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Coolie Box Office Day 1 Advance Booking Update! (Photo Credit – Instagram)

The countdown has begun for Rajinikanth’s Tamil action thriller, Coolie. Directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, Nagarjuna and Aamir Khan co-starrer will release in theatres on August 14, 2025. After North America, advance booking has now commenced in the domestic market. Scroll below for the latest box office update in India.

Coolie Box Office Day 1 Advance Booking

As per Sacnilk, Coolie registered an advance booking sale of 3.70 crore gross as of 1 Pm today. So far, pre-sales have only been opened for the Tamil belt. Over 17K tickets have been sold across the nation.

As expected, Tamil Nadu is the best-performing circuit, followed by Kerala and Karnataka. With 5 more days to go until the big release, one can expect Coolie to achieve new milestones in pre-sales in India.

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Box Office: Saiyaara Topples L2: Empuraan Overseas! (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda’s Saiyaara has achieved some really cool milestones during its unprecedented journey. Right from the opening day, it did some unthinkable things, and even now, after completing a glorious three-week run in theatres, it has managed to achieve a massive feat. This time, it’s about the overseas box office as it has surpassed the lifetime collection of Mohanlal’s L2: Empuraan. Keep reading for a detailed report!

Starring two debutants, the romantic drama was never touted to become such a monster blockbuster. It had the backing of a chartbuster album, which was expected to attract some footfall in theatres. But in reality, there was an undercurrent among youth that helped this film become a juggernaut. After its tremendous success in India, even the overseas market saw an unbelievable reception.

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Saiyaara Worldwide Box Office Day 19: Crosses 500 Crores, Ready To Beat Mohanlal’s L2: Empuraan Overseas ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda’s Saiyaara has definitely slowed down but is making enough earnings to keep achieving milestones on a regular basis. Recently, it surpassed Salman Khan’s Tiger 3 at the worldwide box office, which was a big achievement for a romantic drama featuring debutants. Now, in the latest development, it has made a much-awaited rocking entry into the 500 crore club. Keep reading for a detailed collection report of day 19!

How much did Saiyaara earn at the worldwide box office in 19 days?

In India, despite Mahavatar Narsimha going strong, the romantic drama is enjoying its own run. Even Dhadak 2 and Son Of Sardaar 2 are having their share of showcasing. Amid such a competition, it managed to score an estimated 2.65 crores on day 19. It saw a...

Hridayapoorvam Box Office: Mohanlal To Hit This Milestone For 3rd Consecutive Time In A Single Year? ( Photo Credit – X )

Mohanlal is unstoppable in 2025! After having a not-so-good run in the post-covid era, the Mollywood superstar has turned the game entirely this year by breaking records at the Indian box office. Coming fresh from the unbelievable success of Thudarum, the legendary actor is all set to return to the big screen in the next month with Hridayapoorvam, and he has a chance of pulling off a historic feat. Keep reading for a detailed report!

Hridayapoorvam releases next month

Directed by Sathyan Anthikad, the upcoming Malayalam family drama is scheduled to release on August 28. Apart from Laletan, the film also features Malavika Mohanan, Sangeeth Prathap, and others in key roles. The film is produced by Antony Perumbavoor’s Aashirvad Cinemas. It is the third theatrical release of the year for the Mollywood legend.

Mollywood Box Office 2025: Malayalam Industry Is Rocking With Thudarum & 13 More Successes – Here’s The Half-Yearly Report Card (Photo Credit – Instagram)

2025 has been a memorable year for Mollywood, as the industry has consistently delivered successful films. On the one hand, we saw historic grossers like Thudarum and L2: Empuraan; on the other hand, we witnessed several small films making healthy returns at the Indian box office. Now, with the first half of the year ending, let’s look at the half-yearly report card of the Malayalam film industry!

14 box office successes for Mollywood in the first half of 2025

Out of all theatrical releases between January and June 2025, the Malayalam film industry saw as many as 14 successful films. Yes, you read that right! And with so many winners in the kitty, it also emerged as India’s most successful film industry in the first half of the year.

It all started with Rekhachithram,...

Alappuzha Gymkhana Ott Verdict: Naslen Beats All Malayalam Biggies! (Photo Credit –Sony Liv)

Malayalam Cinema this year was met with a surprise when three films clashed at the box office – Naslen’s sports comedy Alappuzha Gymkhana, Basil Joseph’s dark comedy Maranamass, and Mohanlal’s magnum opus L2: Empuraan! Out of the three, Naslen’s sports comedy turned into the second most profitable Malayalam film of 2025!

After a successful stint at the box office, the sports comedy has arrived on the Ott, and it has performed way better than the Malayalam biggies in its debut week!

Alappuzha Gymkhana Ott Verdict

Alappuzha Gymkhana managed to garner 3.2 million views in its debut week, taking the third spot in the list of the top 5 most-watched films on Ott in India for the week of June 16 – June 22, 2025, with estimates based on audience research by Ormax.

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Thudarum Worldwide Box Office (Closing Collection) ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

After the tremendous run of L2: Empuraan, no one ever thought Mohanlal would come up with another historic success. It was like Thudarum came out of the syllabus for everyone. Released amid decent expectations, the film gathered momentum, and talks related to it spread like wildfire, resulting in unbelievable numbers at the worldwide box office. Let’s find out how much it earned before closing its theatrical run!

