Mulakuppadam Films
 Mulakuppadam Films logo | |
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Private Film production Film distribution | |
| Industry |
Entertainment Motion picture |
| Founded | Kochi, in 2007 |
| Founder | Tomichan Mulakuppadam |
| Headquarters | Kochi, Kerala, India |
Key people | Tomichan Mulakuppadam |
| Products |
Films Music |
| Website | Official website |
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 4.25 crores and the gross collection was 16.5 crores. The film became highest-grossing Malayalam film of 2010.[3]
In January 2014, initial reports about the next film Pulimurugan was out, which is directed by Vysakh and starring Mohanlal in lead role. But due to the production works the filming was started in mid 2015.[4] The film was made for a budget of ₹25 crores which is regarded as the most expensive Malayalam film till date.[5]
Pulimurugan earned an opening day collection of ₹4.05 crore from Kerala box office, making it the highest opening-day gross for a Malayalam film. 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.[6][7]
Productions and distributions
Production are made through Mulakuppadam Films and distributed through Mulakuppadam Release.
| No. | Title | Year | Credited for | Director | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Production | Distribution | |||||
| 1 | Flash | 2007 | Yes | Yes | Sibi Malayil | |
| 2 | Minnaminnikoottam | 2008 | No | Yes | Kamal | |
| 3 | Lollipop | 2008 | No | Yes | Shafi | |
| 4 | Vellathooval | 2009 | No | Yes | I. V. Sasi | |
| 5 | Pokkiri Raja | 2010 | Yes | Yes | Vysakh | |
| 6 | Four Friends | 2010 | Yes | Yes | Saji Surendran | |
| 7 | Kunjaliyan | 2012 | Yes | Yes | Saji Surendran | |
| 8 | Pulimurugan | 2016 | Yes | Yes | Vysakh | |
References
- ↑ "Mulakuppadam Films". msidb. Retrieved 14 November 2016.
- ↑ "Movies of Mulakuppadam Films". dronamedia. Retrieved 14 November 2016.
- ↑ "Pokkiri Raja rules boxffice". indianexpress. 24 June 2010. Retrieved 14 November 2016.
- ↑ "Puli Murugan Starts Rolling". filmibeat. Retrieved 14 November 2016.
- ↑ Parvathi, Rakhi (16 October 2016). "The man who pump primed Murugan into a box office roar". Malayala Manorama. Retrieved 14 November 2016.
- ↑ Onmanorama Staff (7 November 2016). "It's official: Mohanlal's 'Pulimurugan' first Malayalam movie to enter Rs 100cr club". Malayala Manorama. Retrieved 14 November 2016.
- ↑ "മുപ്പത് ദിവസം; പുലിമുരുകൻ വാരിയത് 100 കോടി". Mathrubhumi. 7 November 2016. Retrieved 14 November 2016.