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Box Office: Manjummel Boys Becomes First Malayalam Movie To Top 200 Crore Worldwide Gross

Kochi, March 20 - Malayalam survival thriller Manjummel Boys has scripted history as it has become the first ever Malayalam film to hit 200 crores gross collection at the worldwide box office, reaching the milestone in its 4th week. ## Directed by Chidambaram, the film has grossed around 130.50+ crores at the domestic box office and approximately 68.50 crores overseas to date. With its 28th-day collection, it will be the first time a Malayalam movie has entered the exclusive Rs 200-crore club.## Before Manjummel Boys, Tovino Thomas-led 2018: Everyone is a Hero (2023), which is also a reality-based survival thriller, was the highest-grossing Malayalam film with a worldwide gross collection of approximately 180 crores. ## The latest box-office sensation has received massive contributions from the Tamil Nadu box office where it has so far grossed around 54 crores, making it the first Malayalam movie to breach the milestone of 50 crores gross in the state. ## The storyline of Manjummel Boys revolves around a real-life incident and presents a gripping survival drama involving a group of men from Ernakulam, Kerala. It is Chidambaram's second directorial venture after Jan E Man. ## Stay tuned...

816 days ago

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Box Office: Manjummel Boys Becomes The Highest-Grossing Malayalam Movie Worldwide; On Course To Hit 200 Crore Gross

Kochi, March 15 - Reality-based survival thriller Manjummel Boys has dethroned another similar genre film 2018 to become the highest-grossing Malayalam movie of all-time at the worldwide box office. 2018 had a short stay at the top for nearly a year.## The latest Malayalam sensation is crossing 180 crores gross worldwide as I type this, surpassing the lifetime collection of the previous topper which minted approximately 180 crores. Manjummel Boys has taken just 23 days to emerge as the new box office king of Malayalam cinema. ## Through the first three weeks (22 days), Manjummel Boys minted approximately 178.30 crores globally, including an estimated 115.30 crores in India and 63 crores overseas. Having crossed 2018's final total on its 23rd day, the Chidambaram S. Poduval's directorial now eyes the untouchable milestone of 200 crores worldwide gross yet. ## Manjummel Boys recently claimed the top-grossing Malayalam movie at the domestic box office, again beating 2018 which grossed around 110.50 crores in India. Only three Malayalam films have crossed 100 crores gross mark domestically and the list also includes Mohanlal's Pulimurugan while worldwide, 5 films have topped this coveted club, including Lucifer and Premalu. ## The highest-grossing Malayalam films at the worldwide box office are as follows - ## 1. Manjummel Boys - 180+ Cr. (23 days)**## 2. 2018 - 180 Cr.## 3. Pulimurugan - 139.50 Cr.## 4. Lucifer - 127.50 Cr.## 5. Premalu - 103.50 Cr. (35 days)**## Stay tuned...

821 days ago

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BY Sunit Jangir 📰 News

Box Office: Manjummel Boys Becomes The Highest-Grossing Malayalam Movie Domestically

Kochi, March 13 - The Malayalam film industry has a new industry hit in the form of survival thriller Manjummel Boys. The Chidambaram's directorial has become the highest-grossing Malayalam movie of all time at the domestic box office, beating last year's 2018. ## Based on a true incident, Manjummel Boys has surpassed 2018's final domestic collection of 110.50 crores gross at the time of penning this piece. The movie minted around 109.50 crores through the third Tuesday (19 days) and with today's collection, it will be around 112 crores gross. ## Apart from becoming the biggest Malayalam domestic grosser, Manjummel Boys is also inches away from topping 2018's 180 crores gross collection to become the biggest Mollywood worldwide grosser. It will be around 173 crores at the end of the end by 4th Friday, it will claim the top spot. ## The movie has been creating history at the box office since its big-screen debut on February 22. It is on course to become the first Malayalam title to top 200 crores gross globally which it is likely to achieve in the 4th week. ## Stay tuned...

