Kannur Squad: Why It Could Be Mammootty's First 100 Crore Movie, Three Reasons

Kannur Squad Could Be Mammootty's First 100 Crore Movie: The highly anticipated crime drama "Kannur Squad," featuring Megastar Mammootty, hit theatres on September 28.

Three Reasons Kannur Squad Could Be Mammootty's First 100 Crore Movie

There are significant indications that "Kannur Squad" could mark Mammootty's entry into the 100 Crore Club, and here are three compelling reasons for such expectations:

Track Record: When considering the top-grossing Malayalam films worldwide, "2018: Everyone is a Hero" (₹200 crore), "Pulimurugan" (₹152 crore), and "Lucifer" (₹127 crore) stand out as past successes. Mammootty's "Bheeshma Parvam" currently holds the fourth position with a substantial collection of ₹87 crore globally. There is high anticipation that "Kannur Squad" could be Mammootty's first film to join the prestigious 100 crore club.

Exceptional Audience Response: "Kannur Squad" has been receiving overwhelmingly positive reviews since its very first day of release. The film's strong word-of-mouth publicity is driving audiences to theatres, even in adverse weather conditions in Kerala. Many shows are running to full houses across the state. According to reviews, the film's engaging narrative and treatment contribute to this buzz. It initially presents itself as a crime investigation thriller, emphasising police procedurals, but then transitions into an action-packed crime thriller and a road movie spanning various Indian states. Emotional scenes further broaden its appeal to family audiences. Mammootty's star power adds a significant attraction, particularly for his devoted fans.

Favourable Release Timing: "Kannur Squad" benefits from a release period with relatively low competition from other Malayalam and regional language films. This advantageous situation is expected to persist for a few more days, giving the film a substantial runway to achieve significant box office success.

Cast And Crew of 'Kannur Squad'

'Kannur Squad' is directed by Roby Varghese Raj, making his directorial debut. The screenplay is co-written by Muhammed Shafi and Rony David Raj. The film stars Mammootty in the lead role as ASI George Martin, alongside Vijayaraghavan, Rony David Raj, Kishore Kumar G, Shabareesh Varma, and Sunny Wayne.

The cast also includes Azees Nedumangad, Sajin Cherukayil, Deepak Parambol, Gibin Gopinath, and Sarath Sabha. 'Kannur Squad' marks the fourth production of Mammootty Kampany, following 'Nanpakal Nerathu Mayakkam.' Muhammed Rahil handles the cinematography, Praveen Prabhakar manages the editing, and Sushin Shyam is responsible for the music. The movie is distributed by Wayfarer Films (India) and Truth Global Films (UAE).