Devadoothan Re-release Day 1 Box Office Collection: Mohanlal Movie's 4K Version Captivates Audiences

Devadoothan Re-release Box Office Collection: "Devadoothan" is a Malayalam mystery-horror film directed by Sibi Malayil and written by Raghunath Paleri. Produced by Siyad Koker under Kokers Films, the movie stars Mohanlal and Jaya Prada, with Vijayalakshmi, Murali, Sarath Das, Vineeth Kumar, Janardhanan, and Jagathy Sreekumar in supporting roles. The film's original score and songs were composed by Vidyasagar, with Santosh Thundiyil handling the cinematography.

"Devadoothan," which was originally released on December 22, 2000, as a Christmas release, was a failure at the box office. However, it later gained a cult following, with fans praising it as ahead of its time. The film was re-released in theatres on July 26, 2024, in a 4K remastered print. According to the director, this re-release featured a trimmed version with 30 minutes of scenes cut from the original, based on audience feedback.

Devadoothan Re-release Day 1 Box Office Collection

According to film industry tracker Forum Keralam, "Devadoothan4K" has enjoyed a superb opening despite being screened in a limited number of shows, approximately 120. The film's Day 1 box office collection is estimated to be around ₹30 lakhs, reflecting a strong start and enthusiastic audience reception. This impressive re-release of Devadoothan indicates a promising performance for the film in the coming days.

Devadoothan Synopsis

The story revolves around Vishal Krishnamoorthy, an award-winning musician who returns to his former college to direct a musical. Previously expelled by Madam Angelina Ignatius for allegedly playing a forbidden instrument, the Seven Bells-which he insisted played on its own-Vishal is once again confronted by the eerie melody. Driven by his encounter, he sets out on a quest to unravel the mystery surrounding the Seven Bells.

Devadoothan Cast and Crew

The cast of Devadoothan features Mohanlal as Vishal Krishnamoorthy and Jaya Prada as Angelina Ignatius. Supporting roles are played by Janardhanan as Edward, Jagathy Sreekumar as Sthevachan, Jagadish as Ithakk, Murali as Alberto, Vineeth Kumar as Maheshwar, Vijayalakshmi as Sneha, Sharath Das as Manoj, Lena as Annie Kurian, and Radhika and Sandra Amy as college students. Additional cast members include Jijoy Rajagopal as Varghese Kuruvila, Raja Krishnamoorthy as William Ignatius, Joice Nadakapadom as Joy, Dhanya Menon as Azhagi, Vishnu Bhuvanendran as a violinist, Nirmala as Young Aleena, and Ramankutty Varrier as Father Stheva. Notably, Jagathy Sreekumar's portions were edited out of the 4K re-release, disappointing many fans.

Devadoothan was directed by Sibi Malayil and written by Raghunath Paleri. The film was produced by Siyad Koker under the banner of Kokers Films. Santosh Thundiyil handled the cinematography, while L. Bhoominathan was responsible for editing. The musical score was composed by Vidyasagar.