Mohanlal’s latest film, L2 Empuraan, directed by Prithviraj Sukumaran, has seen a significant decline in box office earnings. The movie, which recently completed a week in theaters, is facing a backlash due to its controversial subject matter, leading to calls for a ban. Here’s a detailed look at its box office performance and the controversies surrounding it.
L2 Empuraan Box Office Collection Day 7: Significant Drop in Earnings
According to Sacnilk, L2 Empuraan collected approximately ₹2.59 crore on its seventh day at the domestic box office. This marks a 23.32% decline from its earnings on the previous day.
Total Earnings So Far
- Domestic Total: ₹81.29 crore (approximate)
- Worldwide Gross: ₹222 crore
- India Gross: ₹92 crore
- Overseas Collection: ₹130 crore
The final numbers may vary slightly after the night shows.
L2 Empuraan Occupancy Report
The film’s theater occupancy rate has also seen a decline across different language versions:
- Malayalam – 26.57%
- Telugu – 9.89%
- Tamil – 14.61% (as of April 2)
- Hindi – 6.51% (lowest among all versions)
L2 Empuraan Worldwide Box Office Report
Despite opening strong, the movie recorded a 50% drop in collections on Tuesday after the Eid holiday rush.
Day 6 Earnings Breakdown (April 2)
- Malayalam: ₹8 crore
- Kannada: ₹20 lakh
- Telugu: ₹13 lakh
- Tamil: ₹25 lakh
- Hindi: ₹15 lakh
L2 Empuraan Controversy: Why Are There Calls for a Ban?
The film, written by Murali Gopy and produced under Aashirvad Cinemas, Lyca Productions, and Sree Gokulam Movies, has drawn criticism for its portrayal of the 2002 Gujarat riots.
Censorship and Scene Modifications
- A total of 24 scenes were cut or altered to remove references to communal violence.
- The removed visuals amounted to 2 minutes and 8 seconds of screen time.
- Reports suggest that the antagonist’s name was changed from “Bhajarangi” to “Baldev” due to its religious implications.
Political Backlash and Calls for a Ban
Amid the controversy, MDMK General Secretary and Rajya Sabha MP Vaiko has demanded a complete ban on the film in Tamil Nadu. Social media platforms have also been flooded with demands to prohibit screenings in various states.
Cast and Crew of L2 Empuraan
The film features a star-studded ensemble, including:
- Mohanlal
- Prithviraj Sukumaran
- Tovino Thomas
- Manju Warrier
- Abhimanyu Singh
- Rick Yune
- Indrajith Sukumaran
- Suraj Venjaramoodu
- Saniya Iyappan
- Andrea Tivadar
