Empuraan Box Office Opening Weekend: Mohanlal's Film Shatters Records With ₹170 Cr+ Worldwide

Empuraan Box Office Collection: The Malayalam action thriller Empuraan premiered globally on March 27, 2025. Directed by Prithviraj Sukumaran and written by Murali Gopy, the film is the second chapter in the planned Lucifer trilogy, with Mohanlal in the lead. Produced by Aashirvad Cinemas and Sree Gokulam Movies and presented by Lyca Productions, it features a star-studded cast, including Prithviraj, Manju Warrier, Tovino Thomas, and international actors Jerome Flynn and Eriq Ebouaney. Empuraan made history as the first Malayalam film to release in IMAX.

Empuraan Opening Weekend Box Office Collection Worldwide

According to film industry tracker AB George's latest post on X (formerly Twitter), Empuraan has set a new benchmark for the highest opening weekend worldwide gross in Mollywood history. The film is estimated to have earned between ₹170-175 crore, surpassing the previous record by over ₹100 crore. In comparison, Aadujeevitham collected ₹64.14 crore, while Lucifer stood at ₹55.40 crore.

Empuraan Synopsis

Amid political unrest in Kerala, Chief Minister Jathin Ramdas joins forces with a growing right-wing party led by a figure with a history of communal violence. Meanwhile, a global intelligence operation intensifies its pursuit of the elusive Khureshi-Ab'ram, whose past is entangled in personal revenge and international crime. As hidden conspiracies come to light, long-standing rivalries reignite, setting the stage for a decisive showdown.

Empuraan Cast And Crew

Mohanlal leads Empuraan as Khureshi Ab'raam (Stephen Nedumpally), with Pranav Mohanlal portraying his younger self. Prithviraj Sukumaran and Karthikeya Dev play Zayed Masood at different ages, while Manju Warrier and Tovino Thomas appear as Priyadarshini and Jathin Ramdas. The ensemble cast includes Abhimanyu Singh, Sukant Goel, Indrajith Sukumaran, Suraj Venjaramoodu, and international actors Jerome Flynn, Andrea Tivadar, and Eriq Ebouaney. Cameos feature Antony Perumbavoor and Rick Yune.

Helmed by Prithviraj Sukumaran and penned by Murali Gopy, the film is backed by Antony Perumbavoor and Gokulam Gopalan under the banners of Aashirvad Cinemas and Sree Gokulam Movies.Sujith Vaassudev helms cinematography, Deepak Dev composes the music, and Akhilesh Mohan edits. With action by Stunt Silva and VFX by leading studios like YFX and Labyrinth, the film's post-production includes DI at Annapurna Studios and multilingual dubbing led by RP Bala. Promotions are managed by Poffactio, while Anand Rajendran handles design.

Disclaimer: The box office figures are sourced from industry trackers and are approximate. Filmibeat does not vouch for their accuracy but considers them indicative of the films' box office performance.