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Mohanlal-Shobhana Starrer Thudarum Becomes Third Highest Grossing Malayalam Film
Updated on: 14 May, 2025 05:45 PM IST |Amruta Karulkar
Mohanlal and Shobhana from Thudarum
Tharun Moorthy`s latest directorial featuring Mohanlal and Shobhana, Thudarum, is taking the box office by storm. The film has not only outpaced the collections of the 2022 blockbuster "2018" but has also etched its name in history by achieving a remarkable feat in its home state of Kerala.
For context, "2018" was the highest-grossing film in Kerala so far, and it had earned ₹83.31 crore net in Malayalam, collecting ₹110.53 crore gross in India in its lifetime run. In just 19 days, "Thudarum" has impressively brought in ₹104 crore net in India, according to Sacnilk. The film achieved a worldwide gross of ₹208 crore in 18 days. However, it still has a way to go to surpass Mohanlal’s own "L2 Empuraan" and "Manjummel Boys" to claim the title of the highest-grossing Malayalam film ever.
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From the day of its release, Thudarum showcased a steady and consistent performance at the box office. It opened with Rs 5.25 crore on its first Friday and saw remarkable growth over the weekend, peaking at Rs. 10.5 crore on its first Sunday. Despite the expected weekday drops, the film held strong, closing its first week at an impressive Rs 51.4 crore. The momentum continued into the second week, with the film collecting Rs 35.35 crore, registering only a 31.23% drop. Early estimates for its third Sunday suggest a Rs. 5 crore collection, bringing the total to Rs. 98.75 crore.
What makes Thudarum’s run even more remarkable is its dominance in the Malayalam market. Of the total earnings so far, over Rs. 96 crore has come from the Malayalam version alone. With just Rs 1.25 crore more needed, "Thudarum" is now poised to enter the coveted Rs. 100 crore club in India, potentially joining "L2: Empuraan" and "Manjummel Boys".
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A New Benchmark in Kerala Box Office
There seems to be no stopping Tharun Moorthy’s Mohanlal and Sobhana-starrer Thudarum. After edging out "2018" to become the highest-grossing Malayalam film in Kerala, "Thudarum" made history by becoming the first film to gross ₹100 crore in its home state. Mohanlal himself shared this momentous news on his social media platforms. He announced that "#Thudarum storms into the record books with its first 100 crore mark exclusively at the Kerala box office! A milestone that we created together! Thank you, Kerala.” A promotional poster proudly declared, “A new chapter in Kerala box office history. ₹100 crore Kerala gross.”For context, "2018" was the highest-grossing film in Kerala so far, and it had earned ₹83.31 crore net in Malayalam, collecting ₹110.53 crore gross in India in its lifetime run. In just 19 days, "Thudarum" has impressively brought in ₹104 crore net in India, according to Sacnilk. The film achieved a worldwide gross of ₹208 crore in 18 days. However, it still has a way to go to surpass Mohanlal’s own "L2 Empuraan" and "Manjummel Boys" to claim the title of the highest-grossing Malayalam film ever.
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Consistent Box Office Dominance
Mohanlal’s latest film Thudarum, directed by Tharun Moorthy, is proving to be a box office juggernaut. In just 17 days, the film has raked in a staggering Rs 98.75 crore in India, surpassing the lifetime collections of Tovino Thomas’ blockbuster "2018", which had earned Rs 92.85 crore. With this feat, "Thudarum" has officially become the third highest-grossing Malayalam film of all time, etching another milestone in Mohanlal’s illustrious career.From the day of its release, Thudarum showcased a steady and consistent performance at the box office. It opened with Rs 5.25 crore on its first Friday and saw remarkable growth over the weekend, peaking at Rs. 10.5 crore on its first Sunday. Despite the expected weekday drops, the film held strong, closing its first week at an impressive Rs 51.4 crore. The momentum continued into the second week, with the film collecting Rs 35.35 crore, registering only a 31.23% drop. Early estimates for its third Sunday suggest a Rs. 5 crore collection, bringing the total to Rs. 98.75 crore.
What makes Thudarum’s run even more remarkable is its dominance in the Malayalam market. Of the total earnings so far, over Rs. 96 crore has come from the Malayalam version alone. With just Rs 1.25 crore more needed, "Thudarum" is now poised to enter the coveted Rs. 100 crore club in India, potentially joining "L2: Empuraan" and "Manjummel Boys".
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About the Film
Thudarum is a crime thriller directed by Tharun Moorthy and co-written by KR Sunil. Produced by M Renjith through Rejaputhra Visual Media, the film features a talented supporting cast including Prakash Varma, Farhaan Faasil, Maniyanpilla Raju, Binu Pappu, Irshad Ali, Aarsha Chandini Baiju, Thomas Mathew, and Krishna Prabha. Released on April 25, "Thudarum" tells the story of a modest taxi driver called Shanmugham ‘Benz’ who lives in tranquillity until his beloved car goes missing. He is forced to tap into an unseen side to protect everything he loves. The film opened to positive reviews and has drawn comparisons to Mohanlal’s acclaimed hit "Drishyam".Also Read: `Empuraan` Hits 100 Crore: Mollywood`s Record Smash, A Global Cinema Rise
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