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As a Senior Editor at Sacnilk, Sacnilk Team leads our coverage on Indian cinema, box office analytics, and global entertainment trends. With a keen eye for industry dynamics and accurate data reporting, they curate premium news stories and editorial analysis for movie enthusiasts worldwide.

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Kalyani Priyadarshan's Lokah Emerges Number 1 Malayalam Film On BookMyShow
267 days ago
Mollywood

Kalyani Priyadarshan's Lokah Emerges Number 1 Malayalam Film On BookMyShow

Kochi, September 15 – Kalyani Priyadarshan's Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra still has to run few more steps to become the biggest Malayalam grosser, but that historic milestone, it has emerged as the number 1 Mollywood film of all-time on the online ticketing platform BookMyShow. The superhero movie continues to set new milestones at the box office, and topping BMS sales is one of them. The fantasy epic has officially become the number one Malayalam film in terms of tickets sold, surpassing some of the biggest industry blockbusters. According to data by Filmy View, Lokah has sold a whopping 4.51 million tickets (and still running strong), edging past superstar Mohanlal's Thudarum, which also recorded 4.51 million tickets but has now settled its run. With this, Lokah has claimed the top spot, rewriting the history books for Malayalam cinema on the platform. The full ranking of Malayalam films on BookMyShow in terms of ticket sales stands as follows: Lokah –– 4.51+ million* Thudarum –– 4.51 million Manjummel Boys –– 4.30 million Empuraan –– 3.75 million Aavesham –– 3 million This achievement reflects not just the movie's massive box office success but also the increasing influence of digital ticketing platforms in determining a film's popularity among audiences nationwide. With Lokah still running successfully in cinemas, it is expected to widen the gap at the top in the coming weeks. Meanwhile, Lokah has crossed 250 crores running total at the worldwide box office, and is currently the second biggest Malayalam grosser of all-time. The Dominic Arun's directorial is now trailing Empuraan by around 17 to claim the number 1 spot, and it will most likely top that by the next weekend. Stay tuned...

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Mohanlal's 'Empuraan' Re-Censored After Facing Backlash
437 days ago
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Mohanlal's 'Empuraan' Re-Censored After Facing Backlash

Kochi, March 30 - Superstar Mohanlal's action thriller is doing excellent business in the home state, Kerala and at the overseas box office and is already one of the biggest Malayalam grossers of all time. However, the movie has come under fire amid its box office dominance for allegedly displaying an anti-Hindu agenda. ## According to the latest reports, the producers have decided to re-edit and re-censor the film after massive backlash and protests. It is said that the scene related to the Gujarat Riots has been cut heavily, and the name of the antagonist has also been reportedly changed. ## There are as many as 17 cuts, including muting some parts related to the National Investigation Agency, in the new version of the film, which has been censored by a new board. The latest version will reportedly start playing in theatres Monday or Tuesday. ## Amid the growing tensions, it is being reported in the Malayalam media that superstar Mohanlal is upset with the makers over the controversy. It is said that the actor didn't watch the full movie before and has now reportedly asked the team to remove the scenes that caused the controversy. ## Meanwhile, Empuraan has crossed 150 crores gross collection at the worldwide box office at the time of writing this piece. It will emerge as the second biggest Malayalam grosser of all-time at the end of the day (4th day) and is likely to secure the first position before the first week ends by topping Manjummel Boys (241 crores gross). ## Stay tuned...

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Box Office: 'Empuraan' Storms Past 100 Crore Worldwide In 2 Days
438 days ago
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Box Office: 'Empuraan' Storms Past 100 Crore Worldwide In 2 Days

