While big-budget movies have not been able to maintain post-release momentum in a year, Mohanlal’s Thudarum has been the surprise box office storm. Lacking any promotional hubbub, the film counted on its healthy content—and the payoff has been spectacular. Fueled by excellent word-of-mouth (WOM), Thudarum is not just running great in Kerala but also creating ripples across the nation and abroad.
From being a silent release to rising as the highest-growing Malayalam film of the year, Thudarum is authoring a story of success none thought possible. Presently, the film is bludgeoning the elite 200 Cr mark, a feat difficult to gain for the Malayalam film market. It’s an occasion for cheering for those loyal to Lalettan and one for researches to find how great content supersedes salesmanship frill.
Thudarum’s Box Office Blitz: A Phenomenal Start
Thudarum hit the screens without the lavish promotions typical of superstar movies. But it made up for it with a thrilling plot, emotional depth, and Mohanlal’s towering performance. In the first weekend, the movie registered good numbers, crossing ₹60 crore globally, due to houseful shows and high occupancy in Kerala and GCC regions.
The buzz did not die off after the weekend. Thudarum, for instance, witnessed an unparalleled hold during weekdays, which is not common in the post-pandemic film scenario. Most movies witness a huge dip after Sunday, but this movie broke the pattern.
On Monday and Tuesday, the movie kept on raking steady amounts, almost replicating its weekend collections. Such consistency reflects not only interest from new audiences but also repeat visits—a definite indicator of the film’s emotional connection.
Powerful WOM Takes Thudarum Beyond 95 Cr Within Days
Up to today, Thudarum has grossed approximately ₹95 crore globally, with estimates indicating that it will easily go past the ₹100 crore mark tomorrow, becoming the second quickest Malayalam film to achieve it after Empuraan. This fact is important on several grounds.
To begin with, Thudarum lacked the pan-Indian and huge overseas buzz like some of the recent Malayalam blockbusters. Second, the movie is no franchise or sequel—fresh story, directed by director Tharun Moorthy, who has now established his ability to bring out content-rich, commercially successful films.
What makes Thudarum stand out is its organic development, fueled by content and the magnetism of Mohanlal’s strong on-screen presence. Fans have been pouring into social media with the accolades, with many going as far as to say that it is his best performance in years.
Mohanlal’s Masterstroke: A Role That Revives Stardom
In Thudarum, Mohanlal provides a mass and class-transcending performance. Critics have appreciated the mature handling, and audiences have had moments that make them feel the vintage Lalettan magic that they yearn for. The movie does not depend on excess heroism but resorts to naked emotion, soft power, and layered narrative—resulting in both a commercial and critical success.
This harmony between commerce and art is what has enabled Thudarum to maintain its pace after the initial few days. While other star-studded movies dwindle after the opening fan frenzy, Thudarum is adding viewers day by day, including family crowds and younger audiences who value good content.
Kerala Domination and Nationwide Reach
In Kerala, Thudarum is approaching a record-breaking ₹50 crore collection in its first week itself. It has logged houseful shows in Tier 2 and Tier 3 towns, an unusual phenomenon for non-festival releases. The effects have rippled beyond Kerala as well, with big collections in Bengaluru, Chennai, and Hyderabad. Overseas, especially in the UAE and the US, the film is performing well among the Malayali diaspora.
Based on its speed and grip, film industry experts opine that Thudarum will be the first Malayalam movie to collect ₹100 crore in Kerala itself, which will be a historical achievement for the regional box office.
Tharun Moorthy’s Direction and Budget Brilliance
Director Tharun Moorthy, who is famous for his realism and engaging stories, has hit gold with Thudarum. What adds to the glory of the success of the film is that it was produced on a low budget. Unlike big-budget extravaganzas, Thudarum concentrates on story, emotional content, and grounded characters.
This bare-bones approach, coupled with record box office revenues, renders Thudarum a phenomenally profitable operation. While several large productions are just scraping together to break even, Thudarum is paying multi-fold returns to producers, distributors, and theater owners.
All Eyes on the 200 Cr Mark
With solid weekday holds, rising screens, and no big competition in the next week, Thudarum is on a good path to the ₹200 crore club. If it continues at this rate, the milestone might be achieved within the next two to three weeks. Such an achievement would place it among the all-time Malayalam top grossers and reassert Mohanlal’s long-standing box office dominance.
For the audience, it’s a dream run. For Malayalam cinema, it’s a badly needed shot in the arm that demonstrates that compelling stories can continue to propel cinematic success—despite humongous budgets or pan-Indian banners.
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Final Thoughts
Thudarum has already etched its name as one of the largest Malayalam cinema successes. With a thrilling plot, outstanding performance by Mohanlal, and masterful direction by Tharun Moorthy, the movie has made a storm that refuses to die down. Its journey to the ₹200 crore club is not only possible—it appears to be inevitable.
The film’s journey from a silent release to a box office juggernaut proves that in today’s cinematic world, content is king—and with Thudarum, Mohanlal has delivered a crown jewel.
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