Reception of the film

Directed by Tharun Moorthy, the Malayalam crime thriller was released on April 25, 2025. It received mostly positive reviews from critics, with universal praise for Laletan’s performance and the entire cast. The concept and overall execution were also hailed. Among the ticket-buying audience, it enjoyed extraordinary word-of-mouth.

Thudarum concludes its glorious run at the worldwide box office

Thudarum enjoyed a successful run in India for over 50 days. After starting the journey at 5.30 crores,...

Drishyam 3 Box Office: Mohanlal Starrer Could Be Mollywood’s First 300 Crore Grosser With This One Decision ( Photo Credit – YouTube )

Mohanlal’s Drishyam 3 is undoubtedly one of the highly anticipated Malayalam films. It’s not a film anymore, but whenever it arrives in theatres, it’ll be a festival for all Laletan fans. The upcoming biggie has the potential to rewrite history for Mollywood and achieve some unbelievable milestones. With one important decision by the makers, it might even become Mollywood’s first 300 crore grosser at the worldwide box office. Keep reading for a detailed report!

Mohanlal has already scored two double centuries!

2023 has been memorable for Mohanlal as he made a smashing debut into the 200 crore club with L2: Empuraan. He surprised everyone by following it with another double century with Thudarum. So, it seems like the 200 crore milestone is no longer a challenging task for the Mollywood legend,...

Thudarum Box Office: 5 Major Achievements Of Mohanlal Starrer ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Thudarum, starring Mohanlal, Shobana, and Prakash Varma in key roles, is on the verge of ending its theatrical run. Amid this, the film completed 50 days in theatres yesterday, which is commendable. Despite facing online piracy to an extent and being watched by a massive chunk of the audience in theatres, it displayed a stronghold at the box office and pulled off some fantastic achievements. Keep reading for a detailed report!

The Mollywood crime thriller was released on April 25, amid decent expectations. Unlike L2: Empuraan, it was a much smaller film, but its extraordinary word-of-mouth did wonders. Backed by the strong content, the film minted mind-blowing numbers and unleashed some unbelievable milestones.

Two historic achievements in Kerala

Out of the five big achievements, one is the historic distribution share earned by Thudarum. For those who don’t know, the crime...

Mohanlal Achieves A Historic Feat For Mollywood (Photo Credit – Instagram)

2025 has been a fantastic year for Mollywood as we witnessed some crazy milestones being achieved. While several small films amassed a rocking sum, Mohanlal’s dominance was on another level. His highly anticipated L2: Empuraan crushed previous record holders and had a historic run at the worldwide box office. Following it, Thudarum posted unbelievable numbers. With such a tremendous run, Laletan has created history for the Malayalam film industry. Keep reading for a detailed report!

Two consecutive historic grossers from Laletan

Laletan has been delivering big hits for decades, but 2025 has become a memorable year. Even at the age of 65, the man is single-handedly leading the industry to achieve unbelievable feats. While his post-covid run hasn’t been that great, he made a comeback like there’s no tomorrow and delivered two historic money spinners: L2: Empuraan and Thudarum.

Thudarum Box Office: Is Way Below Mohanlal’s Neru In Terms Of Returns (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Thudarum has turned out to be a big success story for Mollywood, and it continues to run in theatres. After the juggernaut of L2: Empuraan, there were decent expectations from the film, but its performance has left everyone stunned. Now, it is approaching its end and has already completed a run of 43 days. During this glorious run, it achieved several milestones at the Indian box office but failed to beat Neru’s returns. Keep reading for a detailed report!

Directed by Tharun Moorthy, the Malayalam crime thriller was theatrically released on April 25, 2025. It opened to mostly positive reviews from critics, and even word-of-mouth was highly favorable among the audience. As a result, the film maintained a consistent run at ticket windows and covered a long distance.

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Thudarum Box Office: Mohanlal Starrer Misses These 3 Milestones(Photo Credit –Facebook)

Thudarum, starring Mohanlal, Shobhana, and Prakash Varma in key roles, is finally heading for its closure at the worldwide box office after raking in unbelievable numbers. Week after week, the film enjoyed an unprecedented response and turned out to be a complete beast. It’s already a historic success for Mollywood, but it fell short of three major milestones it deserved to achieve. Keep reading for a detailed report!

Directed by Tharun Moorthy, the Malayalam crime thriller was released on April 25, 2025. Backed by strong word-of-mouth, it witnessed tremendous footfall and is still running in theatres despite the Ott premiere. Recently, the film completed 40 days in theatres, and expectedly, the pace has slowed down.

How much did Thudarum earn at the worldwide box office after 41 days?

Talking about the latest update, Thudarum has earned 121.71 crore net at the Indian box office in 41 days,...

Thudarum Box Office: How Much Footfalls Did Mohanlal’s Film Register In Kerala? ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Mohanlal must be proud, setting all new benchmarks for Malayalam cinema in 2025. After L2: Empuraan, he continued his successful streak with Thudarum. The crime thriller has created history at the Kerala box office, surpassing every single Mollywood film in ticket sales in the post-Covid era. Scroll below for the closing footfalls.

Thudarum Closing Footfalls in Kerala

As per the final update, Thudarum has registered footfalls of 77 lakhs in Kerala. Tharun Moorthy’s directorial, released on April 25, 2025, has surpassed every Malayalam film in the post-Covid era to register higher admissions.

