# Weekend Blockbusters > Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Weekend_Blockbusters > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Weekend_Blockbusters.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Weekend_Blockbusters > Source revision: 1353653502 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) {{short description|Indian film studio}} {{Use dmy dates|date=April 2018}} {{Use Indian English|date=April 2018}} {{Infobox company | name = Weekend Blockbusters | image = Cover WB.jpg | image_size = 235px | type = [Private](/source/Private_company) | foundation = 2014 | location = [Kollam, Kerala](/source/Kollam%2C_Kerala) | key_people = Sophia Paul
James Paul | industry = [Malayalam Film Industry](/source/Malayalam_Film_Industry) | products = [Film production](/source/Film_production)
[Film distribution](/source/distribution_(business)) | revenue = | location_country = India | homepage = }} '''Weekend Blockbusters''' is an Indian [film production](/source/film_production) company based in [Kollam, Kerala](/source/Kollam%2C_Kerala), [India](/source/India). It was established in 2014 by [producer](/source/film_producer) Sophia Paul. Its first production was the [Malayalam film](/source/Malayalam_film) ''[Bangalore Days](/source/Bangalore_Days)'' (2014). In 2016, they produced two films - ''[Kaadu Pookkunna Neram](/source/Kaadu_Pookkunna_Neram)'' and ''[Munthirivallikal Thalirkkumbol](/source/Munthirivallikal_Thalirkkumbol)''. == History == Weekend Blockbusters debuted in film production in 2014 in [Malayalam film industry](/source/Malayalam_cinema) by producing ''[Bangalore Days](/source/Bangalore_Days)'', directed by [Anjali Menon](/source/Anjali_Menon). The film jointly produced by Weekend Blockbusters and [Anwar Rasheed Entertainments](/source/Anwar_Rasheed_Entertainments) was a critical and commercial success. It collected an estimated sum close to ₹50 [crore](/source/crore) at the box office, and became one of the [highest-grossing Malayalam films of all time](/source/List_of_highest-grossing_Indian_films).{{cite news|author=IANS|title=2014: When little gems outclassed big guns in southern cinema|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/2014-when-little-gems-outclassed-big-guns-in-southern-cinema/story-uGXHA2iNOCWMaAROHdIokK.html;jsessionid=6BF3195ED11853EBE190628876DBC8A0|accessdate=19 July 2016|work=[Hindustan Times](/source/Hindustan_Times)|date=19 December 2014}} Their second production was [Dr. Biju](/source/Dr._Biju) directed ''[Kaadu Pookkunna Neram](/source/Kaadu_Pookkunna_Neram)'' (2016) starring [Indrajith Sukumaran](/source/Indrajith_Sukumaran).{{cite news|author=Anu James|title=Indrajith Sukumaran-Rima Kallingal's 'Kaadu Pookkunna Neram' gets 'U' certificate|url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/indrajith-sukumaran-rima-kallingals-kaadu-pookkunna-neram-gets-u-certificate-684735|accessdate=19 July 2016|work=[International Business Times](/source/International_Business_Times)|date=28 June 2016}} The next film was the domestic drama ''[Munthirivallikal Thalirkkumbol](/source/Munthirivallikal_Thalirkkumbol)'', [Mohanlal](/source/Mohanlal) starring film directed by Jibu Jacob. The film started production on 15 July 2016 in [Kozhikode](/source/Kozhikode), Kerala.{{cite news|author=Anu James|title=Mohanlal, Meena start shooting for untitled Jibu Jacob movie [PHOTOS]|url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/mohanlal-meena-start-shooting-untitled-jibu-jacob-movie-photos-686732|accessdate=19 July 2016|work=[International Business Times](/source/International_Business_Times)|date=15 July 2016}} It was released in February 2017 and was a major commercial success with total gross over {{INR}}50 crore worldwide.