Mohanlal’s Thudarum mints over Rs 7.5 crore in North America | Malayalam Movie News
Malayalam superstar Mohanlal’s latest release Thudarum is proving to be a solid winner at the North American box office. The film, which was released to positive reviews and strong audience word-of-mouth, is putting up excellent numbers across the USA and Canada, showing remarkable hold even on weekdays . The film comes on close heels with his last film L2: Empuraan which had also set the North America box office on fire – a rare beat for Malayalam films.
As per the latest box office update, Thudarum has grossed $91,950 on its first Monday from 136 locations in North America, a terrific figure for a weekday. This takes the film’s total reported gross in the region to a fantastic $883,500( Rs 7.52 crore) . Breaking it down, the USA has contributed $452,400, while Canada has added an impressive CAD $431,100 to the tally.
What makes this performance even more commendable is that Thudarum’s Monday collections have remained nearly on par with the numbers registered by the much-hyped L 2:Empuraan which also had Mohanlal in the lead and was directed by Prithviraj, further cementing Mohanlal’s enduring popularity and star power in international markets.
The film’s gripping storyline, powerful performances, and emotional connect with audiences have worked strongly in its favour. The buzz around Thudarum had been steadily growing since its release, with audiences praising Mohanlal’s impactful performance and the film’s tight narrative. The diaspora audience, known for their loyal support of Malayalam cinema, has turned up in big numbers across locations in both the US and Canada.If business from other markets are also added it has become the second fastest Malayalam film to cross Rs 50 crore mark after Empuraan.
Back home in India too, Thudarum is enjoying a highly successful run. In just five days, the film has collected an impressive Rs 38 crore, emerging as one of the year’s biggest Malayalam box office successes so far. With positive word-of-mouth continuing to fuel its run, both domestically and overseas, Thudarum is expected to maintain its strong momentum through the week and into the second weekend.
As things stand, Thudarum is well on its way to becoming one of Mohanlal’s biggest overseas grossers, reaffirming the superstar’s unmatched appeal among the global Malayali audience.