In the last 35 days, Thudarum registered almost 42% higher footfalls than Mohanlal’s last 2025 release, L2: Empuraan. It has also surpassed Tovino Thomas’ 2018 (2023), which previously clocked the highest footfalls in Kerala.

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When Is Adivi Sesh & Mrunal Thakur’s Dacoit: Ek Prem Katha Releasing?(Photo Credit –YouTube)

The official release date of Adivi Sesh and Mrunal Thakur’s highly anticipated bilingual action-drama Dacoit: Ek Prem Katha has been announced. Alongside the release date, makers have also offered a peek at the first glimpse of the movie.

The sneak peek takes viewers on a thrilling ride into a high-octane world of intense action and gripping drama. It also introduces the characters of Adivi Sesh, Mrunal Thakur, and Anurag Kashyap. The glimpse further shows Adivi Sesh and Mrunal’s fiery chemistry and Kashyap’s standout role. Continue scrolling to know more about the film and its release date.

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Thudarum Box Office: Achieves A Milestone On BookMyShow, Becomes 2nd Malayalam Film To Do This Overseas(Photo Credit –Facebook)

Mohanlal’s Thudarum still has some fuel left in its tank. Recently, it completed a month in theatres, but the film is refusing to slow down. Despite several new releases and holdovers, it continues to mint moolah and break records. In the recent development, the biggie has registered an unbelievable sale on BookMyShow. At the overseas box office, it has joined L2: Empuraan by crossing a major milestone. Keep reading for a detailed report!

The Mollywood crime thriller was theatrically released on April 25, and recently it completed its fifth weekend. Despite being watched by a big chunk of Malayalam audiences, it displayed impressive growth over the weekend. Between the fifth Friday and Sunday, it earned over 2.55 crores in India, which is commendable.

Thudarum creates history on BookMyShow

Overall, Thudarum has earned...

Thudarum Box Office Collection Day 30 Update! ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Mohanlal starrer Thudarum has achieved new heights for Malayalam films in 2025. It is currently the highest-grossing Mollywood film of 2025, leaving behind L2: Empuraan by a huge margin. The crime thriller is now close to concluding its theatrical journey. Check out the box office collection in 30 days.

How much did Thudarum earn in India?

Tharun Moorthy’s directorial could have minted more moolah, had their been no competition. But there are now several options at the Malayalam box office – Narivetta, Prince And Family and Sarkeet. On day 30, Thudarum minted 7 lakh in India. It saw only a 16% improvement compared to 6 lakh earned on the previous day.

Despite the weekend boost, there was only slight growth in collections. After Sunday, Thudarum will possibly crash at the box office, amid new competition. It was chasing the lifetime collections of Manjummel Boys (142 crores) to become the...

hudarum Box Office Collection Day 29 Update! (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Mohanlal led Thudarum turned out to be another big success for Malayalam cinema! The crime thriller is now chasing Manjummel Boys and L2: Empuraan at the worldwide box office. But Tovino Thomas‘ Narivetta has arrived in cinemas and is stealing its thunder. Scroll below for day 29 updates!

Thudarum Box Office Collection in India

It was a regular working Friday, so a drop in box office collection was inevitable. But things got intense as the action drama Narivetta released on May 23, 2025. It stole away a chunk of the screens. On day 29, Thudarum earned 70 lakhs, as per Sacnilk.

Mohanlal starrer witnessed a 20% drop in box office collections, compared to 88 lakhs garnered on the previous day. The 29-day total at the Indian box office stands at 118.05 crore net, which is about 139.29 crore in gross earnings.

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Mohanlal’s L2: Empuraan Finally Drops In Hindi! (Photo Credit – Instagram)

The wait is finally over! The Hindi version of Mohanlal’s blockbuster Malayalam film L2: Empuraan is now streaming on JioHotstar. After winning hearts in its original and dubbed South Indian languages, the political action thriller has expanded its reach with a Hindi release on Ott. (Via OTTplay)

Second Chapter Of The Lucifer Trilogy

L2: Empuraan, which hit theatres on March 27, 2025, is the second part of the Lucifer trilogy. Directed by Prithviraj Sukumaran and written by Murali Gopy, the movie picks up from where Lucifer (2019) left off. It comes after Mohanlal’s strong-willed character, Khureshi-Ab’Raam, and delves into the black universe of politics, power, and international conspiracies.

The movie also boasts a great cast and crew featuring Prithviraj Sukumaran, Tovino Thomas, Manju Warrier, Indrajith Sukumaran, Suraj Venjaramoodu, Abhimanyu Singh, and foreign actors Jerome Flynn and Rick Yune.

Aavesham 2 Box Office: Fahadh Faasil’s Sequel Has The Potential To Be Mollywood’s Highest-Grosser ( Photo Credit – Facebook )

Aavesham was much more than a box office success. Before the release, no one would have thought that the film would rake in mind-blowing numbers globally, making it one of Mollywood’s biggest hits. More than the theatrical success, it made several fans after its release on Ott. Not just the Malayalam audience, but cinephiles all over the country showered their love on it. Considering such a reception, Aavesham 2 is preparing to rock the big screen. Keep reading for a detailed report!

