Thudarum Box Office Day 21: Mohanlal's Thriller Surpasses L2: Empuraan, Enters ₹100 Crore Club in Kerala Alone
May 16, 2025 | Mohanlal’s latest hit Thudarum is rewriting the rules of regional box office success. Directed by Tharun Moorthy, the emotional thriller completed 21 days in theatres with ₹107.5 crore in total domestic collections, officially overtaking the superstar’s previous blockbuster, L2: Empuraan.
Releasing on April 25, the Malayalam-language family drama began with a solid ₹5.25 crore opening, and thanks to stellar word-of-mouth and repeat audiences, it maintained remarkable consistency throughout its third week. On Day 21, the film collected ₹1.61 crore, continuing its stronghold at the Kerala box office.
As per trade tracker Sacnilk, Thudarum has now outperformed L2: Empuraan, which netted ₹105.43 crore in the same timeframe. It also surpassed the likes of Tovino Thomas’s Manjummel Boys and Suriya’s Retro, positioning itself as one of the highest-grossing Indian films of 2025—across all languages.
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| Day | Collection (₹ Crore) |
|---|---|
| Day 1 | 5.25 |
| Day 2 | 8.6 |
| Day 3 | 10.5 |
| Day 4 | 7.15 |
| Day 5 | 6.5 |
| Day 6 | 6.4 |
| Day 7 | 7.0 |
| Day 8 | 5.4 |
| Day 9 | 6.2 |
| Day 10 | 7.5 |
| Day 11 | 4.85 |
| Day 12 | 4.4 |
| Day 13 | 3.85 |
| Day 14 | 3.25 |
| Day 15 | 3.0 |
| Day 16 | 4.0 |
| Day 17 | 4.93 |
| Day 18 | 2.9 |
| Day 19 | 2.3 |
| Day 20 | 1.94 |
| Day 21 | 1.61 |
| Total | ₹107.5 crore |
Unlike many films driven by pre-release hype, Thudarum gained momentum through sheer merit and emotional resonance. Mohanlal’s portrayal of Shanmugham aka Benz, a grieving father and taxi driver, and Shobhana’s elegant return to Malayalam cinema, have both received critical acclaim.
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The duo’s on-screen chemistry, last seen decades ago, brought nostalgic weight to this deeply personal story. With subtle storytelling and grounded performances, director Tharun Moorthy delivers a film that has struck a chord across demographics.
Thudarum’s consistent performance has eclipsed big-budget films across states, including Ajay Devgn’s Raid 2 in North India, Suriya’s Retro in Tamil Nadu, and Nani’s HIT 3 in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. The film’s crossover appeal and emotional core have given it strong pan-Indian traction.
As Thudarum inches closer to the ₹110 crore mark, it stands as a testament to the rising dominance of Malayalam cinema on the national stage. With no signs of slowing down, the film may well climb into the Top 5 Indian films of 2025.
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