Mohanlal-Prithviraj’s L2: Empuraan mints Rs 22 crore in North America

Mohanlal and Prithviraj Sukumaran’s L2: Empuraan, is showing a remarkable box office run in North America. As of Day 9, the political action-thriller has grossed a strong US $ 2.6 million ( Rs 22.36 crore) confirming its status as the most successful Malayalam films overseas.

The film earned $25,000 on Day 9 (Friday), screening across 104 locations in the USA and Canada. Despite being more than a week into its theatrical run, L2: Empuraan continues to draw audiences, largely driven by its gripping narrative, powerful performances, and the loyal fan base of both Mohanlal and director-actor Prithviraj.

Breaking down the numbers, the USA contributed $1,478,875, while Canada brought in CAD$1,135,916—a testament to the growing popularity of Malayalam cinema across the continent. The film’s performance in Canada is particularly notable, reflecting a rising trend of Malayalam films gaining solid traction among the diaspora.

L2: Empuraan is the follow-up to the 2019 blockbuster Lucifer, and it has expanded the universe with more political intrigue, layered storytelling, and explosive action. Mohanlal reprises his role as the enigmatic Stephen Nedumpally, while Prithviraj not only directs but also appears in a key role. Their collaboration has clearly struck gold once again.

With the second weekend underway and Sunday’s collections yet to roll in, L2: Empuraan is expected to inch closer to the $3 million milestone. In India as well the film continues it’s glorious run at the box office with it inching towards Rs 100 crore mark.

As the film continues its theatrical journey, L2: Empuraan is not just a commercial winner, but a cultural moment for Malayalam cinema globally—marking a proud moment for both Mohanlal and Prithviraj on the international stage.Work on the third part has already begun with Mohanlal’s son Pranav being roped in to play the younger version of Stephen Nedumpally. The film has been titled as L3: The Beginning.