Aavesham 2 is happening!

Reportedly, the sequel to Aavesham is on the cards, and it might happen sooner than expected. As we all can see, the trend of sequels is giving crazy returns to the makers, and many production houses are investing in building franchises. So, we aren’t even...

Thudaram Worldwide Box Office All Set To Bring Historic Record For Mohanlal! (Photo Credit –Facebook/YouTube)

Mohanlal is all set to create history in 2025 with his box office nailing a record that none of the actors have made except for Rajinikanth! The superstar had two releases this year – Thudarum and L2: Empuraan. While the latter finished its run at the box office, the former is still earning at the box office.

Only A Step Away From 500 Crore Cumulative!

The two Lalettan films of 2025 have cumulatively earned 492.5 crore gross at the worldwide box office. While L2: Empuraan earned 268.05 crore in its lifetime, Thudarum stands at 224.45 crore gross worldwide in 24 days. It is only 7.5 crore away from bringing a 500 crore cumulative for the superstar!

Mohanlal Box Office Set For A Record!

Currently, Thudarum is the third all-time highest-grossing Malayalam film worldwide, and L2: Empuraan is the all-time highest Malayalam grosser worldwide!

Thudarum Box Office: Fails To Be Mohanlal’s Most-Profitable Film Post-covid ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

After delivering the highest-grossing Malayalam film globally with L2: Empuraan, Mohanlal had another historic success within a month. His Thudarum came out of the syllabus and surpassed everyone’s expectations. While it was expected to do well, no one ever thought that it would comfortably cross 200 crores. However, at the Indian box office, it has failed to emerge as Laletan’s most profitable film despite making big earnings. Keep reading for a detailed report!

Directed by Tharun Moorthy, the Mollywood crime thriller has driven massive footfalls due to strong word-of-mouth. Unlike L2: Empuraan, it received a positive response from all over and is running successfully even in the fourth week. Recently, it surpassed the lifetime collection of Empuraan to become Mollywood’s second highest-grossing film in India. After this achievement, it maintained a stronghold on the fourth Friday.

Thudarum Box Office Collection Day 21: Surpasses L2: Empuraan (Photo Credit –Facebook)

Thudarum, starring Mohanlal and Shobana, concluded its third week on a winning note. Yet again, it was Laletan’s dominance on display as the film exceeded expectations. While it’s already a huge success in Mollywood history, it added another feather to its cap by emerging as the second highest-grossing Malayalam film of all time at the Indian box office. Keep reading for a detailed box office collection report of day 21!

Thudarum ends its week 3 with a glorious collection

The Mollywood crime thriller was released amid decent expectations, and no one ever thought it would be among the top grossers of the Malayalam film industry. Thanks to the strong content and extremely favorable word-of-mouth, it amassed a fantastic 51.40 crores during the opening week. It maintained a tremendous hold in the second week, adding another 35.35 crores. Now, again during the third week,...

Thudarum Box Office Collection Day 20 Update! (Photo Credit – Instagram)

L2: Empuraan turned out to be a big surprise for Malayalam cinema. And now, Mohanlal is continuing his successful streak with Thudarum. The action thriller, co-starring Shobana, is all set to become the second highest-grossing film of all time in Mollywood. Scroll below for the latest box office update on day 20.

Faces only a routine dip!

There have been ample options at the ticket windows since last Friday. But Tharun Moorthy’s directorial is among the leading choices of the audience. As per Sacnilk, Thudarum earned 1.81 crore on day 20. It witnessed a 15% drop compared to 2.14 crore earned on the previous day.

The overall box office collections in India now stand at 105.89 crore net, which is around 124.89 crores in gross earnings. Thudarum is now a profitable film. It is made on an estimated budget of 90 crores and has earned profits of 17.65% in 20 days.

Thudarum Box Office Collection Day 19 Update!(Photo Credit –Facebook)

Tharun Moorthy’s directorial Thudarum has scored yet another success for Malayalam cinema. In less than three weeks, it has become the third 100 crore grosser of all time in Mollywood. But the best is yet to come, as the crime thriller is only 2.66 crore away from becoming Mohanlal’s highest-grossing film. Scroll below for day 19 box office updates!

17% drop amid mid-week blues

For a week, Thudarum has been facing competition from new releases like Sarkeet, Padakkalam, Prince And Family and Santhamee Rathriyil. On day 19, it witnessed a drop of 17% as an estimated 2.22 crore were added to the kitty. The overall box office collections in India now stand at 103.99 crores* net, which is around 122.70 crores in gross earnings.

Set to rewrite history for Mohanlal

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L2: Empuraan & More Malayalam Hits Of 2025 You Can’t Miss On Ott ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Malayalam cinema in 2025 has delivered some impressive hits that combined great storytelling with powerful performances. Several films won hearts at the box office and are now streaming on digital platforms. From Mohanlal’s much-hyped sequel L2: Empuraan to thrilling dramas like Thudarum, here’s a list of the biggest Malayalam blockbusters of the year and where you can stream them.

L2: Empuraan

Mohanlal’s L2: Empuraan, written by Murali Gopy and helmed by Prithviraj Sukumaran, is the sequel to the Lucifer trilogy. In addition to Mohanlal, the film also features Tovino Thomas, Manju Warrier, and Indrajith Sukumaran. This action drama with a political twist has a stylish setup and an engaging narrative. Interested viewers can stream it on JioHotstar.

