The highly awaited Malayalam film Empuraan, directed by Prithviraj Sukumaran and starring Mohanlal, has finally hit theatres—and it’s making waves across India and overseas. Despite receiving mixed reviews, the film has already made history at the box office.
A Big Comeback to the Big Screen
Empuraan is the second film in the Lucifer franchise, following the massive success of the first part. Fans were eagerly waiting for this sequel, and it looks like the excitement has paid off. The movie opened to packed theatres and strong ticket sales worldwide.
Rs 80 Crore on Day One!
According to the film’s producers, Empuraan has become the first Malayalam movie ever to earn over Rs 80 crore worldwide on its opening day. That’s a huge achievement for the Malayalam film industry. The film also broke records by selling more than 1 million advance tickets on BookMyShow, one of India’s top ticket booking platforms.
Star-Studded Cast Reunites
The movie brings back familiar faces from Lucifer, including:
- Mohanlal in the lead role
- Prithviraj Sukumaran, who also directs the film
- Tovino Thomas
- Manju Warrier
- Indrajith Sukumaran
New faces like Abhimanyu Singh, Jerome Flynn, and Eriq Ebouaney add more power to the cast. Their performances have been appreciated, even by those who gave the film mixed reviews.
What Is Empuraan About?
Director Prithviraj has made it clear that Empuraan isn’t just about flashy visuals or action scenes. In a recent interview, he said, “It’s not just all glitz and snazzy shots. It’s a content-driven film with a deep, layered story.”
This means the film focuses not just on style but also on a meaningful story. Prithviraj believes the movie’s strength lies in its plot, which connects all the characters and events in a smart and interesting way.
Mixed Reviews from Viewers
While many fans are loving the film’s scale, visuals, and performances, some have said that the movie’s story is a bit slow in parts. Others feel it could have been more engaging overall. However, the majority of fans are praising Mohanlal’s powerful performance and Prithviraj’s bold direction.
A Big Win for Malayalam Cinema
Written by Murali Gopy, Empuraan has been produced by Antony Perumbavoor and Gokulam Gopalan under the banners Aashirvad Cinemas and Sree Gokulam Movies. With its huge opening and record-breaking numbers, the movie has proven that Malayalam films are now competing on a national and international level.
