Munthirivallikal Thalirkkumbol sets new record in Ireland

Mohanlal’s latest release Munthirivallikal Thalirkkumbol, is continuing it’s glorious run in theatres not only in Kerala. Recently, the movie had a wide release in the overseas centres. The historic success of Mohanlal’s Pulimurugan has inspired the distributors to release the movie in more number of screens.

PJ Entertainments released the movie in Ireland on 17 February. The movie has now eclipsed Pulimurugan’s record of being the highest first day grosser in Ireland. Already the movie has entered the 30 crore club of Mollywood.

All India collections of the movie from the 21 days theatrical run has crossed the 30 crore mark. Going by the collection reports from trade sources, Munthirivallikal Thalirkkumbol has high chances to cross the 50 crore mark.

The movie, released on January 20 has already completed 10,000 shows in Kerala. It is also the second fastest Malayalam movie to complete 5000 shows after Pulimurugan. Even after the release of biggies like Siddique’s Fukri, Suriya’s Singam 3 and Prithviraj’s Ezra, Munthirivallikal Thalirkkumbol stands rock solid with houseful shows for most weekend shows.

Vellimoonga fame Jibu Jacob has directed this family entertainer. M Sindhuraj has written the screenplay based on James VJ’s popular short story Pranayopanishath. The movie revolves a middle aged couple who rediscover their lost love from the boredom of their routine life.

Mohanlal and Meena have played the lead couple in the movie. Jacobinte Swargarajyam fame Aima Rose Sebastian and Sanoop Santhosh have played their kids parts. Anoop Menon, Alencier Ley, Rahul Madhav, Neha Saxena, Kalabhavan Shajon and Srinda Arhaan are also part of the cast.

Sophia Paul has bank rolled the movie under the banner Weekend Blockbusters.