Box Office Blockbuster: Prithviraj's 'L2: Empuraan' Tops Charts

'L2: Empuraan', directed by Prithviraj Sukumaran and starring Mohanlal, made a remarkable Rs 22 crore across India on its opening day. This second installment of the action franchise 'Lucifer' is setting new records in Malayalam cinema with strong pre-sale reservations and impressive collections.

L2: Empuraan, Prithviraj Sukumaran's latest directorial venture, has set the Indian box office on fire. Starring Mohanlal, the film raked in a staggering Rs 22 crore on its debut day, Sacnilk reports.

Released on Thursday, this sequel in the popular 'Lucifer' franchise features Mohanlal reprising his role as Stephen Nedumpally. The Indian box office witnessed Rs 19.45 crore in Malayalam, Rs 1.2 crore in Telugu, and notable earnings across other languages.

While the official figures remain under wraps, producers claim Rs 80 crore in pre-sale bookings, indicating 'L2: Empuraan' as a game-changer in Malayalam cinema.

(With inputs from agencies.)