Mohanlal’s ‘Thudarum’ Soars at North American Box Office
Malayalam superstar Mohanlal’s latest release, "Thudarum," is proving to be a solid winner at the North American box office. The film, which received positive reviews and strong audience word-of-mouth, is putting up excellent numbers across the USA and Canada, showing remarkable hold even on weekdays.
Thudarum has grossed $91,950 on its first Monday from 136 locations in North America, a terrific figure for a weekday. This takes the film’s total reported gross in the region to a fantastic $883,500 (Rs 7.52 crore). The USA has contributed $452,400, while Canada has added an impressive CAD $431,100 to the tally.
What makes this performance even more commendable is that Thudarum’s Monday collections have remained nearly on par with the numbers registered by the much-hyped "L2: Empuraan," which also had Mohanlal in the lead and was directed by Prithviraj. This further cements Mohanlal’s enduring popularity and star power in international markets.
The film’s gripping storyline, powerful performances, and emotional connect with audiences have worked strongly in its favour. The buzz around Thudarum had been steadily growing since its release, with audiences praising Mohanlal’s impactful performance and the film’s tight narrative. The diaspora audience, known for their loyal support of Malayalam cinema, has turned up in big numbers across locations in both the US and Canada.
Thudarum is also enjoying a highly successful run in India. In just five days, the film has collected an impressive Rs 38 crore, emerging as one of the year’s biggest Malayalam box office successes so far. With positive word-of-mouth continuing to fuel its run, both domestically and overseas, Thudarum is expected to maintain its strong momentum through the week and into the second weekend.
As things stand, Thudarum is well on its way to becoming one of Mohanlal’s biggest overseas grossers, reaffirming the superstar’s unmatched appeal among the global Malayali audience.
Reference : https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/box-office/mohanlals-thudarum-mints-over-rs-7-5-crore-in-north-america/articleshow/120753133.cms