Alappuzha Gymkhana

Directed by Khalid Rahman, Alappuzha Gymkhana is a feel-good sports film set in a small town.

Thudarum Worldwide Box Office Day 17: Mohanlal Starrer Enters The 200 Crore Club ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Thudarum, starring Mohanlal in the lead role, continued its victory march at the worldwide box office during the third weekend. After the tremendous response over the first two weekends and considering the highly positive word-of-mouth, it was clear that the film would attract significant footfalls during the third weekend, and that’s exactly what happened. In fact, on the third Sunday, Laletan created history. Keep reading for a detailed collection report of day 17!

It’s a double century!

At the Indian box office, the Mollywood crime thriller had a fantastic run between its third Friday and third Sunday. With the Tamil-dubbed version releasing in theatres on Friday, the film scored a solid 3 crores on day 15. On Saturday, day 16, there was a jump of up to 4 crores. Again on Sunday, day 17, it scored an estimated 5.23 crores,...

Thudarum Box Office: Mohanlal Is A Blink Away From Delivering The Tenth 100 Crore Film Of 2025! (Photo Credit –Facebook)

Mohanlal’s latest theatrical release, Thudarum, has set the box office on fire, proving yet again that when it comes to captivating storytelling and star power, Lalettan is truly the undisputed king! The film stands at a total collection of 93.25 crore at the box office in 16 days.

Tenth 100 Crore Film Of 2025

Mohanlal is now a blink away from delivering the 10th 100-crore film of 2025 at the Indian box office. Interestingly, it would be the second Malayalam film to score 100 crore at the box office in India. But what’s celebratory is the fact that both the 100 crore Malayalam grossers of 2025 belong to Mohanlal.

Thudarum Box Office Day 16

On the sixteenth day, the second Saturday, May 10, Thudarum earned 4 crore at the box office, a jump from the previous day’s 3 crore. The film...

Thudarum Worldwide Box Office Day 15: Mohanlal Starrer Is Now A Success! (Photo Credit –Facebook)

While everyone expected L2: Empuraan to make historic earnings, Mohanlal’s Thudarum has come out of the syllabus. Currently running in its third week, the film is unstoppable and has already amassed a massive total at the worldwide box office. Made on a huge budget, it has turned out to be a clean success, and very soon, it will hit a major global milestone. Keep reading for a detailed collection report of 15 days!

Despite new arrivals and Tourist Family running successfully, Mohanlal’s crime thriller is unshakeable at ticket windows. Thanks to strong word-of-mouth, it secured a significant chunk of shows/screens in its third week, especially in Kerala, which ensured another solid day at the box office. In India, it earned an estimated 3.19 crores on the third Friday, a superb hold from Thursday’s 3.60 crores.

Thudarum Worldwide Box Office Day 14: Becomes Mollywood’s 3rd Highest-Grossing Film ( Photo Credit – Instagram; Facebook )

Thudarum, starring Mohanlal and Shobana, has been unstoppable at the worldwide box office. Both in India and overseas, the Malayalam biggie has raked in massive numbers, emerging as a historic success. After climbing the ladders of success one after another, it has now become Mollywood’s 3rd highest-grossing film of all time. In this process, it has surpassed Tovino Thomas’ 2018. Keep reading for a detailed collection report of 14 days!

Crosses 180 crores in 14 days

In March, we saw the storm of L2: Empuraan taking over the global box office, and within a month, Laletan is back with another historic success. Released amid decent expectations, the Malayalam crime thriller has left everyone stunned. Yesterday, it completed two weeks in theatres, and during this span, the film has managed to fetch an outstanding number.

In India, Thudarum...

Raid 2 Box Office To Dethrone The 3rd Highest-Grossing Hindi Film Of 2025 Soon! ( Photo Credit – YouTube )

Ajay Devgn is now less than 8 crore away from hitting the 100 crore club yet again. Raid 2, after 7 days, stands at a total collection of 93.56 crore in India. It might hit the century even before the weekend ends and surpass part 1’s total collection of 101.54 crore as well.

Fourth 100 Crore Film Of 2025

As soon as the film enters the 100-crore club, it will be the fourth 100-crore Hindi film this year after Chhaava, Sky Force, and Sikandar! However, it will be the 10th Indian film to do so after Malayalam film L2: Empuraan, Tamil films Good Bad Ugly & Dragon, and Telugu Films Game Changer & Sankranthiki Vasthunam, and the three Hindi films.

Raid 2 Box Office Day 7

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L2: Empuraan Ott Verdict: Mohanlal Fails Veera Dheera Sooran’s Debut Week! (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Mohanlal’s L2: Empuraan, after a roaring box office run, has arrived on the JioHotstar and opened with a decent viewership in the first week. In fact, it garnered 57.8% higher views than the Hindi film Mere Husband Ki Biwi, which is also streaming on the same platform.

Rated 6.2 on IMDb, the film stars Mohanlal along with Prithviraj Sukumaran, who has also directed the action biggie, which is a sequel to the blockbuster Lucifer. The official synopsis of the film says, “The journey of Stephen Nedumpally, a man leading a double life as Khureshi Ab’raam, an enigmatic leader of a powerful global crime syndicate.”

