- Mohanlal’s L2 Empuraan collected ₹174 crore worldwide in its first weekend.
- Vicky Kaushal’s Chhaava had a massive opening with ₹164.75 crore but had only three days to do so.
- With an extra day in hand, L2 Empuraan technically overtook Chhaava’s weekend numbers.
Did L2 Empuraan Really Outperform Chhaava?
The numbers tell an interesting story. Chhaava was released on a Friday and pulled in ₹164.75 crore in just three days. Meanwhile, L2 Empuraan, which hit theatres on a Thursday, took four days to cross ₹174 crore. While it seems like L2 Empuraan had a stronger weekend, the additional day played a crucial role.
Moreover, Chhaava surged past ₹195 crore by its fourth day, even though it had a weekday disadvantage. This suggests that while L2 Empuraan had an impressive start, Chhaava still had the stronger momentum.
What’s Next for L2 Empuraan?
Regardless of comparisons, L2 Empuraan has emerged as the biggest Malayalam film of the year. It has already outperformed Rekhachitram and Officer on Duty at the box office. With its multi-language release across India, the film is set to rake in even more numbers.
However, controversy has surrounded the movie due to its depiction of the 2002 Gujarat riots. Following backlash, Mohanlal issued an apology, and the team has promised to edit the contentious scenes. Despite this, the film continues to perform well. The real test now is whether it can sustain its momentum in the coming weeks.
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