Renowned actor Mohanlal has officially announced a new cinematic venture with acclaimed director Jude Anthany Joseph, slated for release next year. This exciting collaboration comes on the heels of the significant success of Jude Anthany Joseph’s latest directorial offering, ‘Thudakkam,’ a film that marked the acting debut of Vismaya Mohanlal. The announcement was made personally by Mohanlal on Sunday via a social media post, igniting considerable anticipation among film enthusiasts.
Mohanlal shared a photograph alongside Jude Anthany Joseph, confirming their partnership and hinting that the project is firmly in the planning stages for the upcoming year. In his brief but impactful message, Mohanlal expressed his delight, stating, “Delighted to share that I’ll be joining hands with Jude Anthany Joseph for an exciting new film next year! More details coming your way soon!” This revelation coincides with the ongoing buzz surrounding ‘Thudakkam,’ which premiered in theaters on August 7th and has been garnering widespread attention for its critical and commercial performance.
‘Thudakkam’ has demonstrated remarkable staying power at the box office. According to Sacnilk, the film accumulated an impressive Rs 1.44 crore in India net on its tenth day. While this figure represents a 22.2% dip from the Rs 1.85 crore collected on its second Saturday, the overall trajectory remains strong. The Vismaya Mohanlal-led feature, showing on approximately 860 screens across India, has now achieved a cumulative India net collection of Rs 20.34 crore. Its gross collection within India stands at Rs 23.59 crore. Furthermore, the film has found considerable success in international markets, contributing an additional Rs 14.80 crore to its earnings. In just ten days, ‘Thudakkam’ has achieved a robust worldwide gross collection of Rs 38.39 crore, underscoring its broad appeal.
The film’s initial week saw a collection of Rs 16.05 crore. The second weekend commenced with Rs 1 crore on Friday, surged to Rs 1.85 crore on Saturday, and concluded with Rs 1.44 crore on Sunday, indicating a consistent audience turnout. Beyond Vismaya Mohanlal, the cast of ‘Thudakkam’ also features seasoned actor Saikumar and marks the debut of Aashish Joe Antony. A notable highlight for fans was a special cameo appearance by Mohanlal himself, adding an extra layer of appeal to the production.
Beyond this new collaboration, Mohanlal is also set to reunite with Tharun Moorthy for their second project, titled ‘Athimanoharam.’ This follows the success of their previous joint venture, ‘Thudarum,’ further solidifying Mohanlal’s busy schedule and his continued presence at the forefront of the entertainment industry.
