Since its release on 25th April, Thudarum has been gripping hearts with its storyline and screenplay. Thudarum had a calm opening at the box office. With 5 crores on the first day, it had gathered enough to keep going for the week. In its five theatre days, the film earned Rs.37.85 Cr. Since the morning, Sachnilk reported the movie to have earned Rs. 0.27 Cr.
Thudarum Day Wise Box Office Report
- Day 1- ₹ 5.25 Cr
- Day 2- ₹ 8.6 Cr
- Day 3- ₹ 10.5 Cr
- Day 4- ₹ 7.15 Cr
- Day 5- ₹ 6.08 Cr
- Day 6- ₹ 0.27 Cr
- Total- ₹ 37.85 Cr
Thudarum saw its highest collections during the 2nd and 4th days, Saturday and Sunday, respectively. While Saturday collected 8.6 Crores, Sunday collected 10.5 Crores. The movie was released in all languages, yet the original, Malayalam, had the highest occupancy rate, followed by Telugu. Thudarum was allegedly made on a budget of Rs. 28 Crores, meaning the movie has recovered its expenses and is entering the profits phase. It remains to be seen how much more the box office can collect and if the film will reach any cinema standard benchmarks.
Fans’ Reaction To Thudarum
Thudarum is a unique picture in Mohanlal’s career, as many said it was a much-needed break away from his commercial film. His recent hit, Empuraan, Lucifer’s second part, created box office history for the Malayalam movie industry. Thudarum, however, is a stark contrast to Empuraan, and fans love the cast’s talent and the representation of the story.
A review said, “Thudarum is one of those rare Malayalam movies that genuinely touches your heart while keeping you completely gripped. Tharun Moorthy has delivered a beautifully crafted revenge thriller…” Another said, “Thudarum is a heartwarming gift to every true Mohanlal fan. It’s not just another film—it’s a nostalgic return to the Mohanlal we all fell in love with during the glorious 80s and 90s.”
Many felt that the movie replicates the spirit of Drishyam in its emotions and core, which are structured around family and relationships. A review said, “…feels like a knockoff of Drishyam…all muscle, no story…”
About Thudarum: Story And Cast
Directed by Tarun Moorthy and produced by Rejaputhra Visual Media, Thudarum tells the story of an ordinary man, a taxi driver with an overwhelming love for his black Ambassador car. One day, the police took the car into their custody because they believed it was related to a high-profile case. Shanmugan, the taxi driver, is heartbroken and finds every help he can to release his car. A police officer helps him get the ambassador back. Shanmugan is understandably relieved, unaware of the unsettling troubles heading his way.
Besides Mohanlal, the cast includes Shobana portraying his wife Lalitha, Prakash Varma as CI George Mathan, Farhaan Faasil as CPO Sudheesh, and Thomas Mathew as Pavi Shanmugham.