Kochi, March 28 - There were 9 Malayalam movies to earn 100+ crores gross at the worldwide box office, and superstar Mohanlal's record-breaking action thriller L2: Empuraan has become the 10th to achieve this milestone faster than all other films. ## Directed by Prithviraj Sukumaran, the mega-budgeted sequel to Lucifer had a gigantic opening of around 67.50 crores, and it remained excellent on the second day to cross 100 crores globally. With this, it has become the fastest to hit the milestone, beating Aadujeevitham, which took 9 days. ## Empuraan has grossed around 40 crores at the domestic box office, while overseas collection is 60+ crores gross through Friday (2 days). It is the first Malayalam movie of the year to score at the box office century worldwide. For Mohanlal, it is his third 100 crore grosser after Pulimurugan and Lucifer. Sukumaran, as director, delivered his second century after Lucifer.## By Saturday, the film is likely to become the 5th biggest Malayalam grosser of all time and will look to become number 2 by Sunday. The Eid holiday falls on Monday, which gives the movie a chance to emerge as the biggest Mollywood grosser of all time within the first week, beating Manjummel Boys' lifetime worldwide total of 241 crores gross. ## Stay tuned...

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'L2: Empuraan' Sells 1+ Million Advance Tickets On Book My Show; Highest For A Malayalam Film
441 days ago
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'L2: Empuraan' Sells 1+ Million Advance Tickets On Book My Show; Highest For A Malayalam Film

Kochi, March 25 - Superstar Mohanlal's action thriller L2: Empuraan has become the first Malayalam film ever to sell 1 million tickets in advance on the online ticketing platform, Book My Show with 2 days still left for the release. ## The advance booking of Empuraan was opened on Friday (March 21) and since then, it has been selling tickets like hotcakes. On the first day, the movie sold a record-breaking 628K tickets on BMS, 163K on the second day, 110K on the third day and 100K+ tickets on 4th day. ## Of all the tickets sold, around 70%-80% have been sold in the home state, Kerala. On the opening day, the movie sold tickets worth approximately 15 crore gross in India, including around 10 crore gross in Kerala. It has already shattered the opening day to opening weekend record for a Mollywood title, be it in pre-sales or box office opening. ## Empuraan has guaranteed to score 50+ crores on the first day and 100+ crores at the opening weekend at the worldwide box office. The film's opening weekend pre-sales are 60+ crores gross worldwide and it is expected to finish with 70+ crores which is sensational. ## The movie is scheduled to be released on March 27 in Malayalam, Hindi, Telugu, Kannada, and Tamil languages.## Stay tuned...

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Mohanlal's 'Empuraan' Becomes The First Malayalam Film To Set IMAX Release
448 days ago
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Mohanlal's 'Empuraan' Becomes The First Malayalam Film To Set IMAX Release

Kochi, March 18 - Superstar Mohanlal's hugely-awaited action thriller Empuraan: L2E has created history as it will be the first ever film from Malayalam film industry to set a release in the IMAX. The actor announced the same on March 18 with a new poster. ## "It gives us immense pride to announce that #L2E #Empuraan will be the first ever film from the Malayalam cinema industry to be released on IMAX. We hope this is the beginning of a long and illustrious association between IMAX and Malayalam Cinema. Watch the spectacle unfold on IMAX screens across the world in selected markets from 27/03/2025", Mohanlal said in a post shared on X. ## It gives us immense pride to announce that #L2E #Empuraan will be the first ever film from the Malayalam cinema industry to release on IMAX. We hope this is the beginning of a long and illustrious association between IMAX and Malayalam Cinema. Watch the spectacle unfold on IMAX… pic.twitter.com/yTyHCyietU— Mohanlal (@Mohanlal) March 18, 2025 ## Empuraan is easily the biggest Malayalam film and buzz for the same is soaring as the release date is getting nearer. It is the second instalment in the planned Lucifer franchise and the sequel to the 2019 blockbuster Lucifer. The movie is directed by Prithviraj Sukumaran who also plays a key role in it. ## Produced by Aashirvad Cinemas and Sree Gokulam Movies, Empuraan stars Mohanlal as Khureshi-Ab'raam / Stephen Nedumpally, alongside an ensemble cast consisting of Abhimanyu Singh, Tovino Thomas, Manju Warrier, Saniya Iyappan, Sachin Khedekar, among others in key roles. It is scheduled to be released on March 27 in Malayalam, Hindi, Telugu, Kannada, and Tamil languages. ## Stay tuned...