L2: Empuraan Ott Verdict

Mohanlal’s action biggied managed to garner 3 million views in its debut week, taking the third spot in the list of most-watched streaming originals in India...

Thudarum Worldwide Box Office Day 12: Mohanlal Is Very Close To The 500 Crore Cumulative Total Earnings In 2025!(Photo Credit –Facebook)

Mohanlal’s Thudaram is raging at the box office and swiftly moving toward the 200-crore club. In fact, it will hit the mark before 15 days. Currently, after 12 days, the worldwide box office collection of the film stands at a total of 175.59 crore gross!

Mohanlal’s Glorious 2025

Mohanlal is hitting a glorious figure of 500 crore worldwide at the box office with two releases this year. While his latest release is still earning, his other action biggie, L2: Empuraan, earned a total of 268.05 crore gross collection worldwide. Cumulatively, the two films stand at a total of 443.64 crore.

Thudarum Is Only 56 Crore Away From Mohanlal’s Milestone!

So, Thudarum is only 56 crore away from bringing Mohanlal a total collection of 500 crore at the box office. Interestingly, he would be the second-highest-grossing Indian actor of 2025 after Vicky Kaushal!

Thudarum Box Office Day 12: Mohanlal Surpasses The Combined Lifetime Total Of His 2024 Earnings! ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Mohanlal’s Thudarum is roaring at the box office even after 12 days of its release. After 12 days, the film stands at a total collection of 79.8 crore net in India. While it is already the second highest-grossing Malayalam film of 2025, it would be interesting to see if it manages to pull L2: Empuraan to number!

Malaikottai Vaaliban + Barroz Box Office

In any case, Mohanlal would rule the top two spots in the top 10 list. Interestingly, the actor has achieved another winning statistic to their credit. Mohanlal’s thriller, which also stars Sobhana, has registered 217% higher earnings than his last two releases – Malaikottai Vaaliban and Barroz. While the former earned 14.01 crore at the box office, the latter earned only 11 crore in its lifetime!

Thudarum Box Office Day 12

Cumulatively, Barroz & Malaikottai Vaaliban earned 25.1 crore at the box office in 2024. Meanwhile,...

Thudarum Worldwide Box Office Day 9: Becomes 6th Highest-Grossing Malayalam Film ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Mohanlal’s Thudarum is enjoying an extraordinary run at the worldwide box office. After a strong start, no one thought that it would emerge as a contender for the 200 crore club by displaying an unbelievable trend on weekdays. In the latest development, it has surpassed two biggies to become the 6th highest-grossing Malayalam film globally, which is an amazing feat. Keep reading for a detailed collection report for 9 days!

Crosses 140 crores globally!

Backed by strong word-of-mouth, the Mollywood crime thriller wrapped up its opening week on a strong note. It entered the second week by fetching rocking numbers on the second Friday, and again yesterday, on the second Saturday, it displayed a jump. In India, it earned 6.20 crores yesterday, a jump of 14.81% from Friday’s 5.40 crores.

Overall, Thudarum has earned 63 crore net at the Indian box office in 9 days,...

L2: Empuraan Worldwide Box Office (Closing Collection) (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Mohanlal and Prithviraj Sukumaran’s association, L2: Empuraan, was a huge success at the worldwide box office. In fact, it marked a historic achievement for Malayalam cinema. However, due to the massive budget, the action thriller was a losing affair in India. Scroll below for a detailed analysis!

Around 59% budget recovery in India

L2: Empuraan began its box office journey on a glorious note, entering the 100 crore club (gross) within the first week. Prithviraj Sukumaran‘s directorial enjoyed a 35-day run in theatres, accumulating 106.64 crore net in India. Including taxes, the gross total concludes at 125.83%.

Mohanlal starrer is the highest-grossing Malayalam film of 2025. It is the second-highest grosser of all time in Mollywood. Unfortunately, the action thriller could not surpass #1 Manjummel Boys (142 crores) in its lifetime.

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Thudarum Worldwide Box Office Day 8: Crosses Lucifer To Become 8th Highest-Grossing Malayalam Film (Photo Credit – Instagram/Sony Liv)

Thudarum, starring Mohanlal and Shobana in the lead roles, had a spectacular opening week. Released amid decent buzz, the film exceeded all expectations with its strong trending over the weekend and on weekdays. Since word-of-mouth is positive, it entered the second week with an impressive hold. In the meantime, it has crossed the lifetime collection of Lucifer to become the 8th highest-grossing Malayalam film at the worldwide box office. Keep reading for a detailed day 8 report!

On Labor Day (May 1), three big Indian releases arrived in theatres: Raid 2, Retro, and Hit 3 from Bollywood, Kollywood, and Tollywood, respectively. However, no major release was seen in Mollywood. This has benefited Laletan’s latest release to maintain its momentum at ticket windows, especially in Kerala.

Earns almost 130 crores in 8 days!

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Thudarum Worldwide Box Office Day 7 (Photo Credit – Instagram)

The streak of success continues for Mohanlal after L2: Empuraan. His latest crime thriller, Thudarum, is thriving at the worldwide box office. In only a week, it has surpassed Marco and Arm to become the 9th highest Malayalam grosser of all time. Scroll below for the latest day 7 updates!

