In a remarkable turn of events, the highly anticipated release of the Mohanlal-starrer ‘Malaikottai Vaaliban’ has already established itself as a blockbuster, surpassing Rs 3 crores in pre-sales ahead of its official debut. This achievement, touted as an all-time record for Mollywood, was reported by the Southwood Twitter forum.
The film’s tracking history unveils an extraordinary success story with a total of 1920 shows, amassing an impressive 2,53,678 admissions and raking in Rs 3.87 crores. With a noteworthy 46.72% occupancy rate, ‘Malaikottai Vaaliban’ demonstrates unprecedented popularity and anticipation among the audience. The reported figures encompass both online-listed fan shows and an estimated additional 4 crores from comprehensive fan showings.
Set against a backdrop of historical intrigue, the film unfolds a gripping narrative, as seen in its trailer, depicting a world where those in power misuse their authority. The visuals feature costumes reminiscent of British rule in India, while an intense warrior battle is accompanied by a powerful voiceover cautioning that the Mangodu ring symbolizes deception, not fair competition, with severe consequences for rule-breakers.
Mohanlal takes on the titular role, leading a talented ensemble cast that includes Sonalee Kulkarni, Hareesh Peradi, Manoj Moses, Katha Nandi, Danish Sait, and Manikandan Achari. Directed by the acclaimed Lijo Jose Pellissery, who co-wrote the film with P.S. Rafeeque, ‘Malaikottai Vaaliban’ is not only making waves in Malayalam but has also been dubbed in Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, and Hindi, broadening its appeal across language barriers.
