cr; Te: 2.6 Cr; Ta: 3.95 Cr; Hi: 2.42 Cr] - ## Take Subscription To See Footfalls ## India Net Collection ₹ 105.25 Cr ## Worldwide Collection ₹ 265.5 Cr ## Overseas Collection ₹ 142.25 Cr ## India Gross Collection ₹ 123.25 Cr ## L2: Empuraan Budget: ₹ - Cr * Approx ## L2: Empuraan Verdict: Coming Soon ## L2: Empuraan Screen count ## India: - * expected ## Overseas: - * expected ## Worldwide total: - ## Release Date: 27th March 2025 ## For more and the latest news about Mollywood Box Office Collection, Stay tuned to us.

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Record-Breaking Overseas Pre-Sales For 'Empuraan'

Kochi, March 20 - Superstar Mohanlal's action thriller Empuraan, directed by Prithviraj Sukumaran, is re-writing history in its overseas pre-sales and is all set to start with a bang at the box office upon its worldwide release on March 27. ## The film is having a never-before-seen mass hysteria in the advance sales in the international market. With 6 days still left for the release, the opening day pre-sales of the film has crossed the 15 crore mark, which is already a record for a Malayalam title overseas. ## The worldwide bookings have crossed 12 crores gross, even without the regular bookings in the domestic market. In India, the advance booking for the film is expected to commence in the next couple of days and once it opens, a bumper response is expected especially in the home state, Kerala. ## As reported earlier, Empuraan will easily score the biggest opening ever for a Malayalam title and the trade is expecting it to open in the range of 40-50 crores gross worldwide which is more than double the current record holder, Marakkar which opened to around 20 crores gross.## Empuraan is easily the biggest Mollywood film and if it manages to get positive word of mouth, then it is sure to open uncharted box office milestones for a Malayalam movie. The biggest current Malayalam grosser is Manjummel Boys (241 crores gross), and this record will be a cakewalk for Empuraan with favourable audience reception. ## Directed by Prithviraj Sukumaran and produced by Aashirvad Cinemas and Sree Gokulam Movies, Empuraan stars Mohanlal as Khureshi-Ab'raam / Stephen Nedumpally, alongside an ensemble cast consisting of Sukumaran, Abhimanyu Singh, Tovino Thomas, Manju Warrier, Saniya Iyappan, Sachin Khedekar, among others in key roles. It is scheduled to be released on March 27 in Malayalam, Hindi, Telugu, Kannada, and Tamil languages.## Stay tuned...

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Box Office: Mohanlal's 'Empuraan' Set For Record Opening

Kochi, March 19 - The Malayalam film industry is set to unlock new box office benchmarks with the upcoming action thriller film Empuraan. Starring superstar Mohanlal in the lead role, the movie is scheduled to hit the big screens on March 27 in multiple languages. ## Empuraan is the first big Pan India film with the potential to score big outside the home market. The buzz for the movie is soaring with the release date getting nearer and the same can be seen in the pre-sales which is easily the best ever for a Mollywood title. ## The advance booking trend of Empuraan in the overseas market has been fantastic and as of writing this piece, the non-domestic pre-sales of the movie are around 6-7 crores gross. It is set to become the first Mollywood title to score $1+ million bookings and with 8 days still to go for release, the bookings will be higher. ## As said, Empuraan is guaranteed to score the record opening for a Malayalam film. Currently, Mohanlal's Marakkar: Lion of the Arabian Sea is the biggest opener with around 20 crore gross worldwide, and Empuraan will beat this record by a very good margin. ## Directed by Prithviraj Sukumaran and produced by Aashirvad Cinemas and Sree Gokulam Movies, Empuraan stars Mohanlal as Khureshi-Ab'raam / Stephen Nedumpally, alongside an ensemble cast consisting of Sukumaran, Abhimanyu Singh, Tovino Thomas, Manju Warrier, Saniya Iyappan, Sachin Khedekar, among others in key roles. It is scheduled to be released on March 27 in Malayalam, Hindi, Telugu, Kannada, and Tamil languages.## Stay tuned...

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Mohanlal's 'Empuraan' Becomes The First Malayalam Film To Set IMAX Release

Kochi, March 18 - Superstar Mohanlal's hugely-awaited action thriller Empuraan: L2E has created history as it will be the first ever film from Malayalam film industry to set a release in the IMAX. The actor announced the same on March 18 with a new poster. ## "It gives us immense pride to announce that #L2E #Empuraan will be the first ever film from the Malayalam cinema industry to be released on IMAX. We hope this is the beginning of a long and illustrious association between IMAX and Malayalam Cinema. Watch the spectacle unfold on IMAX screens across the world in selected markets from 27/03/2025", Mohanlal said in a post shared on X. ## It gives us immense pride to announce that #L2E #Empuraan will be the first ever film from the Malayalam cinema industry to release on IMAX. We hope this is the beginning of a long and illustrious association between IMAX and Malayalam Cinema. Watch the spectacle unfold on IMAX"¦ pic.twitter.com/yTyHCyietU— Mohanlal (@Mohanlal) March 18, 2025 ## Empuraan is easily the biggest Malayalam film and buzz for the same is soaring as the release date is getting nearer. It is the second instalment in the planned Lucifer franchise and the sequel to the 2019 blockbuster Lucifer. The movie is directed by Prithviraj Sukumaran who also plays a key role in it. ## Produced by Aashirvad Cinemas and Sree Gokulam Movies, Empuraan stars Mohanlal as Khureshi-Ab'raam / Stephen Nedumpally, alongside an ensemble cast consisting of Abhimanyu Singh, Tovino Thomas, Manju Warrier, Saniya Iyappan, Sachin Khedekar, among others in key roles. It is scheduled to be released on March 27 in Malayalam, Hindi, Telugu, Kannada, and Tamil languages. ## Stay tuned...

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Makers Confirmed Early Morning Shows of Mohanlal's 'Empuraan'

Kochi, March 15 - Superstar Mohanlal's much-awaited Empuraan is hot in the market ahead of its worldwide release on March 27. Directed by Prithviraj Sukumaran, the action drama has been in the news lately for various reasons but all have been fixed now for a smooth release.## Empuraan is easily the biggest Malayalam film with huge hype around it, and considering that, the makers are treating the film in that way. On Sunday, it was announced that the first show of the film would start at 6 AM IST, becoming one of the rare Malayalam films to have an early morning start.## Produced by Aashirvad Cinemas, Empuraan is nearly 3 hours long so the early start will give it 5-6 shows on the first day and that should be enough for it to emerge as the biggest Malayalam opener. The movie also has the potential to work wonders in other versions if the makers manage to create hype at the last moment which needs to be seen. ## Empuraan is the second instalment in a planned trilogy and is a follow-up to the 2019 film Lucifer. The film stars Mohanlal as Khureshi-Ab'raam / Stephen Nedumpally, alongside an ensemble cast consisting of Abhimanyu Singh, Tovino Thomas, Manju Warrier, Saniya Iyappan, Sachin Khedekar, among others in key roles.## The first day, first show of #L2E #Empuraan will start at 6:00 AM IST on the 27th of March 2025. Shows across the world will start at the corresponding time in respective time zones.Stay tuned for further details!Malayalam | Tamil | Hindi | Telugu | Kannada #March27"¦ pic.twitter.com/OeKas1QOkR— Mohanlal (@Mohanlal) March 16, 2025 ## Stay tuned...