Mohanlal’s Thaudram recorded his lowest collection after becoming the second largest of Malayalam cinema. Tamil film news
Mohanlal’s Thudram, who took his release at the box office from the storm, finally showed signs of slowing down after a 21-day dramatic run. Film that became Second largest Malayalam hit Mohanlal and Prithviraj’s L2: In place of Emapuran all the time, saw their lowest single-day collection on their third Thursday, earning an estimated Rs 1.61 crore in all languages. Directed by Tharun Murthy, Tudram opened with a strong number, rake for Rs 5.25 crore at its inauguration on Friday. This was followed by a stable increase in its first weekend, which was a powerful on Sunday for Rs 10.5 crore. The film’s week was 1 total of Rs 51.4 crore, an impressive achievement that firmly deployed it to the largest opener in Malayalam cinema. The speed proceeded in the second week, although with the expected drops. Thudram maintained a solid hold despite the new release and decline in natural workdays in the second week of Rs 35.35 crore. The appeal of the film expanded beyond Kerala, with its Telugu and Tamil dubbed versions modestly contributed to their cumulative earnings. In its third weekend, the film saw a little revival, collected Rs 3 crore on its third Friday, Rs 4 crore on Saturday and Rs 5 crore on Sunday, run by positive words-mouth and permanent fan Aadhaar of Mohanlal. However, after the weekend, the workday collection began to taper. The third Monday collection of the film was Rs 2.9 crore, followed by Rs 2.3 crore on Tuesday and Rs 1.94 crore on Wednesday. By day 21 (third Thursday), Thudram recorded its lowest single-day figure-identity Rs 1.61 crore. While this dip was estimated at the film’s extended dramatic run, it also marks the natural culmination of its box office trip before going to its final stage in theaters. Despite the dip, Thudram’s performance is one of the most successful runs for a Malayalam film in recent times. It is a will for the audience’s hunger to tell Mohanlal’s permanent star power and compelling, mass-appeal story. The film is now close to wrapping its dramatic business, with business analysts expect a respectable lifetime before its digital and satellite premiere.It will be interesting to see if the film again sees a spike in ticket sales over the weekend. With no major films in Malayalam or other languages this week, this ground is open to Mohanlal’s latest film, which is to shut down the difference with Manjumel Boys- the biggest hit of Malayalam cinema that gathered more than Rs 141 crore in India.
