'L2: Empuraan' Overseas Rights Record Surpasses Dulquer's 'King Of Kotha' (Image-X/PrithviOfficial)
The highly anticipated Malayalam film L2: Empuraan is back on its track for promotions. The power-packed sequel of Mohanlal and Prithviraj Sukumaran is making waves among audiences even before its release. And the film, set to create records at the box office, has now made history by reportedly securing a massive overseas distribution deal.
L2: Empuraan has locked a Rs 30 crore deal at its overseas distribution rights, surpassing the record of Dulquer Salman’s King of Kotha, which stood at Rs 14.8 crore
As per reports from the Malayalam movie tracker Mohammed Ishan, Empuraan has now entered the top tier of the South Indian overseas rights deal. The film has found its place alongside big-budget films like Pushpa 2 (Rs 140 Cr) Kalki 2898 AD (Rs 100 Cr) and Leo (Rs 60 Cr).
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After much speculation and chaotic social media discussions, the makers have finally confirmed the release date of the film and shut down the rumors. As per the director Prithviraj’s latest confirmation, the Mohanlal starrer will begin at 6:00 AM IST on March 27, 2025. About its international release, Prithviraj announced that shows across the world will start at the corresponding time in respective time zones.
Checkout the announcement here:
The first day, first show of #L2E #Empuraan will start at 6:00 AM IST on the 27th of March 2025. Shows across the world will start at the corresponding time in respective time zones.
Stay tuned for further details!Malayalam | Tamil | Hindi | Telugu | Kannada #March27… pic.twitter.com/OeKas1QOkR
— Mohanlal (@Mohanlal) March 16, 2025
Moreover, the makers, who were facing financial disputes between the production houses, Aashirvad Cinemas and Lyca Productions, recently welcomed their new distributor, Gokulam Movies, on board.
Earlier, indirectly responding to the ongoing speculations over the film’s delay, the makers unveiled a poster quoting, ”
The greatest trick the DEVIL ever pulled..was convincing the world he doesn’t exist! pic.twitter.com/HxWG5v7gZk
— Mohanlal (@Mohanlal) March 15, 2025
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Written by Murali Gopy, Empuraan is the second installment in the Lucifer trilogy and is set to release in Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, and Kannada. Mohanlal reprises his role as Khureshi-Ab’raam/Stephen Nedumpally, while Prithviraj, Manju Warrier, Tovino Thomas, Indrajith Sukumaran, and Suraj Venjaramoodu lead a star-studded cast. British actor Jerome Flynn, best known for Game of Thrones, adds international appeal to the project. Several other prominent names are speculated to make an appearance in the film but the details are kept under wraps so far.
Filming for Empuraan commenced on 5 October 2023 in Faridabad and has spanned multiple locations, including the US, UK, UAE, Chennai, Mumbai, Gujarat, Ladakh, Kerala, Hyderabad, Shimla, and Leh. With many more updates to be rolled in, L2: Empuraan is currently preparing the arena for its grand pan-Indian launch in Malayalam, Tamil, Hindi, Telugu and Kannada languages.
