Vismaya Mohanlal’s Malayalam survival thriller Thudakkam has made a ₹2 crore-plus opening at the Indian box office, according to early figures reported by Sacnilk. The film recorded a ₹2.40 crore net collection on its first day, with audience turnout strengthening significantly during the evening and night shows.
Directed by Jude Anthany Joseph, Thudakkam marks a major screen appearance for Vismaya Mohanlal, who plays Meenu in the thriller. The film opened to comparatively stronger occupancy across several Kerala centres, while shows in other major cities recorded more moderate numbers.
Thudakkam Day 1 Box Office Collection
According to Sacnilk’s early tracking, Thudakkam collected approximately ₹2.40 crore net in India on Day 1 from 1,102 shows.
The reported India gross stood at around ₹2.78 crore, while the film recorded an overall theatrical occupancy of approximately 36.70% on its opening day.
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Add Hunterfly on GoogleThe day’s show-wise trend was particularly notable.
The film registered around 20.92% occupancy during the morning, followed by 22.50% in the afternoon. Audience turnout improved during the evening, when occupancy reached approximately 39.08%.
The strongest response came during the night shows, with occupancy rising to around 59.08%.
That upward trajectory suggests that Thudakkam experienced a stronger audience response as the first day progressed, particularly in its home market of Kerala.
Kerala Drives Thudakkam’s Opening
Kerala emerged as the principal contributor to Thudakkam‘s first-day theatrical business.
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Add Hunterfly on GoogleAmong the reported centres, Kottayam registered one of the strongest occupancy figures, reaching approximately 66.5% across nine shows. Its occupancy reportedly climbed from 43% in the morning to an impressive 95% during the night.
Kochi also recorded a strong overall occupancy of approximately 55.3% across 110 shows.
Other Kerala centres posted the following reported occupancy figures:
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Add Hunterfly on Google- Thrissur: 48.5%
- Kozhikode: 45%
- Kollam: 41%
- Trivandrum: 33.3%
- Alappuzha: 32.3%
The numbers indicate that the film’s strongest theatrical traction during its opening day came from Kerala, where Malayalam cinema traditionally enjoys a strong local audience base.
Thudakkam Box Office: Kerala Grosses ₹2.50 Crore
The state-wise gross figures further highlight Kerala’s importance to the film’s opening.
According to the supplied Sacnilk figures, Kerala contributed approximately ₹2.50 crore gross on Day 1.
Other markets reported the following gross collections:
- Karnataka: ₹15 lakh
- Tamil Nadu: ₹5 lakh
- Rest of India: ₹5 lakh
- Andhra Pradesh and Telangana: ₹3 lakh
Together, these figures brought the reported India gross to approximately ₹2.78 crore.
While the contribution outside Kerala was considerably smaller, the opening indicates that the film has established its initial theatrical presence primarily through the Malayalam market.
Thudakkam Occupancy in Major Cities
Outside Kerala, Thudakkam also registered varying levels of audience turnout.
Bengaluru recorded approximately 38.8% overall occupancy, making it one of the stronger non-Kerala markets.
Chennai reported around 31% occupancy.
The film’s performance was comparatively lower in Mumbai, where reported occupancy was approximately 16%, and the National Capital Region, which recorded around 15.7%.
The city-wise figures are based on early occupancy tracking and can change as additional shows and updated reporting are incorporated.
What Is Thudakkam About?
Thudakkam follows Meenu, played by Vismaya Mohanlal, who lives a relatively secluded life with her father.
The two reside in an isolated home surrounded by hills, creating a peaceful environment away from the outside world.
That sense of security is disrupted when an unexpected threat enters their lives.
The story then moves into survival-thriller territory as Meenu is forced to confront the danger around her and fight to protect herself.
The film’s isolated setting plays an important role in creating the atmosphere, with the narrative placing its central character in circumstances where escape and safety become increasingly uncertain.
Vismaya Mohanlal Leads the Thriller
Vismaya Mohanlal takes centre stage as Meenu, giving the actor an opportunity to lead a thriller built around survival and tension.
Sai Kumar plays Meenu’s father, while the supporting cast includes Aashish Joe Antony, T G Ravi, Ganesh Kumar and Chippy.
The film also features a special cameo appearance by Mohanlal, adding another notable connection to the Mohanlal family.
Jude Anthany Joseph Directs Thudakkam
Thudakkam is directed by Jude Anthany Joseph, who brings the story into the survival-thriller space.
The film’s premise places considerable emphasis on isolation, danger and the protagonist’s struggle to deal with an unexpected threat.
For Vismaya Mohanlal, the project represents an opportunity to headline a Malayalam feature in a genre that depends heavily on performance, atmosphere and sustained tension.
Thudakkam Box Office: What Lies Ahead?
A ₹2.40 crore net opening gives Thudakkam a starting point, but the film’s eventual theatrical performance will depend on audience response over the coming days.
The stronger evening and night occupancy reported on Day 1 is an encouraging sign, particularly if the momentum continues through the weekend.
Kerala will remain the key market to watch, while performance in Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and other regions will determine how widely the film can expand beyond its home audience.
For now, Thudakkam has opened with a ₹2.40 crore India net Day 1 collection, with the strongest signs of audience interest coming from Kerala.
Thudakkam Day 1 Box Office — At a Glance
- Day 1 India Net: ₹2.40 crore
- Day 1 India Gross: ₹2.78 crore
- Shows: 1,102
- Overall Occupancy: 36.70%
- Morning Occupancy: 20.92%
- Afternoon Occupancy: 22.50%
- Evening Occupancy: 39.08%
- Night Occupancy: 59.08%
- Kerala Gross: ₹2.50 crore
- Karnataka Gross: ₹15 lakh
- Tamil Nadu Gross: ₹5 lakh
- Rest of India Gross: ₹5 lakh
- Andhra Pradesh & Telangana Gross: ₹3 lakh
