Malikappuram, starring Unni Mukundan, has recently become a huge success in Malayalam cinema. The entertainer, which travels the path of devotion, is directed by Vishnu Sasisankar. The film is jointly produced by Anton Joseph's An Mega Media and Venu Kunnappilly's Kavya Film Company. The film was released only in Kerala on December 30 and later reached other markets as well. Now the makers are announcing the global gross of the film in 17 days.
According to reports, the film has earned over 40 crores in just 17 days. The makers also informed that the film's highest collection after its release was achieved on Sunday. The film earned 3 crores in Kerala alone on Sunday. 2 crore from other states of India and other foreign markets, including the UAE and GCC. The film's producers also reported that it has earned more than 5 crores at the global box office for the second day in a row.
Released in theatres in Kerala on December 30, the film received a great response over the New Year's weekend. The film received positive word-of-mouth publicity on the first day itself. The family audience also turned out in large numbers. The GCC and UAE releases were on January 5, and the releases in other centres in India except Kerala were on January 6. The film was later released in many foreign markets. The film also increased the screen count in Kerala in the second week. If it was released in 140 theatres, the film was screened in 170 theatres in the second week.