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Makers Confirmed Early Morning Shows of Mohanlal's 'Empuraan'
451 days ago
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Makers Confirmed Early Morning Shows of Mohanlal's 'Empuraan'

Kochi, March 15 - Superstar Mohanlal's much-awaited Empuraan is hot in the market ahead of its worldwide release on March 27. Directed by Prithviraj Sukumaran, the action drama has been in the news lately for various reasons but all have been fixed now for a smooth release.## Empuraan is easily the biggest Malayalam film with huge hype around it, and considering that, the makers are treating the film in that way. On Sunday, it was announced that the first show of the film would start at 6 AM IST, becoming one of the rare Malayalam films to have an early morning start.## Produced by Aashirvad Cinemas, Empuraan is nearly 3 hours long so the early start will give it 5-6 shows on the first day and that should be enough for it to emerge as the biggest Malayalam opener. The movie also has the potential to work wonders in other versions if the makers manage to create hype at the last moment which needs to be seen. ## Empuraan is the second instalment in a planned trilogy and is a follow-up to the 2019 film Lucifer. The film stars Mohanlal as Khureshi-Ab'raam / Stephen Nedumpally, alongside an ensemble cast consisting of Abhimanyu Singh, Tovino Thomas, Manju Warrier, Saniya Iyappan, Sachin Khedekar, among others in key roles.## 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 ## Stay tuned...

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Superstar Mohanlal's 'Empuraan' To Be Postponed?
453 days ago
Mollywood

Superstar Mohanlal's 'Empuraan' To Be Postponed?

Kochi, March 13 - One of the biggest Malayalam films, superstar Mohanlal-fronted action drama Empuraan is announced for March 27 release in multiple languages but it might get postponed to the new date due to the internal tussle. ## The release of the film is in only 2 weeks but the makers are yet to drop the trailer or any other promotional content. Over the last few weeks, it has been reported that there has been a dispute between Lyca Productions and Aashirvad Cinemas for the distribution and business of the movie and the latest development indicates the same. ## According to Forum Keralam, Aashirvad Cinemas wants Lyca to exit the movie but the latter, despite showing a willingness to part ways, is not ready to do the same on the former's term. It is said that Lyca wants its partner studio to settle its investment of approximately 75 crores, plus an additional 10 crores. ## There have been multiple discussions regarding the matter but things are not moving toward an amicable solution. If the matter gets prolonged, Empuraan may be postponed to the new release which looks likely given the fact that there will be limited time left for the promotion of the movie across the country.## Empuraan, directed by Prithviraj Sukumaran who also plays a key role in the movie, is the second instalment in a planned trilogy and is a follow-up to the 2019 film Lucifer. The film stars Mohanlal as Khureshi-Ab'raam / Stephen Nedumpally, alongside an ensemble cast consisting of Prithviraj Sukumaran, Abhimanyu Singh, Tovino Thomas, Manju Warrier, Saniya Iyappan, Sachin Khedekar, among others in key roles.## Stay tuned...

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Unni Mukundan's 'Marco' TV Premiere Gets Halt By CBFC; A Right Decision?
461 days ago
Mollywood

Unni Mukundan's 'Marco' TV Premiere Gets Halt By CBFC; A Right Decision?

Kochi, March 5 - Malayalam star Unni Mukundan's box office blockbuster Marco has reportedly been halted for the television premiere and is also likely to be stopped from OTT release due to the violent content. The movie is directed by Haneef Adeni. ## Touted as the most violent film, Marco was censored with an A rating (18+) for the big screen release by The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) but the body has denied the permission to screen the movie on television. CBFC has also reportedly asked the government to ban the movie from streaming on OTT platforms.## It is to be noted that to premiere the film on television, it has to obtain a U/A or U certificate from the board. In the case of Marco, the central board accepted the recommendation of the regional examination committee and based on that, it was found that the movie contained too much violence to be changed to a U/A or U-category film. ## If the makers want, they can re-submit for permission by cutting more scenes but they are unlikely to do so as it will make the film irrelevant. It is probably the first movie in recent times to get banned from TV premiere and the decision is not surprising given the scrutiny CBFC has been under recently.## Marco, despite its huge box office success with a 100+ crore gross collection, has faced criticism for showing too much violence, and so has the CBFC for allowing its release in theatres. Meanwhile, the producer of the film has said that he will not make films like Marco in future, though their intention was not to promote violence. Nonetheless, the right decision has been made to halt its premiere on television, a medium where all age groups watch the content.## Stay tuned...

