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Mint
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Mint
Thudarum OTT release date: When and where to watch Malayalam blockbuster movie starring Mohanlal online
Thudarum OTT release date: Malayalam blockbuster movie Thudarum, starring Mohanlal and Shobhana, which hit the big screen a month ago on April 26, is all set for its OTT debut. Not only did the movie receive praise from both the audience and the critics, but it was also able to translate it into numbers at the box office. The digital streaming of Thudarum will allow viewers to enjoy this must-watch family entertainer, directed by Tharun Moorthy, from the comfort of their homes. Thudarum will exclusively stream on the OTT platform JioHotstar from Friday, May 30, onwards. The Malayalam movie will be available online in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Hindi. The digital streaming platform took to X to officially announce the news of its online debut and said, 'Thudarum will be streaming from 30 May only on JioHotstar.' Thudarum, superstar Mohanlal's second big hit of the year after L2 Empuraan, witnessed a never-before-seen trend at the box office. The all-time blockbuster movie, which had opened with ₹ 5 crore, has emerged as the first ever Malayalam movie to earn over ₹ 100 crore in Kerala. Thudarum's Kerala collection stands at ₹ 116 crore after one month of its run. Globally, too, the movie made waves, collecting ₹ 232.25 crore within a month. It is now only behind Manjummel Boys ( ₹ 242 crore) and L2 Empuraan ( ₹ 265 crore). Thudarum follows Shanmugham, affectionately called 'Benz' due to his cherished black Ambassador Mark 1 car. A former film stunt assistant turned taxi driver, Benz leads a peaceful life in the hill town of Pathanamthitta. However, his world is turned upside down when his car becomes involved in a police investigation, leading him into a gripping tale of justice and resilience.
Pink Villa
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Thudarum Kerala Box Office 1 Month: Mohanlal starrer family entertainer grosses Rs 116 crore in 31 days
Thudarum, starring Mohanlal and Shobhana, not only won over the audience but also at the box office. Directed by Tharun Moorthy, the family entertainer kicked off with Rs 5 crore and went on to emerge as the first ever Malayalam movie to score over the Rs 100 crore mark in Kerala. The movie has now completed its one month at the box office. Bankrolled by Rejaputhra Visual Media, Thudarum added around Rs 2.40 crore in its 5th weekend, with Rs 1.10 crore coming on Day 31 (5th Sunday). The all-time blockbuster movie witnessed a never-before-seen trend at the box office. The Mohanlal starrer is now standing at Rs 116 crore after one month of its run in its home turf. The worldwide gross collection of Thudarum is around Rs 225 crore, only behind Manjummel Boys (Rs 242 crore) and L2 Empuraan (Rs 265 crore). The much-loved movie is expected to wind its theatrical run somewhere around Rs 125 crore in Kerala, while its global cume could be around Rs 235 crore to Rs 240 crore. It will be interesting to see how it fares in the coming days. Day-wise box office collections of Thudarum are as follows: Day Gross Kerala collection 1 Rs 5.10 crore 2 Rs 7.00 crore 3 Rs 8.20 crore 4 Rs 6.85 crore 5 Rs 6.50 crore 6 Rs 6.30 crore 7 Rs 7.05 crore 8 Rs 5.65 crore 9 Rs 6.35 crore 10 Rs 7.50 crore 11 Rs 5.30 crore 12 Rs 4.50 crore 13 Rs 4 crore 14 Rs 3.35 crore 15 Rs 3 crore 16 Rs 3.80 crore 17 Rs 4.80 crore 18 Rs 2.70 crore 19 Rs 2.30 crore 20 Rs 1.90 crore 21 Rs 1.35 crore 22 Rs 1.50 crore 23 Rs 1.80 crore 24 Rs 2.00 crore 25 Rs 1.25 crore 26 Rs 1.20 crore 27 Rs 1.30 crore 28 Rs 1.20 crore 29 Rs 0.60 crore 30 Rs 0.70 crore 31 Rs 1.10 crore (est.) Total Rs 116.15 crore (est.) Thudarum is in cinemas now Thudarum is now playing in cinemas. You can book your tickets from the online ticket booking web portals or grab them from the counter itself. Stay tuned to Pinkvilla for more updates.
