Ever since Mohanlal's Pulimurugan hit theatres, it has been flying high. The movie's take on man-animal conflict has been appreciated by fans, especially for the climax sequence between Mohanlal and a real tiger. In fact, the renowned Peter Hein was brought on board for this movie. The compelling visuals are also a big highlight. One of Mohanlal's most expensive films has more than recovered its costs, in fact this Malaylam film has created new records. Right from day 1, the movie has collected phenomenal amounts. It went on to collect Rs 4.08 crore, only to be the second movie after Rajinikanth's Kabali to collect that kind of amount on the first day. Well, that is just one of the many records Pulimurugan has created. Here's listing the 5 records Mohanlal's Pulimurugan has managed to create. Also Read:Mohanlal’s Pulimurugan touches a new milestone, crosses Rs 100 crore mark Also Read - Agent first look: Akhil Akkineni looks grungy yet handsome in this Surender Reddy film
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As we mentioned the first day collections stood at Rs 4.08 crore, almost beating Rajinikanth's Kabali day 1 collection. Within three days, the movie crossed Rs 10 crore mark. 2 days later, it went to double its collection at Rs 20 crore. It went on to become the first Malayalam movie to collect Rs 20 crore in 5 days. Also Read - Confirmed! Title and first look of Akhil Akkineni’s next with Surender Reddy to be REVEALED on this day
Highest opening Weekend collections at UAE box office
Well, this movie is creating records one after the other, not only at the local box office but also overseas. According to recent reports on a leading portal, Pulimurugan is now the movie with the highest weekend opening collection at the UAE box office. It went on to collect a whopping Rs 13. 83 crore in its opening weekend at UAE. Phew! What's more, it BEAT the opening weekend collections of Kabali, Sultan and Baahubali which was at Rs 12 crore.
First Mohanlal movie to enter the Rs 100 crore club
Well, this is Mohanlal's first ever movie to enter the 100 crore club! Woohoo! Another feather to the superstar's cap. For all those who don't know, Pulimurugan in fact was one of his most expensive films reportedly made on a budget of Rs 25 crore. It has paid off and how!
First Malayalam movie to enter Rs 100 crore club
Pulimurugan has created history in Mollywood. It is first ever Malaylam movie to enter this club. Mohanlal took to social media to confirm this news and thank his fans and the Pulimurugan team for this impossible feat.
Highest grossing Malayalam film
It's safe to say, Pulimurugan is the highest grossing Malayalam film at the Kerala box office. Mohanlal's cap is going to get crowded with so many feathers. The movie has turned out to be one of the biggest blockbusters in Malayalam cinema.
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