823 days ago

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BY Sunit Jangir 📰 News

Box Office: 'Premalu' Becomes 5th Malayalam Movie To Top 100 Crore Worldwide Gross Collection

Kochi, March 13 - Naslen K. Gafoor and Mamitha Baiju's romantic comedy Premalu becomes the fifth Malayalam movie ever to top the 100 crores gross collection at the worldwide box office. The movie achieved the milestone in its 5th week. ## Directed by Girish A. D., Premalu has been a kind of revolution at the box office. Made on a budget of around 10 crores, the movie faced competition from bigger films and despite that, it has been showing incredible legs at the box office. ## In India, Premalu has minted approximately 62+ crores gross while the overseas collection is an estimated 38 crores, for 100+ crores worldwide total after 33 days of its run. The movie was recently released in the Telugu dubbed version and has grossed over 2.50 crores in 5 days so far. ## It is the 5th Malayalam movie of all time to enter the 100 crores gross club. Superstar Mohanlal's Pulimurugan was the first to achieve the feat in 2016, followed by the actor's Lucifer in 2019. Tovino Thomas-led survival Thriller 2018, which was released in 2023, was the third film, followed by the recently released Manjummel Boys which is on the brink of becoming the first Malayalam title to top 200 crores worldwide gross. ## Premalu, meanwhile, will soon be released in the dubbed Hindi and Tamil versions. ## Stay tuned...

823 days ago

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Superstar Mohanlal's Much-Awaited 'L2: Empuran' Release Date Revealed

Kochi, March 11 - Superstar Mohanlal's hugely-awaited action thriller film L2: Empuraan, the second instalment of the mega-blockbuster Lucifer, is currently in the production stage. The movie is directed by Prithviraj Sukumaran who also plays a key role in it. ## L2E has been filming since last year and the makers recently completed a major schedule in the USA. There have been a lot of enquiry about the movie's release date but the makers are yet to make it official. However, the latest exciting rumour has surfaced online. ## According to Malayalam news portals, L2E will be hitting worldwide theatres in the summer of 2025 while some reports say it will make its grand big-screen debut on the 6th anniversary of the first movie in March next year. The makers are expected to make the official announcement of the release date after the shoot compilation. ## The film is jointly produced by Subaskaran Allirajah of Lyca Productions and Antony Perumbavoor of Aashirvad Cinemas and is written by Murali Gopy. It stars Mohanlal as Khureshi-Ab'raam/Stephen Nedumpally, reprising his role from the original, alongside Prithviraj, Manju Warrier, and Tovino Thomas in the returning cast. ## Stay tuned...

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Box Office: Manjummel Boys Hits 100 Crore India Gross; Surpasses 50 Crore In Kerala

Kochi, March 10 - Real life-based survival thriller Manjummel Boys is re-writing box office history and today (18th day), it will become only the third Malayalam film to top 100 crores gross collection at the domestic box office. ## The engaging survival story turned into a cinematic adventure is putting up an insane show in India as well as the international box office. The movie grossed over 92 crores domestically through the 3rd Saturday (17 days) and at the end of its 3rd Sunday, it went past the 100 crores gross mark. ## Before Manjummel Boys, the Tovino Thomas-fronted 2018 and Mohanlal-starrer Pulimurugan were other two Malayalam films to top the 100 crores gross at the domestic box office. 2018 is currently the biggest grosser with approximately 110.50 crores, followed by Pulimurugan which minted around 100 crores.## Apart from the 100 crores India gross, Manjummel Boys has also topped 50 crores gross in the home state, Kerala on its 18th day and becomes only the 6th Malayalam film and 10th overall to reach the milestone. The romantic-comedy Premalu also topped 50 crores gross in Kerala on the same day as Manjummel Boys. ## The overall domestic collection of the Chidambaram directorial is massively benefitted from Tamil Nadu where the movie has crossed 33 crores gross. No other Malayalam film has grossed more than 3 crores in lifetime collection in Tamil Nadu previously and Manjummel Boys has already grossed 11x of the second-best film. ## Stay tuned...

