Sikandar vs. L2: Empuraan Box Office – Salman Khan’s Film Faces Tough Competition from Mohanlal’s Blockbuster

Despite Salman Khan’s Sikandar hitting theatres on Eid with high expectations, it is L2: Empuraan that is creating waves at the box office. The Malayalam blockbuster, starring Mohanlal and directed by Prithviraj Sukumaran, has stormed past records in just four days, establishing itself as the highest-grossing Malayalam film globally. Meanwhile, Sikandar has had a decent start and is eyeing a strong hold in the coming days.

L2: Empuraan’s Unstoppable Box Office Run

Mohanlal’s L2: Empuraan is on a dream run, smashing records at an extraordinary pace. The film grossed a staggering ?45 crore worldwide on its fourth day, pushing its total collection to ?186 crore. This massive figure places it on the brink of crossing the ?200 crore mark, a milestone it is expected to surpass on Day 5.

The film’s record-breaking success has also cemented its position as the highest-grossing Malayalam film ever, leaving behind previous blockbusters with ease. Additionally, it has set a new benchmark in overseas collections, crossing USD 10 million in just four days, overtaking the previous record held by Manjummel Boys (USD 8.8 million). With strong word-of-mouth and sustained momentum, L2: Empuraan is showing no signs of slowing down.

Sikandar Struggles to Match the Hype

Salman Khan’s Sikandar, directed by AR Murugadoss and co-starring Rashmika Mandanna, opened with ?26 crore on its first day. While this is a decent figure, it falls short compared to Salman’s previous Eid releases like Tiger 3 and Sultan. The film’s Hindi occupancy on Day 1 was 20%, indicating that it still has room for improvement.

Unlike L2: Empuraan, which has seen exponential growth with each passing day, Sikandar will need strong word-of-mouth and weekend support to pick up pace. The coming weekdays will be crucial in determining whether the film can sustain itself at the box office.

Final Takeaway

While L2: Empuraan is setting new records, Sikandar is still finding its footing. Both films have strong lead actors and action-packed narratives, but their box office journeys seem to be heading in different directions.