13% growth in the domestic circuit

Thudarum opened to a box office clash with Himuchri, but there was barely any competition. However, several South films, like Hit 3 and Retro, were simultaneously released in the Malayalam belt on May Day. Despite all odds, Tharun Moorthy’s directorial showcased growth of around 13.50% in India.

On day 7, Thudarum raked in an estimated 7.31 crore net at the Indian box office. This includes 7.15 crores from the Malayalam belt, while the rest of the sum was contributed from the Telugu release. The week 1 total concludes at 51.55 crore net, which...

The Lucifer franchise, spearheaded by actor-director Prithviraj Sukumaran and fronted by the iconic Mohanlal, has transformed from a politically charged action thriller into an expansive cinematic universe teeming with intrigue, vengeance, and ideological conflict. With L2: Empuraan broadening its canvas to encompass international conspiracies, shadow wars, and deeply personal vendettas, the narrative has outgrown its roots in Kerala’s political arena and now unfolds on a truly global stage. So, let’s take a closer look at where the story is headed.

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L2: Empuraan (2025) Plot Summary and Movie Synopsis: What Happens to Subhadra Ben?

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Thudarum Box Office Day 4: Mohanlal Is Racing To Axe Top 3 Mollywood Grossers! (Photo Credit –Facebook)

Mohanlal is beating time as he races towards the top spot for the highest-grossing Malayalam film of 2025. The superstar is moving at such a swift pace that it is unbelievable. In fact, in four days, Thudarum stands at a total of 31.35 crore at the box office in India.

Only 25 Lakh Away From The Next Milestone

The thriller film is now only 25 lakh away from beating Officer On Duty which stands at a total of 31.60 crore at the box office. Mohanlal’s film is currently the fourth highest grossing Malayalam film of 2025 with 25 lakh away from Officer On Duty.

Thudarum Box Office Day 4

On the fourth day, Monday, April 28, Thudarum earned a total of 7 crore at the box office. This might be a drop of 33.3% from the previous day, which brought 10.5 crore at the box office,...

L2: Empuraan Box Office Collection Day 32(Photo Credit –Facebook)

L2: Empuraan, starring Mohanlal in the lead role, is on the verge of ending its theatrical run soon. Released amid high expectations, the magnum opus kicked off its journey on a historic note. It continued for the first couple of weeks but afterward, the momentum dropped and collections didn’t reach expected heights. Keep reading for a detailed report of day 32!

Makes dismal earnings in the fifth weekend!

Directed by Prithviraj Sukumaran, the Mollywood action thriller was theatrically released on March 27. Being a front-loaded affair, it debuted with historic numbers. But since word-of-mouth was mixed, it couldn’t maintain the stronghold for a longer time.

The fifth weekend started with L2: Empuraan earning just 1 lakh on the fifth Friday. With zero growth, the film earned just 1 lakh on Saturday, followed by another 1 lakh on Sunday. Overall, it earned just 3 lakh during the fifth weekend,...

A Look At Prithviraj Sukumaran’s Pan-India Lineup(Photo Credit –Facebook)

Prithviraj Sukumaran is currently riding the wave of the historic success of L2: Empuraan, which shattered records to become the highest-grossing Malayalam film of all time. He is now considered a force to be reckoned with in Indian cinema and is set to appear in several highly anticipated projects. Prithviraj has always balanced commercial appeal with artistic integrity.

But now, with L2: Empuraan’s box office triumph and his masterful performance as the enigmatic Zayed Masood, the industry is watching him more closely than ever — and he’s answering with a slate of projects that spans languages, genres, and expectations. Let’s look at Prithviraj Sukumaran’s pan-India lineup after L2: Empuraan.

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Thudarum Worldwide Box Office Day 3: Mohanlal Starrer Earns Over 65 Crores In The Opening Weekend(Photo Credit –Instagram)

Thudarum, starring Mohanlal and Shobana, is doing superb business. After a solid start, it jumped much higher than expected and has managed to pull off a strong total in the opening weekend. It was expected to debut with a decent total, but in reality, it has amassed a much higher sum and exceeded all expectations at the worldwide box office. Keep reading for a detailed collection report of 3 days!

Wraps up the opening weekend on an impressive note!

Mohanlal returned to the big screen within a gap of a month after the release of L2: Empuraan. The halo effect of the same came into play for the latest Malayalam crime drama. But after a good start of over 5 crores, the film grew based on strong content over the next two days. In fact,...

Thudaram Leading Over L2: Empuraan With 75% Higher Occupancy! (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Mohanlal’s Thudaram is inching towards a swift success it seems with the film performing brilliantly on day 2 as well. It opened with a 5.25 crore, followed by 8.6 crore on day 2, and is escalating to cross this number on day 3. On the third day, March 27, Sunday, it has already earned 6.4 crore at the box office till 6 pm!

Mohanlal Brings Bigger Occupancy On Day 3

Mohanlal’s film has brought a bigger occupancy on the third day than the opening day! On the opening day the film registered a morning occupancy of 48%, followed by the same during the afternoon!

Thaduram Day 3 Occupancy – Morning & Afternoon Shows

On the third day, Thaduram registered an occupancy of 71% in the morning shows, followed by a huge growth in the afternoon shows, which registered an occupancy of 80.5%. Interestingly, this reported occupancy is much higher than L...