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Box Office: Manjummel Boys Scores Major Milestone In North America; Becomes Second Biggest Malayalam Film Worldwide

Los Angeles, March 9 - Mega blockbuster Manjummel Boys has created a massive record at the North American box office by becoming the first-ever Malayalam movie to gross $1 million there. The film is already a monster hit in India and the rest of the overseas territories. ## Manjummel Boys crossed the $1 million mark in North America during its third weekend and scripted its name in the history book. The movie is still going strong over there and is expected to finish strongly.## Directed by Chidambaram, the film grossed over 130 crores worldwide through 3rd Friday (16 days). The film is running riot on its third Saturday as well, and it will comfortably score 10+ crores gross WW. With today's collection (17th day), Manjummel Boys has become the second highest-grossing Malayalam film of all time. ## The survival thriller has crossed superstar Mohanlal's Pulimurugan which grossed approximately 139.50 crores worldwide to become the second biggest Malayalam grosser on its 17th day, behind only another survival thriller 2018. By tomorrow, Manjummel Boys will cross 150 crores worldwide and it will then chase 2018 for the top spot. ## Stay tuned...

827 days ago

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Box Office: Manjummel Boys Hits 100 Crore Worldwide Gross In 12 Days

Kochi, March 4 - The Manjummel Boys have conquered their survival story which has turned into a box office phenomenon. ## The latest Malayalam cinema sensation, a survival thriller Manjummel Boys has entered the 100 crores gross club at the worldwide box office in just 12 days. The movie has taken fewer than expected days to achieve the milestone. ## The movie grossed around 97 crores worldwide in the first 11 days and with today's collection (12th day), it will be around 105 crores globally, making it the second fastest Malayalam movie to top 100 crores worldwide after 2018 which took just 11 days and was also a survival thriller. ## Manjummel Boys, in its first 8-day extended week, minted approximately 56 crores worldwide before it went overdrive in the second weekend in which it grossed huge around 41 crores globally. Until the second Sunday, the movie scored around 56 crores in India and around 41 crores overseas. ## Before Manjummel Boys, Malayalam cinema had only three movies in the coveted box office club. Mohanlal's Pulimurugan was the first one to reach the landmark in 2016 before his Lucifer (2019) joined the club and the last film was 2018 which came last year. ## Stay tuned...

832 days ago

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Box Office: Manjummel Boys Creates History On Second Sunday

Kochi, March 3 - Malayalam survival thriller film Manjummel Boys has created history at the box office on its second Sunday. The Chidambaram S Poduval's directorial flick breached the double-digit single-day collection domestically for the first time for a Malayalam movie. ## On its second Sunday, Manjummel Boys crossed 10+ crores gross collection which is the biggest single-day total at the domestic box office in the original Malayalam language. This takes the film's total India gross to over 55 crores in just 11 days.## Manjummel Boys is turning into a box office tsunami as it has crossed 90 crores gross mark at the worldwide box office through the second Sunday. Until Saturday, the movie grossed around 35 crores overseas and is having another big day today. ## The movie will be topping 100 crores gross worldwide in the next couple of days to become only the 4th Malayalam title to achieve the feat. A couple of days back, it looked like the film would top 100 crores in the third weekend but the sensational performance over the weekend, especially in Tamil Nadu, will take it to the milestone much before than expected. ## Stay tuned...

833 days ago

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Box Office: Manjummel Boys On Course To Become 4th Malayalam Movie To Hit 100 Crore Worldwide Gross

Kochi, March 2 - Malayalam survival thriller Manjummel Boys is all set to become only the 4th Malayalam movie ever to hit 100 crores gross collection at the worldwide box office. The movie is turning into a rage in Kerala and Tamil Nadu as well as in overseas markets. ## The Chidambaram S Poduval's directorial flick grossed around 62 crores worldwide in the first 9 days. In India, it has minted around 36 crores while its overseas collection is approximately 26 crores. On its second Saturday, the movie is aiming to hit double-digit collection worldwide and is expected to be around 80-85 crores after the second weekend. ## Manjummel Boys will be hitting the 100 crores box office milestone by 3rd weekend and will join mega-blockbusters 2018, Pulimurugan, and Lucifer in this rare prestigious club. Interestingly, the latest box-office sensation is being supported in Tamil Nadu, unlike other Malayalam movies. ## In Tamil Nadu, Manjummel Boys is the first Malayalam movie to gross 3 crores or more as the current collection is around 5.20 crores after 9 days. In an unprecedented achievement, the film is set to become the first Mollywood title to hit 10 crores in the state and it is expected to do it by Sunday or Monday. ## Stay tuned...

