Mohanlal and Prithviraj Sukumaran’s highly anticipated action thriller, L2E: Empuraan, has taken a flying start at the UAE box office, amassing impressive advance booking numbers. The film, a sequel to the blockbuster Lucifer, has recorded a staggering gross of US $351,000 (AED 1.29M) in advance sales for its premiere and opening day, translating to over Rs 3 crore as per Track BO. Also if one adds ticket sales from Bahrain and Oman for day 1, the collection jumps by another US $ 46,000, taking the overall Gulf number to US $ 396,000 ( Rs 3.4 crore) .
Massive Ticket Sales and Show Count
As anticipation for L2E: Empuraan continues to rise, the film has already sold approximately 23,500 tickets across 759 scheduled shows in the UAE. The advance booking figures are a testament to the film’s immense popularity among Malayali audiences and Mohanlal’s massive fanbase in the Gulf region.
Breakdown of the UAE Box Office Advance Sales
- Premieres (4:30 AM shows): AED 317K (approx. Rs 71.5 lakh) from 5,927 tickets.
- Day 1 Sales: AED 970K (approx. Rs 2.18 crore) from 17,567 tickets.
The extraordinary performance of the 4:30 AM premiere alone showcases the excitement surrounding the film.
A Potential Record-Breaker
With such strong pre-release numbers, L2E: Empuraan is on track to set new benchmarks for Malayalam cinema in overseas markets. The overseas sale of the film is currently being pegged at US $ 1.5 million. The film has already become the highest grossing Malyalam film in North America few days ago as it’s collection crossed US $ 125,000 mark.
Given the history of Mohanlal’s box office dominance and the success of Lucifer, L2E: Empuraan is poised to be one of the biggest Malayalam releases of the year. The film’s performance in the UAE suggests it could challenge existing records for a Malayalam film’s overseas debut.The film has become the first Malayalam film to be screened in IMAX format across the globe.
