Cinema VinesMalayalam thriller Thudakkam, directed by Jude Anthany Joseph, opened worldwide on Friday, 7 August 2026. The film, which stars Vismaya Mohanlal in his acting debut alongside an ensemble that includes Mohanlal, Aashish Joe Antony, Bobby Kurian, Sai Kumar, Manoj K. Jayan, K. B. Ganesh Kumar, Miya George and Jaffar Idukki, has already begun to make waves at the box office.
According to Sacnilk, the tracking site that monitors Indian collections, Thudakkam earned an estimated ₹3.50 crore net in India on its second day (Saturday, 8 August) from 1,138 shows. This represents a growth of roughly 37.3% over the opening day, when the film collected ₹2.55 crore net from 1,102 screens. The two‑day net total in India now stands at ₹6.05 crore, while the gross has climbed to ₹7.02 crore.
The film’s occupancy improved markedly, rising from about 42% on Friday to around 57% on Saturday. In overseas markets, Thudakkam earned an estimated ₹4.50 crore on its second day, bringing its cumulative overseas gross to roughly ₹8.40 crore. Combining domestic and international earnings, the worldwide gross after two days totals ₹15.42 crore.
With Sunday shows still in progress, the third‑day figures are expected to clarify the film’s performance over its opening weekend. The movie, written by Jude Anthany Joseph, Akhil Krishna and Linish Nellikkal, follows a young woman whose life is upended by an unexpected threat, and it explores themes of survival, resilience and personal choice.
Produced by Antony Perumbavoor under the banner of Aashirvad Cinemas, Thudakkam features music by Jakes Bejoy, cinematography by Jomon T. John and Akhil George with additional work by Sudeep Elamon, and editing by Chaman Chakko. The film’s strong opening numbers suggest a promising start to its theatrical run.