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Megastar Mammootty's 'Bazooka' Release Date Postponed; New Date Announced
487 days ago
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Megastar Mammootty's 'Bazooka' Release Date Postponed; New Date Announced

Kochi, February 8 - Malayalam megastar Mammootty's highly-awaited action thriller film Bazooka has officially been postponed from Valentine's Day release. The film is directed by Deeno Dennis in his directorial debut and produced by Yoodlee Films and Theatre of Dreams.## Bazooka was supposed to hit the big screen on February 14 but due to some reasons, best known to the makers, it has been pushed back to April 10, during the Vishu festival weekend. Mammootty announced the new release date on X with a new stylish poster. ## #Bazooka in Cinemas Worldwide from April 10 , 2025 #BazookaFromApril10 pic.twitter.com/RNeJLUha6Z— Mammootty (@mammukka) February 7, 2025 ## The teaser of Bazooka was released on Independence Day last year which generated curiosity among the fans. The movie, however, has been in the making since April 2023 when the title was announced. The entire filming was wrapped up in October 2024 and it will now finally release on April 10. ## The film also stars Tamil director-actor Gautham Vasudev Menon in an important role alongside Sidharth Bharthan, Babu Antony, Hakim Shahjahan, Bhama Arun, Divya Pillai, and Sumith Naval of Big B-fame, among others. Interestingly, Gautham Menon and the Malayalam superstar recently collaborated on Dominic And The Ladies' Purse, which the former had directed.## Stay tuned...

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Shocking Budget of Superstar Mohanlal's Directorial 'Barroz'?
526 days ago
Mollywood

Shocking Budget of Superstar Mohanlal's Directorial 'Barroz'?

Kochi, December 25 - Malayalam superstar Mohanlal made his directorial debut with the fantasy entertainer Barroz which was released on December 25. The movie, which stars Mohanlal in the lead role, however, has bombed at the box office with a lifetime collection heading to finish under 25 crores gross. ## The recent few films of Mohanlal haven't performed well at the box office, however, the shock that Barroz has given seems to be bigger than all. It is believed to be the costliest Mollywood film ever with over 150 crores. ## In a viral video on X, Barroz's marketing head Dr. Sharon Thomas has reportedly claimed that Barroz has been made on a budget of over 150 crores. The film is produced by Antony Perumbavoor of Aashirvad Cinemas which is the regular collaborator of Mohanlal's films. ## In the video, Sharon Thomas can be heard saying that Mohanlal's vision for the movie was to give something back to Indian cinema which has given him so much over the years. The actor-filmmaker expected to be a perfect film in that aspect but everything turned upside down as far as the box office result is concerned. ## Given the fact that Malayalam cinema doesn't have Pan India market appeal, the said budget is shocking as it would require the movie to become the biggest Mollywood grosser by a long margin which is not gonna happen. ## Dr. Sharon Thomas (Marketing head of #Barroz ) has reportedly said the film was made in a budget of around 150 crores 😮Maybe its based on the whole sum after marketing, promotions.etcBut whatever it is isn't it a gigantic amount of loss for Aashirvad and Team.? pic.twitter.com/XLrDtPIfm0— ELTON 🧢 (@elton_offl) December 30, 2024 ## Stay tuned...

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Superstar Mohanlal Confirms 'Drishyam 3' In The Works; Also Talks About The Popularity of The Franchise
533 days ago
Mollywood

Superstar Mohanlal Confirms 'Drishyam 3' In The Works; Also Talks About The Popularity of The Franchise

