Annan thampi

Annan Thambi - A blockbuster?
By Moviebuzz  | Tuesday, 13 May , 2008, 17:19

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After Katha Parayumbol Malayalam cinema did not have any blockbusters till Annan Thambi came along. It has become the first Malayalam superstar film that has turned profitable from the releasing stations itself.
This has come about due to Marakkar Films, the producers and distributors brain wave idea of releasing the film in 75 screens across Kerala. There was strong objection from established theatre monopoly in big cities who could not stomach this, but Marakkar also went equally aggressive and collected MG's (Minimum Guarantee) from small B & C stations!
Those who said that Mammootty cannot dance or do comedy, is now forced to eat crow. The megastar's pulling power at the box-office has once again been is terrific and has clearly made him the number one in Kerala.
Annan Thambi- Balance sheet 25 days after its release
Cost of Production (including print and publicity) - Rs 3.78 crore
Theatrical collections (Distributors share) + MG's from B & C stations - Rs 4. 22 crore
Overseas and Indian domestic - Rs 45 lakhs
Television Rights - Rs 95 lakhs
Telugu Remake Rights - Rs 35 lakhs
Total from all rights = Rs 5 . 97 crore
# Profit in 25 days = Rs 2.19 crore

# Please note the film has the potential to collect Rs 2 crore more once it completes its run in all stations in Kerala in the next eight months.
Annan Thampi' breaks records IndiaGlitz [Saturday, May 10, 2008]
`Annan Thampi', the latest release from Mammootty,
has already grossed more than nine crores from its 21 day run. The
movie tauted as the biggest hit of the recent times is breaking
collection records in many release centers all across the state.
> Already making a distributor share of around four crores, the
movie featuring Mammootty in double roles managed to bring in profits
even with a run of two weeks in its 75 release centers. Its marketing
strategy of releasing in maximum centers has already reaped rich
dividends and will start a new trend in movie releases.
> Anto Joseph and Shahul Hameed Marikkar of Marikkar Films, the
biggest production group of modern day Malayalam cinema, who has
churned out three superstar films in recent times, is more than happy
to see their film's good run at the box office.