Mohanlal’s Thudarum Hits a New Low After Record-Breaking Run—What’s Next for the Film?
Mohanlal’s Thudarum Records Lowest Collection After Stellar Run
Mohanlal’s much-anticipated film, Thudarum, hit the box office with a bang but has begun to show signs of fatigue after a remarkable 21-day theatrical run. After becoming the second highest-grossing Malayalam film of all time, the movie marked its lowest single-day collection on its third Thursday, earning an estimated Rs 1.61 crore across all language screenings.
A Strong Start: Opening Weekend Details
Directed by Tharun Moorthy, Thudarum debuted in theaters with impressive numbers, grossing a remarkable Rs 5.25 crore on its opening Friday. The film’s success continued into the weekend, culminating in a total of Rs 10.5 crore on Sunday alone. This tremendous performance brought its first-week collection to an astonishing Rs 51.4 crore, ensuring its place among the biggest openers in Malayalam cinema history.
Maintaining Momentum in Week Two
Despite new releases and the typical weekday declines, Thudarum maintained a solid hold at the box office during its second week. The film raked in an impressive Rs 35.35 crore, which was a commendable feat given the expected dips that occur after a film’s opening weekends. Notably, the film’s appeal extended beyond Kerala, with its dubbed versions in Telugu and Tamil contributing substantially to the overall earnings.
Week Three: Slowing Down Yet Staying Strong
The third weekend brought a minor resurgence, with collections advancing to Rs 3 crore on Friday, Rs 4 crore on Saturday, and Rs 5 crore on Sunday. This resurgence can be attributed to positive word-of-mouth and Mohanlal’s robust fan following. However, post-weekend, the weekday collections began to dip, which is typical as films enter their concluding theatrical weeks. Below are the collection figures leading up to the third Thursday finale:
| Day | Collection (in Rs crore) |
|---|---|
| Monday | 2.9 |
| Tuesday | 2.3 |
| Wednesday | 1.94 |
| Thursday (Lowest Collection) | 1.61 |
Conclusion: A Successful Run and Future Outlook
Even with the evident decline in collections, Thudarum has solidified itself as one of the most successful Malayalam films of recent times. Its impressive box office performance showcases Mohanlal’s enduring star power and the audience’s enthusiasm for engaging, mass-appeal narratives.
As the film nears the end of its theatrical journey, analysts predict a promising lifetime total before it heads to digital and satellite platforms. Interestingly, with no significant releases in Malayalam or other languages this week, there exists the potential for a spike in ticket sales, allowing Thudarum to inch closer to the highest-grossing film of Malayalam cinema, Manjummel Boys, which amassed a staggering Rs 141 crore.
For fans and trade analysts alike, it remains a captivating spectacle to witness just how much longer Thudarum can capitalize on Mohanlal’s star power. As the final curtain draws near, the film’s journey stands as a testament to the evolving landscape of Malayalam cinema and its audience’s ever-growing appetite for resonant storytelling.
