Despite Salman Khan’s highly anticipated Sikandar hitting theaters on Eid, the spotlight has been claimed by L2: Empuraan at the box office. The Malayalam blockbuster, featuring Mohanlal and directed by Prithviraj Sukumaran, has broken records in just four days, claiming the title of the highest-grossing Malayalam film globally. While Sikandar stands on a modest start, it is counting on sustaining momentum in the coming days.
L2: Empuraan continues to dominate the box office, achieving remarkable success at an extraordinary pace. On its fourth day, the film grossed an impressive ₹45 crore worldwide, elevating its total to ₹186 crore. This figure edges it closer to surpassing the ₹200 crore milestone, anticipated to be reached on the fifth day.
With its groundbreaking success, L2: Empuraan has solidified its position as the top-grossing Malayalam film, easily outpacing prior blockbusters. Additionally, its overseas earnings have exceeded USD 10 million in merely four days, surpassing the previous record set by Manjummel Boys, which stood at USD 8.8 million. The film’s strong word-of-mouth and consistent momentum indicate no signs of slowing down.
Meanwhile, Salman Khan’s Sikandar, helmed by AR Murugadoss and featuring Rashmika Mandanna, opened with a respectable ₹26 crore on its initial day. Although a decent number, it falls short when compared to Salman Khan’s earlier Eid releases such as Tiger 3 and Sultan. The film recorded a 20% Hindi occupancy on Day 1, suggesting potential for higher footfalls.
In contrast to L2: Empuraan’s rapid growth, Sikandar will require positive word-of-mouth and a strong weekend push to gain traction. The upcoming weekdays are pivotal for the film’s sustainability at the box office.
While L2: Empuraan is shattering records, Sikandar is striving to establish itself. Both films boast strong leads and thrilling plots but are charting distinct paths in their box office journeys.