834 days ago

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Box Office: Manjummel Boys Scores Huge First Week Globally; Creates Record In Tamil Nadu

Kochi, March 1 - February 2024 was a month to remember for Malayalam cinema which saw three films grossing over 50 crores each, and one of them is survival thriller Manjummel Boys which is setting new box office records.## Directed by Chidambaram S Poduval, the film has completed its extended 8-day first week with an incredible collection of over 54 crores gross at the worldwide box office. At the domestic box office, it has minted around 31.25 crores gross while overseas collection is over 23 crores in 8 days. ## Manjummel Boys is running riot in its home state Kerala and has grossed around 24.75 crores in the first week, but what is surprising is the film's performance in Tamil Nadu state where it is simply putting incredible show.## In Tamil Nadu, the blockbuster thriller has become the first Malayalam movie to cross 3 crores gross collection as it currently stands at over 3.50 crores gross in the state. In positive signs, the shows have increased massively for the movie starting from the second weekend in Tamil Nadu which is rare. ## It is learned that many rural areas in Tamil Nadu are screening a Malayalam movie for the very first time which is directly translating into box office numbers. While there is still a long way to go, trade is hopeful that Manjummel Boys might be the first Malayalam movie to touch 10 crores gross mark in the state. ## Overall, apart from eyeing milestones in Tamil Nadu, Manjummel Boys is also looking certain to enter the 100 crores gross club globally, a rare achievement which only three Malayalam films have scored in the past. ## Stay tuned...

835 days ago

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Blockbuster 'Premalu' Becomes 10th Highest-Grossing Malayalam Film of All-Time

Kochi, February 28 - Director Girish A. D.'s romantic-comedy Premalu has become the 10th highest-grossing Malayalam film of all time at the worldwide box office. The latest sensation was released on February 9 and in just under three weeks, it is now among the biggest Malayalam grossers ever. ## Produced by Fahadh Faasil, Dileesh Pothan, and Syam Pushkaran, Premalu has grossed approximately 42 crores at the domestic box office while the overseas collection is around 28 crores so far for worldwide 70+ crores gross at the time of writing this piece.## Premalu has beaten superstar Mohanlal's period action drama Kayamkulam Kochunni which grossed around 70 crores worldwide in 2018. It will be surpassing Premam (73 crores) in the next couple of days to climb one more step. The film will be eyeing to finish over 80 crores worldwide. ## The film stars Naslen K. Gafoor and Mamitha Baiju in the lead roles alongside an ensemble cast including Sangeeth Prathap, Shyam Mohan M, Meenakshi Raveendran, Akhila Bhargavan, Althaf Salim, Mathew Thomas.## Stay tuned...

837 days ago

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Malayalam Blockbuster 'Premalu' Sets Telugu Release Date

Hyderabad, February 26 - Malayalam romantic-comedy Premalu is turning out to be a sensational box office blockbuster, having already grossed over 60 crores worldwide in 17 days. The movie is making waves in Kerala and other parts of the country. ## Ever since the release of Premalu on February 9, there have been demands for its other language releases. While there is no clarity about other versions, the movie is getting ready to hit big screens in Telugu soon. ## According to the latest Telugu media reports, the dubbing of Premalu in Telugu is going on at the moment for the March 8 release on the occasion of Mahashivratri. The premise of the movie is based in Hyderabad so the makers are confident it will resonate with Telugu audiences. ## Directed by Girish A. D. and starring Naslen K. Gafoor and Mamitha Baiju in the lead roles, Premalu was made on a budget of under 10 crores. It is performing exceptionally well at the box office and has so far grossed approximately 63 crores worldwide, becoming one of the biggest Malayalam blockbusters ever. ## Stay tuned...