Kochi, December 24 - Superstar Mohanlal has officially confirmed that the third instalment of the blockbuster suspense crime thriller franchise, Drishyam in development. Written and directed by Jeethu Joseph, it is one of the first Malayalam film franchises which got Pan India recognition. ## After the original Drishyam became a massive success in 2013, Drishyam 2 was a direct OTT release in 2021 due to the Covid-19 pandemic. It has been remade in multiple Indian and international languages, and it is the Hindi remake of both parts which turned into massive box office successes. ## Ever since the second part became a big success on OTT, there have been talks about Drishyam 3. Director Jeethu Joseph previously confirmed that the plans for the third installment are on but he wasn't sure when it will happen. Bollywood star Ajay Devgn, who headlined the Hindi remake, also confirmed recently that the film is indeed in development. ## Now, superstar Mohanlal confirmed the same in an interview given to Tamil media outlet Galatta as part of the promotion of his directorial debut film Barroz which he has also headlined. The legendary actor also talked about how he got the Drishyam franchise which was also pitched to other Malayalam stars before it came to him.## "The script for Drishyam was in the director's hands five years before the shooting. It is known that the script was presented to many people. But they were not convinced by this film. It was Antony who told me that there is such a subject and if I could listen to it. When I heard the script, I was shocked. It was unbelievable", the Lucifer actor said. ## Mohanlal further talked about how Drishyam became a cult classic among the Pan-Indian audiences and brought a pan-Indian reach to Malayalam cinema. ## "The thing that made people interested in that film was the fact that it was a man standing up for his family. Recently, when the shooting (for one of his films) was going on in Gujarat, many people from there recognized me because of Drishyam. After Drishyam 2, they (the foreign audience) started watching more Malayalam films. It was a film that brought a pan-Indian reach to Malayalam. We are now trying to bring Drishyam 3", he added.## As has been reported previously, the production for Drishyam 3 is expected to commence in 2025 and it is likely to be shot simultaneously in Malayalam and Hindi with the original cast of the respective films. Meanwhile, Mohanlal's Barroz is scheduled to be released on December 25 in multiple languages.## Stay tuned...

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Superstar Mohanlal's Pan India Movie 'Empuraan' Shoot Completed; Release Date Re-Confirmed
555 days ago
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Superstar Mohanlal's Pan India Movie 'Empuraan' Shoot Completed; Release Date Re-Confirmed

Kochi, December 1 - Malayalam superstar Mohanlal reunited with the actor-director Prithviraj Sukumaran for an action thriller L2: Empuraan which is the sequel to their 2019 mega-blockbuster Lucifer. It is easily the biggest Malayalam movie in the making and is being seen as the best bet for Pan India success.## Empuraan has been in the making since last year, and now, after 14 months of production, the makers announced the compilation of the shoot with a new poster. It was shot across 8 Indian states and 4 countries including the UK, USA, and UAE. Mohanlal calls the film a remarkable chapter in his journey and lauded the dedicated cast and crew for bringing this story to life. ## "This film owes its magic to the brilliant direction of Prithviraj Sukumaran whose creativity elevates every frame. A big thank you to Murali Gopy for his visionary storytelling that forms the heart of this film. A heartfelt thank you to Antony Perumbavoor for his unwavering belief in this project and to Mr Subaskaran and Lyca Productions for their invaluable support", the actor said. ## "None of this would have been possible without the dedicated cast and crew, who bring this story to life. L2: Empuraan has been a remarkable chapter in my journey as an artist, one I'll always treasure. To our amazing audience, your love and support inspire us every step of the way", he added.## Directed by Prithviraj Sukumaran, L2 stars Mohanlal as Stephen Nedumpally / Khureshi Ab'raam alongside an ensemble featuring Prithviraj Sukumaran, Manju Warrier, Tovino Thomas, Indrajith Sukumaran, Saniya Iyappan, Saikumar, Baiju Santhosh, Fazil and Sachin Khedekar all of whom are reprising their roles from the original.## Produced by Aashirvad Cinemas in association with Lyca Productions, Empuraan has been re-confirmed to hit the big screens on March 27, 2025, in Malayalam, Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, and Kannada. ## That’s a wrap for L2: Empuraan!What an incredible 14-month journey across 8 states and 4 countries, including the UK, USA, and UAE.This film owes its magic to the brilliant direction of Prithviraj Sukumaran whose creativity elevates every frame. A big thank you to Murali Gopy… pic.twitter.com/6bnuItDlxd— Mohanlal (@Mohanlal) December 1, 2024 ## Stay tuned...

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