Empuraan: Mohanlal's Movie Sees Highest Hourly Pre-Sales Ever In Indian Cinema, Breaks Leo & Pushpa 2 Records

Empuraan Advance Booking Records: The much-anticipated Malayalam action thriller Empuraan, starring Mohanlal, has set an unprecedented record in advance booking sales. The film, directed by Prithviraj Sukumaran, has witnessed the highest hourly pre-sales in Indian cinema history, surpassing the records previously held by Leo and Pushpa 2. According to film industry tracker AB George, Empuraan registered a staggering 93.5K ticket sales on BookMyShow within the first hour of its pre-release bookings, outperforming Leo (82K) and Pushpa 2 (80K).

The record-breaking numbers indicate an unprecedented demand for the film, which is expected to set new benchmarks upon its release.

Empuraan Gears Up for a Grand Release

Empuraan serves as the second installment in the Lucifer trilogy, which began with the 2019 blockbuster Lucifer. Empuraan's screenplay by Murali Gopy was finalized in 2022, and production commenced in October 2023, with shooting taking place across various locations, including India, the UK, and the US.

With an ensemble cast featuring Prithviraj Sukumaran, Tovino Thomas, Indrajith Sukumaran, Manju Warrier, Abhimanyu Singh, Jerome Flynn, and Eriq Ebouaney, Empuraan boasts a stellar lineup that has only fueled audience anticipation. The film marks Lyca Productions' first venture into Malayalam cinema, joining hands with Aashirvad Cinemas and Sree Gokulam Movies for this high-profile project.

The trailer for Empuraan was released on March 20, with the Malayalam version debuting at midnight, followed by Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada releases. Within hours, the trailer amassed over a million views, further cementing the film's massive appeal across multiple regions.

Scheduled for a grand theatrical release on March 27, 2025, Empuraan will be the first Malayalam film to be screened in IMAX format. The overwhelming response to its advance bookings signals a historic box office performance, positioning the film as one of the biggest cinematic events of the year.

With just days to go before its worldwide release, Empuraan is on track to redefine success in Indian cinema, proving yet again why Mohanlal remains an undisputed legend in the industry.