839 days ago

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Box Office: Malayalam Romantic-Comedy 'Premalu' Emerges Huge Blockbuster

Kochi, February 21 - After a good 2023, Malayalam cinema started 2024 on a promising note with a couple of major box office successes already in the store. Among the successful films, youth romantic-comedy Premalu is making waves at the worldwide box office. ## Directed by Girish A. D., Premalu emerged as a huge blockbuster and crossed 50 crores worldwide. Starring Naslen K. Gafoor and Mamitha Baiju in the lead roles, it is the highest-grossing and first Malayalam film of 2024 to top 50 crores so far. ## Released on February 9, Premalu made on a budget of just around 3-4 crores, and at the time of writing this piece, it has surpassed the 50 crores mark globally. In India, the movie has minted approximately 29+ crores gross while overseas business is around 21 crores. ## Premalu opened to super positive reviews and the movie has exceeded expectations at the box office. It is competing neck-to-neck with superstar Mammootty's Bramayugam, which is also performing brilliantly at the box office and will soon join the 50 crores club. ## Produced by Fahadh Faasil, Dileesh Pothan and Syam Pushkaran, the movie revolves around Sachin, a struggling graduate who decides to leave for Hyderabad for GATE coaching to land a decent job and ends up falling in love with Reenu, a software employee placed in Hyderabad. How their different worlds meet, and how Reenu's toxic TL/colleague Aadhi fits into the equation, forms the rest of the story.## Stay tuned...

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Mohanlal's 'Malaikottai Vaaliban' Set To Open Big At The Box Office

Kochi, January 23 - Malayalam superstar Mohanlal must be on cloud nine after scoring a big blockbuster success at the box office in the form of courtroom drama "Neru". Jeetu Joseph's directorial movie grossed over 85 crores at the worldwide box office while total business including OTT and satellite is over 100 crores. ## After Neru, Mohanlal could score another big commercial success in under two months with his upcoming period action drama Malaikottai Vaaliban, directed by Lijo Jose Pellissery. The movie is seen as a potential blockbuster by the Malayalam trade and as far as the opening is concerned, the movie is set for a big start. ## The bookings for Malaikottai Vaaliban are pretty good at around 2.60 crores gross (including block seats) for the opening day, which is one of the biggest for a Malayalam title. With still more than a day left for the release, the pre-sales of the movie should easily finish over 3 crores for the opening day. ## The pre-sales trend is good enough for the movie to open with 5+ crores gross at the domestic box office. In fact, this is the highest advance for a Mohanlal movie in recent times, so that is a positive sign for the film and if it gets a positive reception, then it can emerge as one of the biggest Malayalam hits ever. ## The film is jointly produced by John & Mary Creative, Century Films, Maxlab Cinemas and Entertainments, and Yoodlee Films, along with Amen Movie Monastery. The film stars Mohanlal in the title role alongside Sonalee Kulkarni, Hareesh Peradi, Danish Sait, and Manikandan R. Achari, among others in key roles. ## Malaikottai Vaaliban is scheduled to be released on January 25, during the Republic Day weekend. ## Stay tuned...

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Superstar Mohanlal's Ambitious 'Malaikottai Vaaliban' To Be A Two-Part Release: Report

Kochi, January 17 - Malayalam superstar Mohanlal is basking on the big blockbuster success of his courtroom drama film "Neru", and now in little over one month, the actor is gearing up for his next theatrical release in the form of Malaikottai Vaaliban, scheduled for January 25. ## The period action drama, directed by "Nanpakal Nerathu Mayakkam" and "Jallikkattu" fame Lijo Jose Pellissery, is easily one of the biggest Malayalam films of all time and in an exciting development, the movie is getting ready to release in two parts.## According to a report by Cinema Express, the "Malaikottai Vaaliban" story will be completed in two parts, keeping the open climax in the first one. The report further said that Mohanlal and Lijo's second collaboration, as reported earlier by multiple sources, would be on "Malaikottai Vaaliban 2". ## The film is jointly produced by John & Mary Creative, Century Films, Maxlab Cinemas and Entertainments, and Yoodlee Films, along with Amen Movie Monastery. The film stars Mohanlal in the title role alongside Sonalee Kulkarni, Hareesh Peradi, Manoj Moses, Katha Nandi, Danish Sait and Manikandan Achari. ## Stay tuned...

