In a record-breaking moment in Malayalam film history, Mohanlal’s new blockbuster Thudarum has broken box office records by beating its own opening day box office collections every day for eleven days. This type of steady momentum is new to Kerala’s film industry, and Thudarum is not only a hit, but a phenomenon of history.
When Thudarum released with a mind-boggling ₹5.1 crore gross in Kerala, it was already being hailed as one of the largest openers for a Malayalam movie. But what followed shocked even the most experienced trade experts. From the second day itself, rather than the usual fall in collections, Thudarum increased day by day, with word-of-mouth and reviews pushing more footfalls day by day.
By the time the movie reached its tenth day, it had not only continued to gain momentum—it had, day after day, beaten its opening day collections, something none other than a Malayalam film has managed as yet. And today, even on the 11th day, Thudarum continues to move in the right direction, attracting more people and rewriting the box office success rules.
A Historic Run at the Kerala Box Office
The current figures indicate that Thudarum has collected a staggering ₹71 crore in only 11 days from Kerala alone. Trade experts are estimating that the film is set to break the ₹100 crore mark in the state—another milestone that no Malayalam film has achieved before.
With this phenomenal trend, it’s now not a matter of whether the film will reach ₹100 crore in Kerala, but when. What’s more thrilling, however, is the agreement among trade observers that Thudarum could go way beyond that figure, and even create a new all-time Kerala box office record for the highest-grossing movie ever.
Audiences have been thronging cinemas not merely once but times over, encouraged by the sheer emotional depth of the movie, its riveting plot, as well as by Mohanlal’s tour de force performance. Social media came into play also, with favorable reviews, fan reactions, as well as crammed house clip videos going viral, assisting with keeping interest simmering even for two weekends.
Thudarum’s Global Domination: Speeding Towards ₹200 Crore
Though Thudarum’s Kerala box office performance is remarkable, its international performance is no less impressive. Based on the latest figures, the movie has already surpassed ₹165 crore in worldwide gross in just 11 days of its release. This places Thudarum firmly on its way to becoming a member of the elite ₹200 crore club—a feat few Malayalam movies have achieved.
Overseas markets like the UAE, USA, and Australia have been big contributors, and the diaspora audience has been coming out in large numbers. The emotional connect of the film, along with Mohanlal’s star appeal and high production values, has resonated across the world.
In a further twist to the film’s phenomenal run is the impending release in Tamil later this weekend. If Thudarum gets noticed by the Tamil audience, particularly with the increasing popularity of Mohanlal in Tamil Nadu, the overall collections could climb even higher. Tamil Nadu distributors are already confident, relying on the pan-South popularity of the film’s themes and style.
Why Is Thudarum Becoming So Successful?
Although Mohanlal’s authoritative screen presence is a major reason, Thudarum has found the ideal balance between mass cinema and emotionally charged storytelling. The screenplay, full of drama and complex characters, has been appreciated by audiences of all age groups. The direction, music, and technical details have won accolades from the critics, with the film being hailed as “a modern classic in Malayalam cinema.”
Even more significantly, the movie has stayed beyond the opening weekend frenzy. Rather than sustaining itself on market gimmicks, Thudarum has evolved on the merits of authentic viewer appreciation. Such organic success has been what helped the movie ignore the conventional drop-off curve that most movies have after their first weekend.
Theaters have met the demand by increasing numbers of shows, particularly on weekdays, a strategy typically reserved for festival releases or blockbusters with huge opening draws. Senior citizens, families, and even students flocked to theaters, showing that Thudarum has indeed become a film for all.
An All-Time Career High for Mohanlal
For Mohanlal, who has an illustrious and long career already, Thudarum could be among his largest commercial successes in his career. Though he has given critically acclaimed performances and box office hits earlier, this movie’s continued run for almost two weeks without any decline is an uncommon success even for a great performer like him.
Trade insiders are already referring to it as a “resurgence” of a sort—a signal that Mohanlal, despite decades of work in the industry, remains an ongoing chameleon who charms new generations of cinema audiences.
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What the Future Holds for Thudarum
With no strong competition in the Kerala box office right now and great word-of-mouth continuing to spread, Thudarum is ready to have at least another week of robust run at the theaters. The Tamil release can even add more fuel to its run, and the international markets will continue to make the cash registers tinkle.
If it keeps up the current trajectory, the movie may become the highest-grossing Malayalam film in history, crossing not only regional but also national borders. It is already being used as a case study in film marketing and audience interaction.
In a time when movies tend to linger only after the first weekend, Thudarum is a beacon of exception—a movie that grows in power with the passage of time, and one that has shown that great storytelling and genuine performances can still dominate the box office.
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