Dulquer Salmaan's Kurup has 2060 plus show bookings in Kerala alone on the first day of release. Hence, we can easily say that the film has secured a massive opening at the box office.
Dulquer Salmaan's latest Kurup has finally hit the silver screen today after being postponed for months due to the Covid-19 second wave. The movie is directed by Srinath Rajendran and features Dulquer Salmaan, who is also the producer of the film. According to reports, Kurup has 2060 plus show booking in Kerala alone on its first day. Hence it has been called the most significant release in the history of Mollywood. With this, it also secures a massive opening at the box office.
Kurup has also emerged as the all-time biggest Indian release of the USA, Europe, Canada, and GCC (except Kuwait). The film, which is promoted to be the high-budget film of Dulquer's career, has also set multiple other records before its release. Dulquer's first pan India film which released in various languages.
Besides Dulquer Salmaan, the film also features Indrajith Sukumaran, Shobita Dhulipala, Shine Tom Chacko, Gopakumar, Surabhi Lakshmi, Sunny Wayne, Vijayaraghavan, Bharath, Saiju Kurup, Hareesh Kanaran, and others in other pivotal roles.
Dulquer is playing the role of the gangster named Sukumara Kurup. According to reports, a PIL filed by a Kochi citizen has said that the film may violate the secrecy of gangster Sukumara Kurup. A case has been filed in the Kerala High Court against Dulquer and his team.
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The movie is written by Jithin K Jose, KS Aravind, and Daniell Sayooj Nair, music composed by Sushin Shyam and Nimish Ravi is the DOP. Kurup is bankrolled by Dulquer Salmaan's home banner Wayfarer Films. The film is getting mixed reviews from the audience. Take a look at a few reactions from Twitter.
movie is a class one, Don't expect any massive dialogues or mass scene, Just a pure story that addresses the Fugitive wanted from 1984..
Exicuted Climax in a well manner
All leading characters played well in this movie
The team won by showing the 80's era
- Winner!! it is a very very promising film backed by Terrific performances ( , , ) Great BGM & Good cinematography loved the detailing of film very much.Pacing is the only drawback next superstar..My rating 3.5/5 pic.twitter.com/cyjDLemCV2
— Swathi Cinephile (@Swathi_diva25) [4/5]: A well made hide & seek entertainer.
The movie more focus on what you don't know about Mr. Kurup. Probably 70% fictional & 30% Real. Loved the treatment of the plot. and were stunning. Quality film making. Screenplay could have improved.
- Gud perf from DQ, Indrajith & Shine. BGM is terrific. Pleasing Visuals & Production values. Staging of scenes r not great, more cinematic, could guess d next scene. Has 2 Mass Moments & a Twist. Quite Engaging narration. Slow paced Investigation Drama. ONE TIME WATCH!
— Christopher Kanagaraj (@Chrissuccess) - first half - slow burn 🔥👌
Terrific bgm and title card. is cool as a cucumber 🔥
Visuals are lit 👌