'Thudarum' Box Office Collection Day 22: Mohanlal's film maintains stronghold in the third week; crosses Rs 109 crore

Mohanlal’s 'Thudarum' continues to impress at the box office even after more than three weeks of release. On its 22nd day, the film collected an estimated Rs 1.50 crore as per the early estimates.According to Sacnilk.com, the film's collections over the third week showed a gradual decline but still held strong numbers as it minted Rs 2.3 crore on day 19, Rs 1.9 crore on day 20, and Rs 1.7 crore on day 21. The third-week total stands at Rs 20.8 crore, with the Malayalam version contributing the bulk of the revenue. So far, 'Thudarum' has amassed a total of Rs 109.05 crore across all languages.Occupancy in theatresOn Friday, May 16, 2025, Thudarum recorded an overall Malayalam occupancy rate of 26.01%. The occupancy varied throughout the day, starting at 11.57% during morning shows and rising steadily to 20.16% in the afternoon, 30.39% in the evening, and peaking at 41.92% during night shows. This strong turnout highlights the film’s sustained popularity, especially in Kerala, with cities like Kochi and Kottayam reporting occupancy rates above 30% and even reaching over 50% during night shows.Plot of the filmDirected by Tharun Moorthy, the action thriller starring Mohanlal in the lead role as Shanmugham, affectionately called Benz. Set in the quiet hill town of Ranni, the film follows Benz, a modest taxi driver who cherishes his vintage black Ambassador Mark 1 car almost like a family member. He lives a simple, content life with his wife Lalitha and their two children, including his college-going son Pavi. The story takes a dark turn when Benz's beloved car is seized by the police after a mechanic’s assistant uses it unknowingly for drug smuggling. While Benz struggles to reclaim his car, he gets entangled with corrupt police officers.The film is supported by veteran actors Shobana, Maniyanpilla Raju, Binu Pappu, and Irshad Ali.