One of the biggest releases of 2025 in the first quarter, the Malayalam blockbuster L2: Empuraan, has taken the box office by storm. Starring Superstar Mohanlal in the lead role and directed by other star hero Prithviraj Sukumaran,

Sikandar failed to work well with the audiences due to its lacklustre storyline and subpar performance by Salman Khan in the film.

Empuraan, starring Mohanlal, has earned ₹88.6 crore net in India after eight days but saw a drop on day nine, collecting only ₹30 lakhs so far. The film has faced backlash for its portrayal of political issues.