Vismaya Mohanlal’s latest cinematic offering, ‘Thudakkam,’ has experienced a noticeable downturn in its box office collections as it concluded its first week in theaters. On its seventh day, a Thursday, the Malayalam film garnered approximately 80 lakhs rupees across India. This figure represents a considerable 50% decrease compared to the 1.60 crore rupees it collected on the preceding Wednesday, according to reports from Sacnilk.
This drop in earnings is particularly salient given the film’s performance throughout its initial run. On Thursday, ‘Thudakkam’ was screened in 1,077 shows nationwide, achieving an overall occupancy rate of 14.39%. A closer look at the day’s performance reveals varying audience engagement across different showtimes: morning shows saw a 7.50% occupancy, afternoon shows registered 11.33%, evening shows reached 14.83%, and night shows recorded the highest occupancy at 21.75%. This decline in daily earnings as the film approached the end of its first theatrical week presents a critical juncture for its sustained performance.
Despite this dip, ‘Thudakkam’ has managed to achieve a significant cumulative total during its opening week. The movie has successfully amassed an India net total of 16.00 crore rupees. When considering the gross figures, its India gross collection currently stands at 18.56 crore rupees. The stark contrast between its Wednesday and Thursday earnings highlights the challenges films often face in maintaining momentum after an initial surge, especially during weekdays.
Globally, the Vismaya Mohanlal-starrer has demonstrated a robust performance, crossing the 33 crore rupee mark within its first week. The film garnered 14.90 crore rupees in gross collections from international territories. This, combined with its India gross of 18.56 crore rupees, brings the worldwide total to an impressive 33.46 crore rupees. This substantial international showing underscores the film’s appeal beyond domestic audiences.
Critics have offered a mixed, though generally positive, reception to ‘Thudakkam.’ ETimes, for instance, awarded the movie a respectable three out of five stars. Their review highlighted several strengths, noting, “The climax works, but only to an extent. The villain on his own was strong, but adding the accessories to him, while creating plenty of stunt possibilities, also made him feel a bit typical. Akhil George and Jomon T John’s camerawork along with Chaman Chacko’s editing elevates the thrills in the first half while beautifully capturing both the beauty and desolation of Idukki. Jakes Bejoy’s music breathes life into the film.”
As ‘Thudakkam’ transitions into its second week, the significant decline in weekday earnings presents a crucial test. The film’s trajectory will largely depend on its ability to rebound during the upcoming second weekend. A strong performance in the coming days could potentially offset the recent dip and solidify its position as a successful venture in Malayalam entertainment. It is important to note that all reported box office figures are approximate and compiled from public and industry sources, serving as a fair representation of the movie’s performance, subject to potential revisions as official data becomes available.
