Mohanlal again beats Mohanlal: Thudarum becomes 6th biggest malayalam hit, surpassing Pulimurugan

In a fitting example of a superstar outshining his own legacy, Mohanlal’s latest film Thudarum has officially become the sixth highest-grossing Malayalam film of all time, surpassing the lifetime collections of his 2016 blockbuster Pulimurugan. The emotional family drama has so far amassed Rs 79.85 crore at the box office as per Sacnilk, edging past Pulimurugan’s Rs 76.67 crore haul.Directed by Tharun Moorthy, Thudarum presents Mohanlal in a soul-stirring drama.. The film struck a strong emotional chord with audiences across Kerala and overseas markets. .

What makes this achievement particularly special is the fact that both Thudarum and Pulimurugan are led by Mohanlal — once again underlining his enduring box office clout and versatility as an actor. While Pulimurugan was a high-octane action thriller that redefined the commercial scale of Malayalam cinema, Thudarum is an intimate, character-driven drama that drew audiences through its storytelling and heartfelt performances.With this new milestone, Thudarum has joined the ranks of Malayalam cinema’s biggest blockbusters. The current top five highest-grossing Malayalam films at the Kerala box office are:

Pulimurugan, which held the industry’s top spot for years, has now been edged out of the top six — ironically by another Mohanlal starrer. Industry analysts note that Thudarum’s steady run, powered by glowing word-of-mouth, could see it inching towards the Rs 85 crore mark before the end of second week and start its journey into the Rs 90 crore arena there on. It’s yet another reminder that when it comes to Malayalam cinema, few can match Mohanlal — not even Mohanlal himself.The film has also been performing exceptionally well in the North American market — a circuit traditionally dominated by Hindi and Telugu cinema. However, with L2: Empuraan sparking renewed interest in Malayalam films overseas, the market has been steadily expanding for the industry. Riding on Mohanlal’s massive popularity, Thudarum has become his second film to cross the coveted $1 million mark in North America, the first being Empuraan.In its 11-day run, Thudarum has already collected over ₹11.50 crore in the North American circuit, marking a significant achievement for a Malayalam film in a highly competitive overseas market.