Thudaram Box Office Beats 3 Major Opening Day Records! (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Mohanlal is slaying the number game at the box office, and his two releases this year – L2: Empuraan and Thudaram might together take the top 2 spots at the box office this year. Interestingly, the superstar is already ruling the top 2 spots in the list of the top 10 openings of the year!

Mohanlal Breaks Three Major Records

With an opening of almost 5.25 crore at the box office, Mohanlal has surpassed three major records at the box office. The film is heading towards another huge day on Sunday.

Will Weekend Bring Another Glory?

It would be interesting to see if the weekend numbers of the film bring the second highest weekend of Malayalam Cinema in 2025 after L2: Empuraan. But before that check out the three records, Thudaram has surpassed at the box office!

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L2: Empuraan Box Office Collection Day 30 ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

L2: Empuraan, starring Mohanlal in the lead role, completed 30 days in theatres yesterday. After enjoying an unprecedented run, it has now slowed down and is on its way to wrap up its theatrical run. Yesterday, with Thudarum arriving in theatres, Empuraan suffered a major dent in its remaining shows, especially in Kerala. As a result, a negligible number was recorded at the Indian box office on day 30. Keep reading for a detailed collection report!

Directed by Prithviraj Sukumaran, the Mollywood magnum opus amassed a rocking sum in the first couple of weeks. However, since the content was not up to the mark, some major drops were seen after the euphoria had settled down. Still, merely based on strong hype, it managed to comfortably score a century, becoming the only Malayalam film to achieve the feat after Manjummel Boys.

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Thudarum Box Office Collection Day 1: Mohanlal Gets His 4th Biggest Opening Post-covid (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Thudarum, starring Mohanlal and Shobana, released in theatres yesterday amid decent buzz. The response to the advance booking clearly indicated that the film is going to register a solid start, and that’s exactly what happened. After the blockbuster start of L2: Empuraan, this is another winning start for the Mollywood legend. Also, it has emerged as the second biggest opening for the Malayalam film industry in 2025. Keep reading for a detailed day 1 collection report!

Reception of the film

Directed by Tharun Moorthy, the Malayalam crime drama received a mostly positive response from critics. From the script to the performances, several aspects of the film received praise. Even among the ticket-buying audience, it is enjoying positive word-of-mouth, which is a big relief for Mohanlal after the mixed response to L2: Empuraan.

Thudarum registers a superb start!

Thudarum Box Office Day 1 Expectation: Mohanlal Starrer To Clock Mollywood’s 2nd Biggest Opening In 2025(Photo Credit –Instagram)

After delivering an all-time grosser with L2: Empuraan, Mohanlal has returned to the big screen in less than a month. His Thudarum has arrived in theatres today amid good expectations. The halo effect of Empuraan’s smashing collection and the encouraging day 1 advance booking of the latest release hint at a good start at the Indian box office. It’s clearly going to be the second biggest opener for Mollywood in 2025. Keep reading for a detailed report!

Early reception of the film

Released in theatres today, the Malayalam crime drama has received mostly favorable reviews so far from critics. Almost everyone is praising the performance of Mohanlal, who returns in a content-oriented cinema after the big-screen extravaganza like L2: Empuraan. It is also being hailed for the gripping narrative and thrill.

Even among the ticket-buying audience,...

Thudarum Box Office Day 1 Prediction: Mohanlal To Register His 4th Biggest Opening Post-covid ( Photo Credit – YouTube )

Thudarum is all set for its big release tomorrow. After two recent successes in the form of Alappuzha Gymkhana and Maranamass, Mollywood will be hoping for another winning affair at the Indian box office, and so far, the film has been on the right track. As far as day 1 collection is concerned, it aims to have a good start. So, after L2: Empuraan, Mohanlal is again looking forward to setting the cash registers ringing. Keep reading for a detailed prediction report!

The Malayalam crime drama, directed by Tharun Moorthy, will release on April 25. It also features Shobana, Farhaan Faasil, Maniyanpilla Raju, and others in key roles. It marks Laletan’s 360th film in his career. Thus, it had a working title ‘L360’. The film has things working in its favor, thus creating a favorable atmosphere around itself.

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This week on Ott brings an exciting lineup, headlined by two major South Indian films, one Malayalam and one Tamil, both of which hit theatres on the same day. They are now making their digital debut simultaneously, though on different platforms. On the other hand, Netflix has dropped the final season of one of its most popular shows centered around a serial killer. It is also premiering a much-anticipated Hindi heist thriller starring Saif Ali Khan. Curious to know the titles and more details of Latest Ott Releases? Just scroll down!

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L2: Empuraan Box Office Collection Day 28 (Photo Credit –Facebook)

Mohanlal’s L2: Empuraan has entered its final stage of theatrical run, and in a span of a week, it will be almost out of theatres. As a result, it won’t be able to achieve one significant milestone at the Indian box office. A few days back, it became the second Malayalam film to score a century. However, when it comes to only the Malayalam version, it will fail to enter the 100 crore club. Keep reading for a detailed collection report of 28!

L2: Empuraan slows down

Released amid a massive buzz, the Mollywood magnum opus enjoyed smashing collections during the first few days. However, since word-of-mouth and reviews were mixed, it started losing steam after the initial rush. On day 28, the film earned just 9 lakh, dropping further after earning 12 lakh on day 27.

Overall, L2: Empuraan has earned...