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Superstar Mohanlal's 'Neru' Scores 100 Crore Worldwide Business

Kochi, January 15 - Superstar Mohanlal's courtroom drama film Neru has achieved 100 crores in business worldwide from its theatrical and non-theatrical. The Jeethu Joseph's directorial venture has not only proved a roaring comeback for Mohanlal but also turned into a big profitable film for makers. ## Neru, which was released during Christmas weekend on December 21, 2023, has been a big blockbuster at the worldwide box office. It has so far grossed approximately 87 crores worldwide, including approximately 52.50 crores at the domestic box office. The movie has scored 46+ crores gross in Kerala alone. ## Produced by Aashirvad Cinemas, Neru will be streaming on Disney+Hotstar post its theatrical run. It is said that Hotstar has paid a big amount to acquire the post-theatrical streaming rights of the film. Overall, the makers have made huge profits from the film which marks another successful reunion between the trio of Mohanlal, Jeethu Joseph, and Ashirvad Cinemas. ## The film stars Mohanlal as advocate Vijayamohan alongside Priyamani, Siddique, Anaswara Rajan, Santhi Mayadevi, Jagadish, K. B. Ganesh Kumar and Sankar Induchoodan in the supporting roles. It is the third highest-grossing Malayalam film of Mohanlal after "Lucifer" and "Pulimurugan". ## Stay tuned...

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Mammootty's Blockbuster 'Kannur Squad' Scores 100 Crores Worldwide Business

Kochi, November 3 - Malayalam superstar Mammootty's crime thriller Kannur Squad has done the worldwide business of over 100 crores, announces the actor's production house, MammoottyKampany. It has become one of the most profitable Mollywood movies of the year.## Directed by Roby Varghese Raj, "Kannur Squad" was released in theatres on September 28 and took the opening of 2.60 crores at the domestic box office. The movie received a super positive reception from the audiences and this led it to a score jump over the weekend and a steady run after that. ## "Kannur Squad" has completed 5 weeks and has grossed approximately 82 crores at the worldwide box office. In India, it has minted approx. 47.50 crores gross and overseas collection is an estimated 34.50 crores so far. It is the third highest-grossing Malayalam movie of the year worldwide, after "2018" and "RDX". ## Apart from the huge worldwide box office, "Kannur Squad" also fetched good streaming and satellite deals. The combined business of the film which includes, theatrical, digital and satellite, has crossed the 100 crores mark against the budget of approx. 30 crores.## MammoottyKampany took to X to announce which reads, "We're ecstatic to announce that our Kannur squad has crossed the 100 Crores milestone in terms of worldwide business! Heartfelt thanks to our amazing audience for your unwavering support, which has been the true driving force behind this historic success. Here's to more achievements and memorable moments ahead!"## We're ecstatic to announce that our Kannur squad has crossed the 100 Crores milestone in terms of worldwide business! Heartfelt thanks to our amazing audience for your unwavering support, which has been the true driving force behind this historic success. Here's to more… pic.twitter.com/th2poj4RsL— MammoottyKampany (@MKampanyOffl) November 2, 2023 ## Stay tuned...

954 days ago

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Dulquer Salmaan's 'King of Kotha' Set For Record-Breaking Start At The Box Office

Kochi, August 23 - Malayalam star Dulquer Salmaan's highly-awaited action thriller "King of Kotha" is all set to hit worldwide cinemas on August 24. Directed by Abhilash Joshiy, KOK is one of the most hyped Malayalam movies in recent times which has raised expectations.## The advance sales of KOK are historic and it is said to be the highest-ever for a Malayalam movie. The advance booking trend indicates the record-breaking start for the movie at the box office. ## At the Kerala box office, there have been only two films with 7+ crores gross opening day collection, "KGF: Chapter 2" (7.25 crores), and "Odiyan" (7.10 crores), and now, KOK will most likely take the opening spot to create history for the Mollywood cinema.## KOK will also be released in other languages, including Telugu, Tamil, Hindi, and Kannada. In Telugu states (Andhra Pradesh and Telangana), the movie is expected to score a good opening collection. Overall, the all-India opening could well be over 10+ crores. ## At the overseas box office, the biggest Malayalam opener is Mohanlal's "Marakkar : Lion of The Arabian Sea" which scored approx. 13 crores while its worldwide opening was approx. 19.50 crores which is the highest of all time for a Malayalam movie.## KOK is having a wide release overseas and it is expected to score $1+ million. The worldwide opening of the movie could well be over 20 crores which will be a new record for a Mollywood film. Dulquer Salmaan's "Kurup" is currently the second-biggest Mollywood opening worldwide with approx. 18.50 crores gross. This shows the reach of DQ in the international market and now, KOK is set to take the actor's stardom to the next level. ## The movie is produced by Wayfarer Films and Zee Studios. It stars an ensemble cast of Dulquer Salmaan, Shabeer Kallarakkal, Prasanna, Gokul Suresh, Aishwarya Lekshmi, Nyla Usha, Chemban Vinod Jose, Shammi Thilakan, Saran, and Anikha Surendran in key roles. ## Stay tuned...

