L2: Empuraan Creates HISTORY Becomes The Highest-grossing Malayalam Film Ever, Surpasses Manjummel Boys

Malayalam cinema has a new box office king! L2: Empuraan, directed by and starring Prithviraj Sukumaran, has smashed records to become the highest-grossing Malayalam film of all time, collecting ₹250 crore worldwide. The film has surpassed the previous record set by Manjummel Boys, which had grossed ₹225 crore.

The much-anticipated sequel to Lucifer opened to a historic ₹65 crore on its first day, setting the stage for an unprecedented box office run. Within just two days, it crossed ₹100 crore, and its steady performance over the weeks propelled it past the ₹250 crore mark. The film's global success was further amplified by its overseas collections, with its international distribution rights selling for ₹30 crore-making it one of the most expensive Malayalam films ever in foreign markets.

What makes this achievement even more remarkable is that Prithviraj Sukumaran is now the only actor-director in Malayalam cinema to deliver such a massive box office hit. Balancing his role as both the director and a lead actor in a film of this scale is no small feat, and L2: Empuraan proves his mastery in both crafts. Having already delivered blockbusters like Aadujeevitham and Guruvayoorambala Nadayil in 2024, Prithviraj continues to dominate the industry, proving that Malayalam cinema can stand shoulder to shoulder with the biggest films in India.

With L2: Empuraan, Prithviraj Sukumaran has redefined the standards of success in Malayalam cinema, proving that bold storytelling, strong performances, and grand filmmaking can create history at the box office.