Mulakuppadam Films Explained

Mulakuppadam Films
Type:Private
Film production
Film distribution
Founder:Tomichan Mulakuppadam
Key People:Tomichan Mulakuppadam
Foundation:Kochi, in 2007
Location City:Kochi, Kerala
Location Country:India
Industry:Entertainment
Motion picture
Products:Films
Music

Mulakuppadam Films is an Indian film production and distribution company founded by businessman Tomichan Mulakuppadam. Formed in 2007, head office of Mulakuppadam Films is situated in Kochi, Kerala.[1]

History

Mulakuppadam Films debuted in film production through the 2007 Malayalam film Flash, directed by Sibi Malayil starred Mohanlal in lead role. They distributed Malayalam films Minnaminnikoottam and Lollipop in 2008 through Mulakuppadam Release.[2]

Mulakuppadam Films got a break through the 2010 Malayalam film Pokkiri Raja, directed by Vysakh which starred Mammootty and Prithviraj Sukumaran in lead roles. The film was made on a budget of 7.80 crores,[3] the gross collection was 13 crores. It became highest-grossing Malayalam film of 2010.[4]

The production of Pulimurugan, directed by Vysakh and starring Mohanlal and Jagapathi Babu in lead role, started in mid-2015.[5] The film was made for a budget of 55 crore, making it one of the most expensive Malayalam films until then.[6] The film was a records breaker at the box office and eventually became the highest-grossing Malayalam film in history. Until 7 November 2016, the film grossed 105 crore worldwide, thus Pulimurugan became the first Malayalam film to gross 100 crore at the box office.[7] [8] It has grossed more than 152 crore worldwide, it establishing the first "100 crore club" and "150 crore club" in the Malayalam film industry.[9]

In 2017, their next production Ramaleela directed by debutant Arun Gopy and starring Dileep was released. In 2021, their next production "Ottakomban'directed by Mathew Thomas and starring Suresh Gopi this film was in post-production work.

Mulakuppadam Release

The films produced are distributed through Mulakuppadam Release which is the associated distribution company formed with Mulakuppadam Films.

Films

Production

No.TitleYearDirectorNotes
1 Flash 2007
2 Pokkiri Raja 2010
3 Four Friends 2010
4 Kunjaliyan 2012
5 Pulimurugan 2016
6 Ramaleela 2017 Arun Gopy
7 Irupathiyonnaam Noottaandu 2019 Arun Gopy
8 Ottakkomban 2024 Mathews Thomas

Distribution

Following are the list of films he distributed other than the films he produced.

Year Film Language Territory
2008 Minnaminnikoottam
2008 Lollipop
2008 Satyam Kerala
2008 Subramaniapuram Kerala
2009 Vellathooval
2017 Vivegam Kerala
2018 2.0 Kerala
2019 Viswasam Kerala
2019 Kaappaan Kerala
2019 Avane Srimannarayana Kerala

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Mulakuppadam Films. msidb. 14 November 2016.
  2. Web site: Movies of Mulakuppadam Films. dronamedia. 14 November 2016.
  3. News: Chandrakanth Viswanath. The Tiger Behind Pulimurugan. 16 January 2017. The New Sunday Express. 25 December 2016.
  4. News: Manoj Nair. Malayalam movies: Non-linear narratives are making the box-office ring louder. The Economic Times. 21 May 2011. 16 January 2016.
  5. Web site: Puli Murugan Starts Rolling. 10 July 2015 . filmibeat. 14 November 2016.
  6. News: Parvathi. Rakhi. The man who pump primed Murugan into a box office roar. 14 November 2016. Malayala Manorama. 16 October 2016.
  7. News: Onmanorama Staff. It's official: Mohanlal's 'Pulimurugan' first Malayalam movie to enter Rs 100cr club. 14 November 2016. Malayala Manorama. 7 November 2016.
  8. News: മുപ്പത് ദിവസം; പുലിമുരുകൻ വാരിയത് 100 കോടി. 14 November 2016. Mathrubhumi. 7 November 2016.
  9. News: Nair. Sree Prasad. 2016 Box Office Kings : Mohanlal is the only Malayalam actor among top 5, Aamir Khan tops the list, followed by Akshay Kumar and Salman Khan. 16 January 2017. Catch News. 9 January 2017.