1026 days ago

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Superstar Mohanlal's 'Barroz 3D' and 'Malaikottai Vaaliban' Release Date Locked

Kochi, August 20 - Malayalam superstar Mohanlal finally has confirmed the release date of his long-awaited fantasy "Barroz". The film is directed by Mohanlal who is also playing the main role in the movie that is produced by Antony Perumbavoor under the banner of Aashirvad Cinemas. ## "Barroz", which is based on Jijo Punnoose's novel Barroz: Guardian of D'Gama's Treasure, will be hitting worldwide cinemas on December 21, 2023, during the Christmas week. The movie will reportedly be released in over 60 countries. ## The story of Barroz revolves around a 400-year-old spirit who is assigned to guard D'Gama's treasure which can be handed over to D'Gama's true descendant. The movie is touted to be a fantasy thriller and the core story is provided by the My Dear Kuttichathan fame Jijo Punnoose.## Meanwhile, another highly-anticipated film of Mohanlal, "Malaikottai Vaaliban" will be released in March 2024. It was earlier anticipated to release on Christmas but now, it has been pushed to March next year, on the occasion of Malayali New Year.## The movie is directed by Lijo Jose Pellissery and produced by Shibu Baby John, Mohanlal, and Lijo Jose Pellissery. "Malaikottai Vaaliban" is a period action drama film that stars Mohanlal in the lead role alongside Sonalee Kulkarni, and Hareesh Peradi, among others.## Stay tuned...

1029 days ago

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Dulquer Salmaan's 'King of Kotha' Becomes The First Malayalam Movie To Feature On Times Square

New York, August 20 - Dulquer Salmaan's highly-awaited action drama film "King of Kotha" has created history by becoming the first ever Malayalam movie to get featured on New York Times Square billboards. Times Square is a major commercial intersection, tourist destination, and entertainment hub. ## Zee Studios South took to social media to share the video of "King of Kotha" featuring on Times Square amid hundreds of people present there. "We are still on the lookout for words to describe this epic moment! @dulQuer's #KingOfKotha has made history by becoming the first-ever Malayalam film to hit the prestigious New York Times Square billboards", the studio said in a tweet.## We are still on the lookout for words to describe this epic moment! 🔥@dulQuer’s #KingOfKotha has made history by becoming the first-ever Malayalam film to hit the prestigious New York Times Square billboards.#KOK @AishuL_ @actorshabeer @Prasanna_actor #AbhilashJoshiy… pic.twitter.com/NzCcfUgHph— Zee Studios South (@zeestudiossouth) August 20, 2023 ## "King of Kotha", directed by Abhilash Joshiy, stars Dulquer Salmaan as Kotha Rajendran alias "Raju". It also stars Shabeer Kallarakkal, Prasanna, Gokul Suresh, Aishwarya Lekshmi, Nyla Usha, Chemban Vinod Jose, Shammi Thilakan, Saran, and Anikha Surendran in key roles.## The official synopsis of the movie reads, "In a crime-infested town, Kannan bhai and his gang are the reigning powers. To combat this reign and seek revenge, Inspector Shahul tactfully plots the return of the 'King', leading to a transformative turn of events".## Produced by DQ's Wayfarer Films in association with Zee Studios, KOK is scheduled to release on August 24, during the festival of Onam, in Malayalam along with the dubbed versions in Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, and Kannada languages.## Stay tuned...

