Tomichan Mulakuppadam
| Tomichan Mulakuppadam | |
|---|---|
| Residence | Abu Dhabi |
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| Years active | 2007 – present (in film industry) |
| Known for | Pulimurugan (2016) |
| Spouse(s) | Rosakutty |
| Children | 3 |
| Website | Official website |
Tomichan Mulakuppadam is an Indian businessman, film producer and distributor working in Malayalam cinema. He is the owner of production house, Mulakuppadam Films. Being an NRI businessman with no previous background in cinema, according to him, he entered into film production because of his passion for films.[1] He is best known for producing Pulimurugan (2016) starring Mohanlal, which is the first film to create "100 crore club" in Malayalam film industry.
Career
He ventured into film production in 2007 with the help of Qatar-based Roy Manimala by producing the film Flash, starring Parvathy and Mohanlal. But the film did not performed well at the box office. His high-budget action film Pokkiri Raja (2010) directed by Vysakh and starring Mammootty was a commercial success.[1] He became a media sensation after he produced the high-budget action film Pulimurugan starring Mohanlal. The film's production cost was ₹25 crore, such an investment in a film industry with just 30 million audience was considered quite risky by the film industry.[2] However, the film turned out to be the highest-grossing film in the history of Malayalam cinema. It is the first Malayalam film in history to create "100 crore club" in film industry by grossing over ₹100 crore at the box office within its 30 days theatrical run.[3] After Pulimurugan, he announced his next venture starring Dileep, title Ramaleela and the film is currently under it's filming.
Personal life
Tomichan Mulakuppadam is settled in Abu Dhabi. He is married to Rosakutty, they have three children—Romin, Risha, and Roshan. Romin acted in a role in Pulimurugan as Lal's teenage.[2]
References
- 1 2 asianetnews (15 May 2016). Interview Tomichan Mulakupadam Producer of Pulimurugan Film | Gulf Round Up 15 MAY 2016. YouTube. Asianet News. Retrieved 30 October 2016.
- 1 2 Parvathi, Rakhi (16 October 2016). "The man who pump primed Murugan into a box office roar". Malayala Manorama. Retrieved 17 November 2016.
- ↑ James, Anu (7 November 2016). "Mohanlal's Pulimurugan now in Rs 100 crore club; first Malayalam film to achieve this feat". International Business Times. Retrieved 17 November 2016.