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Mollywood Debut Directors and Their 100 Crore Box Office Feat
Emerging filmmakers in the Malayalam film industry represent a dynamic wave of creative talent making their mark in the vibrant cinematic landscape. While numerous filmmakers in the industry have found success with their debut projects, only a select few have reached the significant milestone of earning over 100 crores at the box office with their inaugural films. Check the complete list of renowned debut filmmakers in Malayalam cinema and their blockbuster movies that surpassed the 100 crore mark.
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Nahas Hidayath
Nahas Hidayath made a remarkable directorial debut with 'RDX,' which emerged as one of the highest-grossing films of the previous year. Featuring Shane Nigam, Antony Varghese, and Neeraj Madhav, the movie received positive acclaim from audiences and surpassed the 100 crore mark. Rasheed Shabazz and Adarsh Sukumaran crafted the script and dialogues, while Sophia Paul produced the film under the Weekend Blockbusters banner.
Jithu Madhavan
He marked a sensational entry into Malayalam cinema with the blockbuster movie 'Romancham'. Touted to be a horror comedy, the film revolves around a sequence of events that unfold with a delightful blend of laid-back comedy, driven by the camaraderie among friends. Infused with refreshing and relatable humor, the movie establishes an instant connection between the audience and its characters. Starring Soubin Shahir and Arjun Asokan in lead roles, "Romancham" stands out as one of the finest horror-comedy movies in Malayalam cinema.
Prithviraj Sukumaran
Lucifer starring Mohanlal in the lead, the political-action thriller by Prithviraj Sukumaran, emerged as a massive box office success. The film surpassed Rs. 200 crore in overall earnings, combining box office collections, digital rights, and satellite rights. With global lifetime collections reaching approximately Rs. 175 crore, 'Lucifer' stands as the highest-grossing Malayalam film to date. Written by Murali Gopi, 'Lucifer ' marked directorial venture of actor Prithviraj Sukumaran which released in theaters in 2019.
Vishnu Sasi Shankar
Vishnu Sasi Shankar, the son of the late filmmaker Sasi Sankar, has gained significant recognition with his debut film 'Malikappuram'. Made on a budget of Rs 3.5 crore, the movie, which released on December 30, 2022, has grossed nearly Rs 100 crore at the box office. The movie was billed as a mythological drama featuring Unni Mukundan, Deva Nandha and Sreepath in key roles. It also starred Saiju Kurup, Ramesh Pisharody, Sampath Ram, T. G. Ravi, Sreejith Ravi, Manoj K. Jayan, and Renji Panicker in supporting roles.
