Malayalam Cinema’s Golden Era

Malayalam cinema is currently experiencing a remarkable phase, and Mohanlal’s latest film, Thudarum, directed by Tharun Moorthy, has just added another significant milestone to its legacy. The film has officially surpassed the coveted Rs 100 crore mark at the box office, making it only the third Malayalam film to achieve this milestone, following Empuraan and Manjummel Boys.

Box Office Success

According to the latest box office figures, Thudarum has grossed Rs 101.65 crore in just 18 days. This impressive total includes Rs 98.95 crore from the Malayalam version, Rs 1.85 crore from the Telugu dubbed version, and Rs 85 lakh from the Tamil version. The film debuted strongly with Rs 5.25 crore on its opening day, showing remarkable growth over its opening weekend and maintaining a steady performance in the following weeks. In its first week, it earned Rs 51.4 crore, followed by an additional Rs 35.35 crore in the second week, as reported by Sacnilk. Its consistent performance, particularly during weekends, has been crucial in propelling it past the century mark.

Mohanlal’s Continued Dominance

This achievement marks Mohanlal’s second consecutive film to cross the Rs 100 crore threshold after Empuraan, reaffirming his unmatched box office prowess in Malayalam cinema. This milestone is significant not only for the superstar but also for director Tharun Moorthy, whose collaboration with Mohanlal has clearly resonated with audiences.

Industry Implications

With only three films now in the exclusive Rs 100 crore club of Malayalam cinema, Thudarum’s entry underscores the increasing scale, ambition, and pan-Indian appeal of the industry. The film’s success narrative is far from over, and industry analysts are closely monitoring its trajectory to see how much further it can go in the coming days.

Future Prospects

It will be intriguing to see how quickly Thudarum can surpass Mohanlal’s own record to claim the second spot for the highest-grossing Malayalam film in the country, currently held by Empuraan with a collection of Rs 105.25 crore.