Weekend Blockbusters
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| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Malayalam Film Industry |
| Founded | 2014 |
| Headquarters | Kollam, Kerala, India |
Key people | Sophia Paul & James Paul |
| Products | Film production Film distribution |
Weekend Blockbusters is an Indian film production company based in Kollam, Kerala, India. It was established in 2014 by producer Sophia Paul. Its first production was the Malayalam film Bangalore Days (2014). In 2016, they produced two films - Kaadu Pookkunna Neram and Munthirivallikal Thalirkkumbol.
History
[edit]Weekend Blockbusters debuted in film production in 2014 in Malayalam film industry by producing Bangalore Days, directed by Anjali Menon. The film jointly produced by Weekend Blockbusters and Anwar Rasheed Entertainments was a critical and commercial success. It collected an estimated sum close to ₹50 crore at the box office, and became one of the highest-grossing Malayalam films of all time.[1] Their second production was Dr. Biju directed Kaadu Pookkunna Neram (2016) starring Indrajith Sukumaran.[2]
The next film was the domestic drama Munthirivallikal Thalirkkumbol, Mohanlal starring film directed by Jibu Jacob. The film started production on 15 July 2016 in Kozhikode, Kerala.[3] It was released in February 2017 and was a major commercial success with total gross over ₹50 crore worldwide.[4] It was followed by the comedy road film Padayottam starring Biju Menon.[5]
Films
[edit]| Year | Film | Director | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Bangalore Days | Anjali Menon | Co-produced with Anwar Rasheed Entertainments |
| 2016 | Kaadu Pookkunna Neram | Dr. Biju | Premiered at the Montreal World Film Festival |
| 2017 | Munthirivallikal Thalirkkumbol | Jibu Jacob | |
| 2018 | Padayottam | Rafeek Ibrahim | |
| 2021 | Minnal Murali[6][7] | Basil Joseph | Released on Netflix |
| 2023 | RDX: Robert Dony Xavier | Nahas Hidhayath | |
| 2024 | Kondal[8] | Ajith Mampally | |
| 2025 | Detective Ujjwalan | Indraneel Gopalakrishnan Rahul G |
[9] |
| 2026 | Jambi † | George Kora | [10] |
Weekend Cinematic Universe
[edit]Weekend Blockbusters launched their own shared universe of films, called Weekend Cinematic Universe (WCU). The first film in this universe was Minnal Murali (2021), a Malayalam-language superhero film directed by Basil Joseph and starring Tovino Thomas as the titular character. The film received critical acclaim and gained international attention following its release on Netflix.[11]
The second film in the universe, Detective Ujjwalan (2025), directed by Indraneel Gopeekrishnan and Rahul G featuring Dhyan Sreenivasan in titular role with Siju Wilson and Rony David Raj playing lead roles.[12]
The third film in the universe is Jambi, a zombie thriller film directed by George Kora that will release in 2026.[13]
References
[edit]- ^ IANS (19 December 2014). "2014: When little gems outclassed big guns in southern cinema". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 19 July 2016.
- ^ Anu James (28 June 2016). "Indrajith Sukumaran-Rima Kallingal's 'Kaadu Pookkunna Neram' gets 'U' certificate". International Business Times. Retrieved 19 July 2016.
- ^ Anu James (15 July 2016). "Mohanlal, Meena start shooting for untitled Jibu Jacob movie [PHOTOS]". International Business Times. Retrieved 19 July 2016.
- ^ സ്വന്തം ലേഖകൻ (27 February 2017). "50 കോടി വാരി മുന്തിരിവള്ളികൾ തളിർക്കുമ്പോൾ". Malayala Manorama (in Malayalam). Retrieved 28 February 2017.
- ^ Gopalakrishnan, Aswathy (16 September 2018). "Padayottam Review: A Gangster Drama With A Fine Sense Of Humour". Silverscreen India. Retrieved 15 May 2021.
- ^ "Tovino Thomas shares the poster of his upcoming film 'Minnal Murali' - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 9 September 2021.
- ^ "Tovino Thomas plays a superhero in Minnal Murali". The Indian Express. 22 January 2019. Retrieved 9 September 2021.
- ^ "Antony Varghese Pepe's next is Kondal, first look and motion poster out". Cinema Express.
- ^ Features, C. E. (5 May 2025). "Dhyan Sreenivasan-starrer Detective Ujjwalan postpones release". Cinema Express. Retrieved 25 May 2025.
- ^ "Jambi teaser is here to spook you | Filmfare.com". www.filmfare.com. Retrieved 12 July 2025.
- ^ "Dhyan Sreenivasan joins Weekend Cinematic Universe". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 13 July 2025.
- ^ "Detective Ujjwalan teaser: Dhyan Sreenivasan locks horns with 'Kokkachi' in next installment of Weekend Cinematic Universe after Minnal Murali". Indian Express. Retrieved 13 July 2025.
- ^ "After Minnal Murali and Detective Ujjwalan, zombie movie Jambi joins the Weekend Cinematic Universe". Mathrubhumi. Retrieved 13 July 2025.
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External links
[edit]Weekend Blockbusters official Website