'Thudarum' Box Office Collection Day 18: Mohanlal starrer crosses Rs 100 crore in India

Mohanlal's 'Thudarum' continued to maintain a strong hold over the box office. The film crossed the Rs 100 crore mark in India on its 18th day, according to early estimates.A report on Sacnilk.com states that the film earned Rs 3 crore on its 15th day, followed by Rs 4 crore on the 16th, and Rs 4.93 crore on the 17th, before collecting around Rs 2.85 crore on the 18th day. These steady collections have brought the total India net to approximately Rs 101.53 crore. The film’s second-week collection stood at Rs 35.35 crore, mostly from Kerala, with a small contribution from Telugu-speaking regions. Despite some fluctuations, 'Thudarum' has maintained a strong hold, especially in Malayalam-speaking areas.Theatre OccupancyThe report suggests that on Monday, May 12, 2025, the film recorded an overall Tamil occupancy of 15.45%, with morning shows at 10.89%, afternoon at 17.19%, evening at 11.11%, and night shows peaking at 22.61%. In Malayalam theatres, occupancy was higher at 35.40%, with morning shows at 15.52%, afternoon at 33.89%, evening at 45.80%, and night shows at 46.37%, indicating strong audience interest throughout the day.Plot of the filmDirected by Tharun Moorthy, the film stars Mohanlal in the lead role, supported by Shobana, Maniyanpilla Raju, Binu Pappu, and Irshad Ali. The story unfolds in the peaceful hill town of Ranni, where Shanmugham, known as Benz, lives a simple life as a taxi driver devoted to his family and his cherished black Ambassador car. When his car is seized by the police after being used unknowingly for drug smuggling, Benz’s life takes a dark turn. The film explores his struggle against corrupt police officers, his desperate search for truth.'Thudarum' has been praised for its story, strong performances, and realistic portrayal of rural life and systemic injustice. The film is one of Malayalam cinema's biggest hits of 2025.