Helmed by Tharun Moorthy, Thudarum stars Mohanlal, Prakash Varma, Thomas Mathew, Shobana and was released on April 25 in theatres. According to rumours, the OTT release of the Indian Malayalam-language crime thriller has been delayed owing to its impressive theatrical performance.

Thudarum may delay its digital release beyond the usual four-week window. However, an official confirmation is still awaited.

Thudarum Box-Office performance

Thudarum has dominated the box office, having made history in Kerala as the first film to cross the ₹100 crore mark within the state.

It had an excellent fourth weekend in India, highlighted by a notable surge in collections on Sunday. Over the weekend, it amassed a commendable ₹5.75 crore. On its fourth Monday, the film maintained strong momentum, bringing in approximately ₹1.29 crore, a minimal drop of just 14% compared to the fourth Friday’s ₹1.50 crore.

Thudarum has netted an impressive ₹114.59 crore at the Indian box office over 25 days. Including taxes, the domestic gross stands at ₹135.21 crore. Overseas, the film has delivered a blockbuster performance as well, collecting ₹93 crore gross to date. With both domestic and international markets combined, the film’s worldwide gross has reached a massive ₹228.21 crore.

The reports suggest Jio Hotstar has secured the post-theatrical streaming rights to this massive blockbuster. So far, Thudarum has raked in an impressive ₹220 crore in global gross. It now ranks as the third highest-grossing Malayalam film of all time, trailing only Empuraan and Manjummel Boys.

Thudarum plot

Thudarum follows Shanmugham, affectionately called “Benz” due to his cherished black Ambassador Mark 1 car. A former film stunt assistant turned taxi driver, Benz leads a peaceful life in the hill town of Pathanamthitta. However, his world is turned upside down when his car becomes involved in a police investigation, leading him into a gripping tale of justice and resilience.