Mohanlal is on an absolute roll in 2025. After releasing the box office hit Empuraan (the sequel to the famous Lucifer), he has done it again. His latest release, Thudarum, directed by Tharun Moorthy, has officially reclaimed the throne as the highest-grossing movie of all time at the Kerala box office, beating the previous record of Empuraan in 2018.
Released on April 25, 2025, this Rejaputhra Visuals production opened to rave reviews and has now cemented its place in the history books.
Kerala Crown Secured: Thudarum Beats Empuraan & 2018
While Empuraan was in the national spotlight for its gigantic global total, it could not dethrone 2018 (₹89 crore) at the box office in Kerala.
Thudarum did what even Empuraan could not by surpassing ₹100 crore gross at the Kerala box office alone, as claimed by its makers on social media.
Here’s a rundown of the local collections:
- Thudarum – ₹100 crore (Kerala only)
- Empuraan – ₹87 crore (Kerala)
- 2018 – ₹89 crore (Kerala)
This milestone is a testament to Mohanlal‘s undisputed box office strength and unrivalled connection to Kerala’s cinema-going public.
Worldwide Numbers: Thudarum Hits ₹184.7 Cr In Just 15 Days
According to Sacnilk, Thudarum has grossed ₹184.7 crore worldwide in just 15 days.
If the strong word-of-mouth and large number of screens stay consistent, Thudarum is likely to cross ₹200 crore worldwide, which could push it into the all-time top five Malayalam worldwide grossers.
The film’s box-office success increases director Tharun Moorthy’s status further, among the finest filmmakers in Kerala.
Box Office Competition
Despite Thudarum’s overwhelming success being ongoing, three new Malayalam box-office contenders have arrived this week:
- Prince and Family (Dileep) – ₹1.01 cr (Day 1)
- Sarkeet (Asif Ali) – ₹0.77 cr (2 days – positive reviews)
- Padakkalam (Suraj Venjaramoodu, Sharaf U Dheen) – ₹0.76 cr
The early box-office numbers collected from the films indicate they have all had disappointing starts, and none of the titles appear to end Thudarum’s reign any time soon.
BoxOfficeWorldwide Verdict
Mohanlal’s Thudarum has become more than just a film; it is a spectacle.
₹100 crore in Kerala alone and ₹185 crore worldwide is an unbelievable performance for any regional film.
Being successful with both Empuraan and Thudarum demonstrates that wherever he is, Mohanlal will not follow any trends; he will make trends (in Kerala)!
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