Mohanlal’s highly anticipated sequel, L2 Empuraan, directed by Prithviraj Sukumaran, is all set for a grand worldwide theatrical release on March 27th.
The advance bookings are now happening at a fast pace, and with these early trends, it’s evident that L2 Empuraan is poised to beat Vijay’s Leo and emerge as the highest-grossing movie in Kerala on its opening day.
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At the same time, the Malayalam industry is in deep crisis. According to Kerala box office analysts, out of the 17 movies released last month, only one, Officer on Duty, managed to break even.
All the other movies were failures, and the total budget for producing these 17 films was around ₹73 crores, while their combined theatrical earnings amounted to only ₹23.5 crores.
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Now, Kerala box office analysts are predicting that L2 Empuraan will be the savior of the industry in this crisis, as the film’s pre-bookings assure a solid opening in Kerala.
Apart from Kerala, pre-bookings in Tamil Nadu, North India, and overseas markets like the UAE and North America are also performing well.
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The stage is set for a grand opening for L2 Empuraan. If the movie meets audience expectations, it has the potential to deliver massive box office collections.
It remains to be seen whether L2 Empuraan will become a blockbuster success and help revive the struggling Malayalam film industry.
