‘Thudarum’ Roars with ₹16 Crore+ Worldwide Opening Day: A Blockbuster Start for Mohanlal’s Emotional Thriller

Tharun Moorthy’s “Thudarum”, starring the legendary Mohanlal and Shobana, has stormed the box office with an outstanding ₹16.65 crore+ worldwide gross on its opening day. The film has now secured the 5th biggest opening in Mollywood history, surpassing Turbo’s 16.2 crore start. With this sensational opening, Mohanlal once again proves why he is regarded as the most popular cultural icon of Kerala. The Kerala gross stands at a solid ₹5 crore+, while the rest of India contributed ₹1 crore. Impressively, the overseas collections went past ₹10 crore, showcasing Lalettan’s massive global fanbase.

“Thudarum”, a crime drama produced by M. Renjith under Rejaputhra Visual Media, follows the emotional and thrilling story of Shanmugham, a taxi driver, and his family whose lives are disrupted by a shocking incident involving his beloved old car. Apart from Mohanlal and Shobana’s stellar performances, the film features a strong supporting cast including Farhaan Faasil, Maniyanpilla Raju, Binu Pappu, Irshad Ali, Aarsha Chandini Baiju, and Prakash Varma, who plays a memorable antagonist. With music by Jakes Bejoy, cinematography by Shaji Kumar, and editing by Nishadh Yusuf and Shafeeque V. B, “Thudarum” has been praised for its gripping narrative, technical excellence, and emotional depth.

Given the massive opening and strong word-of-mouth, “Thudarum” is expected to gross over ₹60 crore worldwide in its first weekend itself. With this roaring start, Mohanlal now has five films among Mollywood’s all-time top 10 global openers, further cementing his unparalleled legacy in Indian cinema.