Thudarum Worldwide Box Office Collection: Mohanlal's Crime Thriller Film Grosses ₹211 Crore In 20 Days

Thudarum Worldwide Box Office Collection: Tharun Moorthy's Malayalam crime thriller Thudarum, starring Mohanlal in the lead, has crossed the ₹200 crore mark at the global box office. According to film industry tracker AB George, the film has grossed ₹211 crore worldwide in its 20-day theatrical run as of May 14, 2025.

Released on April 25, Thudarum marked a collaboration between director Tharun Moorthy and screenwriter K.R. Sunil, with the latter also credited with the original story. M. Renjith served as the producer, with the film made under the Rejaputhra Visual Media label.

Thudarum: Plot, Cast, and Production Insights

The story unfolds in the quiet hill town of Ranni and revolves around Shanmugham, also known as Benz, a former stuntman turned taxi driver. What begins as a tale of ordinary life soon evolves into a deeper narrative involving family, loss, and a troubling encounter with systemic corruption. Mohanlal portrays Benz, while Shobana plays his wife, Lalitha. The film's cast also includes Prakash Varma, Binu Pappu, Thomas Mathew, Farhaan Faasil, Aarsha Chandini Baiju, Maniyanpilla Raju, and Irshad.

Thudarum had been in development for some time, with Mohanlal reportedly attached to the project even before Tharun Moorthy came on board as director. According to interviews given during the film's promotional phase, Sunil drew inspiration for the story from a real-life incident he encountered while traveling as a documentary photographer.

The film's technical crew includes cinematographer Shaji Kumar, editors Shafeeque V.B. and Nishadh Yusuf, and composer Jakes Bejoy, who handled both the original score and background music. Audiography was done by Vishnu Govind. The film's visual presentation benefited from Gokul Das's production design and costumes by Sameera Saneesh. Pattanam Rasheed handled makeup duties, while Binu Pappu served as co-director and also appears in a supporting role.

With over ₹211 crore in global earnings and still running in theaters, the film's performance reflects steady audience interest despite the absence of large-scale pre-release buzz. Further box office updates are awaited as the film nears the end of its third week in cinemas.