Mint
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Mint
L2 Empuraan OTT release: Here's where to watch Hindi version of Mohanlal and Prithviraj Sukumaran-starrer
L2 Empuraan OTT release: Mohanlal and Prithviraj Sukumaran's controversial film, L2 Empuraan is all set to stream online. It was originally released in theatres on 27 March. The film faced controversies over its scenes and dialogues. L2 Empuraan is now streaming on JioHotstar. It is available in five languages including Hindi, Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu and Kannada on the platform. On Friday, the official Instagram handle of JioHotstar dropped a teaser of the L2: Empuraan. In the caption of the post, the platform announced the release of Mohanlal's film in Hindi. The post read, 'Witness the story behind the legend. Mohanlal is back with Empuraan. L2: Empuraan is now streaming in Hindi exclusively on JioHotstar.' The Mohanlal and Prithviraj Sukumaran-starrer revolves around the story of Stephen Nedumpally (played by Mohanlal). Amid the 2002 Gujarat riots, Zayed's (played by Prithviraj Sukumaran) family is massacred. Years later, Kerala's politics, global espionage and personal revenge collide as Ab'raam rises for justice. L2 Empuraan is written by Murali Gopi. It is directed by Prithviraj Sukumaran who marked his directorial debut with the film. L2: Empuraan is the second part of the Lucifer movie, a trilogy planned by the Prithviraj-Mohanlal team. Following the controversy, the production team of the film made changes in the film in response to the controversy. According to reports, 17 scenes, including those featuring riot sequences and depictions of violence against women, were edited out. Later, Mohanlal issued a statement acknowledging that certain aspects of the film had caused distress to some people. The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) suggested modifications before the screening of the movie. CBFC also issued a fresh certificate for the film. In total, 24 cuts or changes were made in the film, including possible links with the communal riots. Visuals of 2 minutes and 8 seconds were deleted from the film. Besides this, the card mentioning the period as '2002-India' was replaced with 'A few years ago' in the new version of the film. Despite the backlash, Empuraan achieved remarkable success at the box office. The film became the first Malayalam movie to gross ₹ 80 crore worldwide on its opening weekend. Later, the film business was affected by the controversy. According to industry tracker Sacnilk, L2 Empuraan earned ₹ 123.25 crore in India after release.
Time of India
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Narivetta: Tovino Thomas' Malayalam film needs to collect around Rs 25 cr worldwide to be a success
Tovino Thomas is gearing up for the release of Narivetta, slated to hit the screens on May 23. The Malayalam thriller has created a great deal of buzz among fans with its intense trailer. Tovino's mature avatar too has added to the curiosity surrounding the flick. Narivetta, which has been shot on a small budget of Rs 10 crore, needs to earn over Rs 20 crore worldwide to emerge as a commercial success. Narivetta breakeven target revealed Narivetta is one of the most talked-about Malayalam films of the month. It has the potential to help Tovino score another big hit after L2 Empuraan in which he was seen with Mohanlal. According to Manobala Vijayabalan,a trade analyst, Narivetta needs to gross somewhere around Rs 25 crore globally to be a commercial success. 'It's a small budget film, hence a positive WoM with decent to good box office figures will make this a profitable affair. The breakeven figure may be around Rs 25 crore,' he told Indiatimes. This means it needs to gross in the Rs 15 crore to Rs 20 crore range in Kerala to be successful. Tovino's films usually pack a punch at the box office. 2018 is a case in point. The survival drama earned Rs 177 crore worldwide. Similarly, Ajayante Randam Moshanam (ARM) made over Rs 100 crore despite mixed reviews. Given Tovino's star power there is a distinct possibility of Narivetta emerging as a success. About Narivetta Narivetta is an action drama directed by Anuraj Manohar. It centres on the sensitive issue of state-sponsored violence. The film features Tovino Thomas, Suraj Venjaramoodu, and Cheran in the lead. Its music is composed by Jakes Bejoy. For all the latest coverage on Southern cinema & OTT shows, click here
Pink Villa
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Box Office: Revisiting Mohanlal's 2025 blockbusters Empuraan and Thudarum on his birthday
