




Mohanlal's latest film Thudarum has been a massive success, earning Rs 13.5 crore in just two days. The fantasy drama saw a strong start, collecting Rs 5.25 crore on Day 1, with Day 2 seeing a significant increase to Rs 8.25 crore.
Mohanlal’s Thudarum defied traditional superstar launch strategies, earning ₹5.5 crore on Day 1 despite minimal promotions. It marked the second-biggest Malayalam opening of 2025, trailing only L2: Empuraan.
Thudarum, directed by Tharun Moorthy, has officially released today. Produced by M Ranjith, the film presents a unique and fresh side of superstar Mohanlal. Let's see how it fares with the audience.
Fans are buzzing with excitement about Thudarum, praising its powerful performances and compelling storytelling. On social media, viewers are sharing their admiration for Mohanlal and Shobana’s remarkable chemistry and the film's emotional depth.
Ahead of the OTT release of Mohanlal and Prithviraj Sukumaran’s ‘L2: Empuraan’ on Thursday, April 24, we spoke to industry insiders about the ‘voluntary cuts’ in the film, and what it could mean for filmmaking in India.
Buzz is building around the Malayalam crime drama Thudarum, which brings Mohanlal and Shobana back together on screen. Advance bookings began on April 10 ahead of its highly anticipated release on April 25, 2025.
Saif Ali Khan will play the role of impaired man in the Hindi remake of Priyadarshan's 2016 Malayalam thriller Oppam. Mohanlal playe the character in the original film.
Mohanlal's L2: Empuraan made history for various reasons, despite mixed reactions. Now, all eyes are on his upcoming crime romance Thudarum, starring Shobana, which has generated significant buzz.
Former IPS officer and Kerala’s first woman DGP, R Sreelekha, has strongly criticised Mohanlal’s L2 Empuraan for its “glorified violence” and “dangerous political messaging,” revealing she nearly walked out of the theatre midway through the film.
Amid the controversy and success of L2: Empuraan, producer Antony Perumbavoor has reportedly received an Income Tax notice. As per ANI, the notice concerns alleged financial dealings related to his earlier films Lucifer and Marakkar: Lion of the Arabian Sea.
Malavika Mohanan recently announced the wrap of her film Hridayapoorvam with Mohanlal. When a fan pointed out their age gap, her witty and graceful response sparked buzz online.
On April 4th, the Enforcement Directorate raided the offices of film producer and businessman Gokulam Gopalan in Kochi and Chennai, as part of the ongoing controversy surrounding the film L2 Empuraan.
L2 Empuraan, starring Mohanlal, continues to perform exceptionally at the box office, earning Rs 87.78 crore in India after 8 days, showcasing its strong and sustained popularity post-release.
L2: Empuraan, the sequel to Lucifer, saw a record-breaking opening on March 27. However, controversy and a decline in box office performance followed, affecting its overall reception and earnings.
Mohanlal and Prithviraj Sukumaran starrer L2: Empuraan faced huge backlash over a few scenes allegedly depicting the 2002 Gujarat riots. The film reportedly undergo 24 changes.
Mohanlal and Prithviraj Sukumaran’s L2: Empuraan experienced a significant box office drop, earning Rs 4.64 crore on Day 6, with a total collection of Rs 74.79 crore so far.
Two days after Malayalam superstar Mohanlal assured that controversial scenes from his recently released film L2: Empuraan would be removed, the movie’s producer, Antony Perumbavoor, confirmed that a little over two minutes of footage have been deleted.
The Film Employees Federation of Kerala (FEFKA) condemned social media attacks on Prithviraj Sukumaran and Mohanlal, emphasising the importance of constructive criticism for artistic growth.
L2: Empuraan has outperformed Sikandar at the box office, grossing Rs 69.32 crore in five days compared to Rs 55 crore.
Director-actor Prithviraj Sukumaran's highly anticipated L2: Empuraan has set a new box office record, marking the biggest Indian film opening of 2025 and surpassing Vicky Kaushal's Chhaava, which released in February 2025.