The highly anticipated Malayalam film Empuraan, starring Mohanlal and directed by Prithviraj Sukumaran, has set unprecedented records in advance bookings ahead of its March 27, 2025 release. The film, which is the sequel to the 2019 blockbuster Lucifer, has generated immense excitement among audiences and is expected to create history at the box office.
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Record-Breaking Pre-Sales
Advance bookings for Empuraan opened on March 21, 2025, at 9:00 AM IST, and within the first hour, the film had already sold 93,500 tickets on BookMyShow, India’s leading online ticketing platform. The overwhelming demand led to a temporary crash of the application, as fans rushed to secure their seats for the highly anticipated movie. The film has reportedly amassed over ₹10 crore in overseas pre-sales, setting a new benchmark for Malayalam cinema.
Trade analysts suggest that the total advance booking figure for Empuraan could surpass ₹30 crore by the time of its release, making it one of the biggest openings for a Malayalam film.
Comparisons with ‘Pushpa 2: The Rule’
Given its record-breaking start, Empuraan’s advance booking performance is being compared to Pushpa 2: The Rule, starring Allu Arjun. Released in December 2024, Pushpa 2 achieved remarkable pre-sales, selling over 3.1 million tickets in India and crossing the ₹100 crore mark in advance bookings. While Empuraan has made a strong start, it remains to be seen if it can surpass the total pre-sales and opening day records of Pushpa 2.
International Response
The film has also witnessed massive demand internationally, with significant pre-sales reported in the US, Canada, Australia, and Germany. In Germany alone, Empuraan has garnered approximately ₹7 crore in advance bookings, setting new pre-release sales records for a Malayalam film in the country.
Box Office Projections
Industry analysts predict that Empuraan is poised for a monumental opening, with expectations of earning between ₹40-50 crore globally on its first day. If the film continues this momentum, it could become one of the highest-grossing Malayalam films of all time.
With just a few days left until its release, Empuraan is shaping up to be one of the biggest Indian film releases of 2025, and its box office performance will be closely watched by both fans and trade analysts.
By – Kartik
