‘Thudarum’ overtakes ‘Aavesham’ and ‘Goat Life’, becomes fourth highest-grossing Malayalam film of all time
Mohanlal’s latest blockbuster Thudarum continues its exceptional run at the box office, surpassing Aavesham and Goat Life to become the fourth highest-grossing Malayalam film of all time. Directed by Tharun Moorthy and produced by M Renjith under Rejaputhra Visual Media, the film has also achieved the remarkable feat of becoming the highest-grossing Malayalam film in Kerala.
Released in cinemas on 25 April 2025, Thudarum received an overwhelmingly positive response from both audiences and critics, translating into extraordinary box office numbers. According to the makers, the film has grossed Rs 100 crore in Kerala alone, overtaking Jude Anthany Joseph’s 2018, which had previously held the top spot in the state with Rs 89 crore.
Although L2: Empuraan, another Mohanlal-led film and the highest-grossing Malayalam film overall, garnered impressive global figures, it fell slightly short in Kerala with a local gross of Rs 87 crore, as reported by Reporter Live. Thudarum now holds the top position in the state and is currently the second highest-grossing Malayalam film of 2025, behind only Empuraan.
As per data from industry tracker Sacnilk, Thudarum has amassed a worldwide total of Rs 184.7 crore within just 15 days of its release.
Meanwhile, three new Malayalam films have hit cinemas this week Asif Ali’s Sarkeet, Dileep’s Prince and Family, and Padakkalam starring Suraj Venjaramoodu and Sharaf U Dheen. Prince and Family collected Rs 1.01 crore on its opening day, while Sarkeet earned Rs 0.77 crore in two days, bolstered by strong reviews. Padakkalam is close behind with Rs 0.76 crore in the same period, indicating a lively box office competition in the weeks ahead.