Many film lovers are talking about the Malayalam film Thudarum, starring Malayalam superstar Mohanlal, which has scored another hit. It was declared an instant success upon its release on April 25. Directed by Tharun Moorthy, this thriller with a family drama backdrop was released without much publicity or buzz. However, it created history by registering the second biggest weekend ever for Malayalam cinema.
After its release, strong word-of-mouth boosted the film’s collections. Thudarum collected Rs 20 crore gross in Kerala, Rs 7.1 crore in other regions like Telugu, Tamil, and Kannada markets, and Rs 42 crore overseas, taking the total to Rs 69 crore gross in three days.
Mohanlal, a senior actor and one of Malayalam cinema’s biggest stars, once again proved he is a major crowd-puller. Critics have also praised his performance. Some say the film is made along the lines of Drishyam and Thudarum has now become a certified superhit.
