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Hindustan Times
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Thudarum worldwide box office collection: Mohanlal film shows no sign of slowing down, crosses ₹100 cr mark in 6 days
Thudarum worldwide box office collection day 6: The action-comedy drama film starring Mohanlal and Shobana in the lead roles is going strong at the global box office. As per the latest update by the makers, the film has now crossed the ₹100 crore mark at the global box office. Thudarum released in cinemas on April 25. (Also read: Thudarum director Tharun Moorthy reveals why Jyotika turned down Mohanlal's film: 'She was excited but…') On Wednesday, Mohanlal took to his official X account to share the box office update. He shared the new Thudarum promo song Kondattam along with the announcement that the film has crossed the ₹100 crore mark. 'Thrilled to share that #Thudarum has crossed ₹100 crore at the worldwide box office! Celebrate the moment with #Kondattam – the Thudarum promo song!' he wrote in the caption. Mohanlal's previous release L2 Empuraan, which was directed by Prithviraj Sukumaran, also did great business globally. The film grossed ₹257 crore worldwide in 12 days, the highest for any Malayalam film so far. Thudarum is an action-comedy drama film starring Mohanlal and Shobana in the lead roles, alongside Farhaan Faasil, Maniyanpilla Raju, Binu Pappu, Irshad Ali, and Aarsha Chandini Baiju in supporting roles. It is jointly produced by Mohanlal's production house, Aashirvad Cinemas, and Rejaputhra Release. 'Mohanlal is in top-form in Thudarum and every scene he is in showcases the great actor that he is. His performance is flawless and the way he undergoes the character transformation on screen from the first half to the second is gripping to watch. Casting Shobana with Mohanlal after nearly 15 years is a coup, as the chemistry, especially in the emotional sequences, enhance the film tremendously. The others in the film including Binu Pappu and Prakash Varma have delivered strong performances as well,' read an excerpt from the Hindustan Times review of the film.
India Today
23-04-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Jyothika was first choice for Mohanlal's Thudarum before Shobana, says director
When 'Thudarum' was announced as the on-screen reunion of Mohanlal and Shobana after 20 years, it instantly sparked nostalgia and excitement among Malayalam cinema fans. But director Tharun Moorthy recently revealed that actor Jyothika was first approached for the role of Lalitha before Shobana came on a recent interview with Red FM, Tharun said, 'Shobana was always on our mind for Lalitha. But we weren't sure how to get in touch with her. So we began exploring alternatives. We were looking for someone who hadn't acted with Mohanlal before. That's when we thought of Jyothika.'advertisementSharing his experience of narrating the script, the director said, 'Jyothika and Suriya were very excited when I narrated the story, but her dates clashed with a planned family world tour.' Not wanting to push her into the project, Tharun eventually decided to contact Shobana, who had always been their ideal choice. Talking about Shobana's reaction, Tharun said, 'That question kept lingering in my mind: Wouldn't Mohanlal and Shobana be the combination that Malayali viewers want to watch? We decided to contact Shobana, and she was also interested in coming back to movies. She said if the script and space were right, and if I made her feel comfortable, then she would do the film.'The resulting casting brings Mohanlal and Shobana back together after their last full-length collaboration in 'Mambazhakkalam' (2004). The duo also shared screen space in the iconic 'Manichitrathazhu' (1993), 'Minnaram' (1994), and 'Pavithram' (1994).advertisementContrary to speculation, 'Thudarum' is not a crime thriller. In an interview, Tharun clarified that it is a grounded family drama. The story is inspired by a real-life incident involving a man named Sunil. The film also stars Farhaan Faasil, Maniyanpilla Raju, Binu Pappu, and Irshad Ali. It is written by KR Sunil, with music composed by Jakes Bejoy, and produced by Aashirvad Cinemas and Rejaputhra Release. 'Thudarum' is set to release in theatres on April 25.
Hindustan Times
23-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Thudarum director Tharun Moorthy reveals why Jyotika turned down Mohanlal's film: ‘She was excited but…'
Mohanlal is all set to entertain audiences with his upcoming, highly anticipated film Thudarum. The actor is set to share the screen with Shobana in the film. However, the film's director, Tharun Moorthy, revealed in a recent interview with Red FM that before casting Shobana, he had pitched the film to Jyotika, but she couldn't come on board. (Also Read: Interview | Mohanlal says even if superstar culture ends in Indian cinema, 'there will always be great actors') Tharun recalled that although Shobana was always their first choice for the film, they were unsure how to contact her. So, before approaching her, they considered a fresh pairing with Jyotika. He said, "When I told (scriptwriter) Sunil that there was no better option than Shobana madam, he asked me how we would contact her. Then we thought of a new pairing for Mohanlal and considered Jyotika." He further recalled narrating the script to the actor and added, "She was very excited. But at the time we planned the shoot, Jyotika and Suriya had scheduled a world tour. So then we called Shobana madam." For the unversed, Shobana and Mohanlal are one of the most beloved pairs in Malayalam cinema. The actors have reunited on screen after 20 years. They have featured opposite each other in several films, including Avidathepole Ivideyum, Thenmavin Kombath, Minnaram, Pavithram, and Mambazhakkalam, among others. Thudarum is an action-comedy drama film starring Mohanlal and Shobana in the lead roles, alongside Farhaan Faasil, Maniyanpilla Raju, Binu Pappu, Irshad Ali, and Aarsha Chandini Baiju in supporting roles. The film's storyline is written by K.R. Sunil, with music composed by Jakes Bejoy. It is jointly produced by Mohanlal's production house, Aashirvad Cinemas, and Rejaputhra Release. The film is scheduled to release in cinemas on April 25. Following the success of Dabba Cartel, Jyotika will next be seen in Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari's yet-untitled courtroom drama, which also stars Sonakshi Sinha. Produced by Excel Entertainment and Baweja Studios, the film will premiere on Amazon Prime Video.
