Chidambaram's directorial venture, Manjummel Boys, continues its phenomenal run at the box office. After surpassing Tovino Thomas' 2018's Rs 175 crore mark just days ago, the film has achieved another historic feat – crossing the coveted Rs 200 crore mark globally. This makes Manjummel Boys the first-ever Malayalam film to enter the exclusive Rs 200 crore club, rewriting box office history for the South Indian film industry. The film, which was released on February 22 in theatres, stars Soubin Shahir, Sreenath Bhasi and Balu Varghese, among others in key roles. Manjummel Boys Hits Rs 200 Crore Worldwide; Soubin Shahir and Sreenath Bhasi-Starrer Becomes First Malayalam Film to Achieve the Milestone.
Now that Manjummel Boys has earned Rs 200 crore globally, let's check out the major box office records it has shattered and how.
Highest-Grossing Malayalam Film Ever
Previously, Jude Anthany Joseph's 2018 held the record with Rs 175 crore globally. Manjummel Boys has surpassed the said milestone within 21 days and also has become the highest-grossing Malayalam film ever, reaching Rs 200 crore and becoming the new champion. Manjummel Boys Movie Review: Soubin Shahir and Sreenath Bhasi's Film is a Gripping Survival Thriller with Near-Perfect Execution! (LatestLY Exclusive).
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First Malayalam Film to Enter Rs 200 Crore Club
The phenomenal success of Manjummel Boys proves it's a winner at the box office. In over 25 days, it entered the prestigious Rs 200 crore club globally, shattering longstanding records and setting a new benchmark for Malayalam cinema.
First Malayalam Movie to Cross Rs 50 Crore in TN
In Tamil Nadu, Manjummel Boys has crossed Rs 50 crore mark, becoming the first Malayalam film to do so. The movie has also exceeded the lifetime collections of Dhanush’s recent outing, Captain Miller, in the state.
First Non-Tamil Movie To Reach Rs 50 Crore
Manjummel Boys has achieved a truly historic feat by becoming the first non-Tamil Indian movie, released without a dubbed Tamil version, to surpass Rs 50 crore mark at the Tamil Nadu box office.
In Karnataka Movie Earns Rs 10 Crore
Manjummel Boys is also the highest-grossing Malayalam film ever released in Karnataka. The film earned over Rs 10 crore in the state over 25 days, surpassing the previous record held by another Malayalam film, 2018, starring Tovino Thomas.
Notably, the stellar performances of the cast, including Soubin Shahir, Lal, Sreenath Bhasi, Balu Varghese, and Ganapathy, under the masterful direction of Chidambaram, have undoubtedly contributed to the film's critical and commercial success.
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