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Superstar Mohanlal and Prithviraj Sukumaran's Much-Awaited 'Lucifer 2: Empuraan' Shoot Details Revealed

Kochi, August 8 - Malayalam superstar Mohanlal reunites with actor-filmmaker Prithviraj Sukumaran for the sequel to the industry hit "Lucifer" (2019). In Mollywood cinema, no other sequel has generated hype as much as "Lucifer 2" and the makers are planning things accordingly.## Over the last few months, the pre-production work on "L2: Empuraan" has picked the pace as the team is gearing up to commence filming. Now, according to the latest reports in Malayama media, the shoot of "Lucifer 2" will commence in the last week of September this year and it will be shot over a period of 1 year.## It is said that the movie will be shot across different locations in India, including Noida and Ladakh as well as international locations. It is easily the most-awaited Malayalam movie ever, and keeping that in mind, the makers are determined to deliver top-notch quality. It is also revealed that "Lucifer 2" will be the top priority of the team and there are fewer chances that they take up another project in-between. ## "Lucifer 2" will be made on a huge scale without looking at the budget. It is believed to be the costliest Malayalam movie ever with some sequences itself expected to have a budget of low-budget film. It will most likely be released in 2025 worldwide in multiple languages.## The dubbed versions of "Lucifer" have attracted huge viewership on television and now, the sequel of it is one of the most-anticipated Malayalam movies in non-Malayalam markets. Mohanlal and Prithviraj Sukumaran are very well-known faces across the country and their goodwill will make sure "L2" gets a wide Pan India release. ## Directed by Prithviraj Sukumaran and produced by Antony Perumbavoor under the banner of Ashirwad Cinemas, "L2" will have a big supporting cast.##

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Mohanlal and Jeethu Joseph Reunite For A New Film For Aashirvad Cinemas

Kochi, July 13 - The blockbuster action-director duo of Malayalam cinema, superstar Mohanlal and director Jeethu Joseph are teaming up for a new film, to be produced by Antony Perumbavoor of Ashirwad Cinemas. ## The yet-untitled movie marks the 5th collaboration between Mohanlal and Jeethu Joseph after two Drishyam movies, "12th Man" and the upcoming "Ram: Part 1". The shoot of the movie will start in August this year after the completion of "Ram". ## Mohanlal currently has several movies in the pipeline, "Malaikottai Vaaliban", "Barroz: Guardian of D'Gama's Treasure", "Olavum Theeravum", "Ram: Part 1", "Lucifer 2", and "Vrushabha". The third installment of the Drishyam franchise is also in the works and will go on floors next year. ## Requesting all your prayers and support.@Mohanlal | @JeethuJosephDir | @antonypbvr | @aashirvadcine | #ProductionNo33 pic.twitter.com/KIQVPzjNoM— Aashirvad Cinemas (@aashirvadcine) July 13, 2023 ## Stay tuned...

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Dulquer Salmaan's 'King of Kotha' Teaser Gets Stellar Response On YouTube

Kochi, June 30 - Dulquer Salmaan's "King of Kotha" is easily the most-anticipated Malayalam movie of the year, and as expected, the teaser of the film takes the internet by storm. ## The powerful teaser of "King of Kotha" was launched on June 28 and it presented Dulquer in an out-an-out mass avatar. The response from audiences has been largely positive and this resulted in huge viewership on YouTube. ## Directed by Abhilash Joshiy, the KOK teaser recorded 9 million views in the first 24 hours on YouTube, which is one of the highest for a Malayalam movie. Currently, it has 9.6 million views with 320K likes and still trending on YouTube. ## The teaser introduces the viewers to the land of Kotha, infamous for its lawlessness and gangster rule. A voiceover of Dulquer claims the people of Kotha have been waiting for their king, a messiah who can save them from the evils of the land. ## The movie is produced by Dulquer's Wayfarer Films in association with Zee Studios. It stars an ensemble cast of Dulquer Salmaan, Shabeer Kallarakkal, Aishwarya Lekshmi, Prasanna, Gokul Suresh, Anikha Surendran, Nyla Usha, Chemban Vinod, Shammi Thilakan, and Saran in key roles. ## KOK will release in August this year, on the occasion of Onam in Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, and Kannada languages.## ##

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