Malayalam Superstar Mohanlal has turned 65 years old today, Wednesday. The actor is synonymous with versatility in cinema. Debuted with Manjil Virinja Pookkal in 1980, the actor has completed almost 45 years in the film industry. He has delivered several memorable characters and cult movies in his entire career spanning over 4 decades. The latest two releases, L2 Empuraan and Thudarum, proved once again why he is termed as the biggest crowd puller in Malayalam cinema. Here's diving into the box office performance of both movies, which took the small regional film industry to new heights. L2 Empuraan, directed by Prithviraj Sukumaran and starring Mohanlal as Stephen Nedumpally aka Abram Khureshi, has emerged as the biggest box office hit at the worldwide box office. The movie opened with a record start of Rs 67 crore globally and went on to smash over Rs 265 crore gross by the end of its theatrical run. It smashed all the previous records and emerged as the first ever Mollywood movie to register a distribution share of Rs 100 crore from overseas. This is an unimaginable feat for a Mollywood movie. Moreover, it became the first ever Malayalam movie to collect from USD 9 million to USD 16 million at the international box office. If you think this is it, then keep scrolling further! Soon after L2 Empuraan wrapped its box office journey, Lalettan struck back with Thudarum. The family entertainer, twisted with thrill and crime, impressed the audience and won all the love. The movie kickstarted its box office journey on a solid note and emerged as the first ever Malayalam movie to score over Rs 100 crore in Kerala alone. The worldwide gross collection of Thudarum is currently standing at Rs 222 crore. It is still running in cinemas and is expected to collect over Rs 250 crore by the end of its theatrical run at the worldwide box office. While the political action drama is the No.1 Malayalam movie at the worldwide box office, the family entertainer holds the top spot in India. Both movies turned out to be massive blockbusters at the box office. L2 Empuraan was a heavy-budget movie, other than being a sequel to a blockbuster movie, Thudarum neither has any massive production cost nor a sequel factor. It worked solely on its content and the superstardom of Mohanlal. L2 Empuraan and Thudarum collectively grossed over Rs 487 crore globally as of now. It is expected to go over the Rs 500 crore mark as Thudarum is still gaining good traction at the ticket window. This is a massive feat, to say the least. The blockbuster success of both movies proved why Mohanlal is called the mini-film industry in himself. The actor holds almost all the major box office records under his name. Interestingly, Mohanlal is the only Indian actor who has given all-time-blockbuster movies in every decade- the 1980s, 1990s, 2000s, 2010s, and 2020s. No other actor was able to achieve this mammoth record. He was the No. 1 Superstar in Malayalam cinema and still holds the top place. For many outside Kerala audiences, Mohanlal is the face of Malayalam cinema. The actor will be next seen in the Pan-India movie Kannappa, which is slated to release on June 27, 2025. It will be his cameo appearance in the film. He is playing the character of Kirata, a warrior inspired by Indian mythology. The next release for Mohanlal is Hridayapoorvam, scheduled to release on August 28, 2025. Directed by Sathyan Anthikad, the family drama also stars Malavika Mohanan and Sangeeth Prathap. Further, the actor will be seen headlining a Pan-India period drama titled Vrusshabha, produced by Ekta Kapoor. Helmed by Nanda Kishore, the movie will hit the screens on October 16, 2025. It features an ensemble star cast and marks the theatrical debut of Sanjay Kapoor's daughter, Shanaya Kapoor. It will be interesting to see how these movies perform at the box office. Let's see if these titles can continue the blockbuster streak of Mohanlal this year. With two back-to-back all-time-blockbuster movies, Mohanlal should eye a hat-trick. Besides these scheduled releases, the actor has numerous projects in his kitty, including Rajinikanth starrer, Jailer 2. For the unversed, Lalettan's Thudarum is still playing in cinemas nearby. If you have not yet watched the movie, you can book your tickets from the online ticket-booking websites or grab them from the counter itself. His cult movie Chhota Mumbai is ready to re-release in cinemas in 4K restored quality. Stay tuned to Pinkvilla for more updates.
