Pulimurugan is first Malayalam film to enter Rs 100cr club

November 7, 2016

Thiruvananthapuram, Nov 7: Mohanlal starrer "Pulimurugan" has become the first Malayalam film to enter the Rs 100 crore club.

The adventure film made with a budget of Rs 25 crore, deals with man animal conflict with Mohanlal in the lead role of Murugan, a hunter.

Bengali actor Kamalini Mukherjee essays the role of his wife Myna. Mohanlal, who is busy shooting in Rajasthan, in a Facebook post today revealed that the film had entered the Rs 100 crore club.

"I am happy to share with you that 'Pulimurugan' becomes the first Malayalam film to enter 100 crore club', he said.

The actor also thanked the entire crew, particularly director Vysakh, producer Tomichan Mulakupadam and stunt choreographer Peter Hein for their seamless effort in making the film a "big success."

The film, which was released in Kerala on October 7, has been running to packed houses since then.

Its opening day collection itself had crossed Rs four crore from the Kerala box office, making it the highest opening day gross for a Malayalam film.

"Pulimurugan" has also been released overseas, including the UK, Europe, UAE and GCC countries.

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The police said she posted a cryptic WhatsApp status before her death, which read, "Do naav me savaar thi uski zindagi, humne apni naav duba ke uska safar aasaan kar diya" (His/her life was sailing on two boats, we made the journey easy by sinking one). The cops have not recovered any suicide note. She is survived by her husband.

Amrita's family said she worried about her career as she was not getting enough work and was suffering from depression. The family said she was undergoing treatment for depression.

The actor lived in Mumbai with her husband, Chandramani Jhangad, an animation engineer. She went to Bhagalpur to attend her sister's wedding on April 18. Her husband returned home after the wedding but Amrita chose to stay back.

The actor has been alongside Bhojpuri star Khesari Lal Yadav in 'Deewanapan'. She also acted in Hindi movies, TV shows and web series. She is also known for her role in the web series 'Parishodh'.

City Superintendent of Police, Shri Raj, said we will conduct a high-level investigation into this case. A team has been formed, the family members are being interrogated and further action is underway in the case.

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