2012 Onam Releases Boxoffice Update

MR MARUMAKAN and THAPPANA, the major Onam releases are set to have a decent opening week, while the new generation flick FRIDAY has had a relatively dull opening, despite above average reviews.

As the early collection reports for the first week flow in, the Dileep starrer is estimated to have grossed 3.10 - 3.20 Crores in its 6-day first week run. The fact that Mr Marumakan has held up reasonably well in the major centers despite a negative word of mouth, is highly encouraging, as it is now almost sure to get a substantial collection over the weekend. Mr Marumakan would do a great job, if it can gross about 6 - 6.25 Crores before Run Baby Run releases. Considering Dileep's ability to pull in the vacation crowd, the film looks set for a decent lifetime gross, unless it gets snubbed big time by the families.

Thappana is expected to have grossed about 2.60 - 2.70 Crores in its 5-day opening week. The film has received the best word of mouth for any Mammootty film over the past 18 months, which may lead to higher number of footfalls over the weekend. The film is reported to have caught up well in the Malabar area, however a distinct picture may not be available until the coming mid-week.

FRIDAY has not lived up to its billing at the Boxoffice either. The film may still turn out to be positive if it can   make use of the relatively lackluster performance of the biggies. Success of such movies depend hugely on the public opinion and the long run which it may obtain once the festive frenzy drops.

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