{{cite news|author=സ്വന്തം ലേഖകൻ|title=50 കോടി വാരി മുന്തിരിവള്ളികൾ തളിർക്കുമ്പോൾ|url=https://www.manoramaonline.com/movies/movie-news/50-crore-collection-for-munthirivallikal-thalirkumbol.html|accessdate=28 February 2017|work=[Malayala Manorama](/source/Malayala_Manorama)|date=27 February 2017|language=ml}} It was followed by the comedy road film ''[Padayottam](/source/Padayottam_(2018_film))'' starring [Biju Menon](/source/Biju_Menon).{{Cite web|first=Aswathy|last=Gopalakrishnan|date=2018-09-16|title=Padayottam Review: A Gangster Drama With A Fine Sense Of Humour|url=https://silverscreenindia.com/movies/reviews/padayottam-review-a-gangster-drama-with-a-fine-sense-of-humour/|access-date=2021-05-15|website=Silverscreen India|language=en-US}} ==Films== {| class="wikitable" ! Year !! Film !! Director !! Notes |- | 2014 || ''[Bangalore Days](/source/Bangalore_Days)'' || [Anjali Menon](/source/Anjali_Menon)|| Co-produced with [Anwar Rasheed Entertainments](/source/Anwar_Rasheed_Entertainments) |- | 2016 || ''[Kaadu Pookkunna Neram](/source/Kaadu_Pookkunna_Neram)'' || [Dr. Biju](/source/Dr._Biju)|| Premiered at the [Montreal World Film Festival](/source/Montreal_World_Film_Festival) |- | 2017 || ''[Munthirivallikal Thalirkkumbol](/source/Munthirivallikal_Thalirkkumbol)'' || [Jibu Jacob](/source/Jibu_Jacob) || |- | 2018 || ''[Padayottam](/source/Padayottam_(2018_film))'' || Rafeek Ibrahim || |- | 2021 || ''[Minnal Murali](/source/Minnal_Murali)''{{Cite news|title=Tovino Thomas shares the poster of his upcoming film 'Minnal Murali' - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/tovino-thomas-shares-the-poster-of-his-upcoming-film-minnal-murali/articleshow/67641556.cms|access-date=2021-09-09|website=The Times of India|language=en}}{{Cite web|date=2019-01-22|title=Tovino Thomas plays a superhero in Minnal Murali|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/malayalam/tovino-thomas-plays-superhero-minnal-murali-5550700/|access-date=2021-09-09|website=The Indian Express|language=en}} || [Basil Joseph](/source/Basil_Joseph) ||Released on [Netflix](/source/Netflix) |- | 2023 || ''[RDX](/source/RDX_(film))'' || [Nahas Hidhayath](/source/Nahas_Hidhayath) || |- | 2024 || ''[Kondal](/source/Kondal)''{{cite web |title=Antony Varghese Pepe's next is Kondal, first look and motion poster out |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/malayalam/news/2024/Jun/29/antony-varghese-pepes-next-is-kondal-first-look-and-motion-poster-out |website=Cinema Express}} || Ajith Mampally || |- | 2025 || ''[Detective Ujjwalan](/source/Detective_Ujjwalan)'' || Indraneel Gopalakrishnan
Rahul G ||{{Cite web |last=Features |first=C. E. |date=2025-05-05 |title=Dhyan Sreenivasan-starrer Detective Ujjwalan postpones release |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/malayalam/news/2025/May/05/dhyan-sreenivasan-starrer-detective-ujjwalan-postpones-release |access-date=2025-05-25 |website=Cinema Express |language=en}} |- | TBA || {{Pending film| Jambi}} || George Kora ||{{Cite web |title=Jambi teaser is here to spook you {{!}} Filmfare.com |url=https://www.filmfare.com/news/south/jambi-teaser-is-here-to-spook-you-74763.html |access-date=2025-07-12 |website=www.filmfare.com |language=en}} |- |} ==Weekend Cinematic Universe== Weekend Blockbusters launched their own shared universe of films, called '''Weekend Cinematic Universe (WCU)'''. The first film in this universe was ''[Minnal Murali](/source/Minnal_Murali)'' (2021), a Malayalam-language superhero film directed by [Basil Joseph](/source/Basil_Joseph) and starring [Tovino Thomas](/source/Tovino_Thomas) as the titular character. The film received critical acclaim and gained international attention following its release on [Netflix](/source/Netflix).{{cite web |title=Dhyan Sreenivasan joins Weekend Cinematic Universe|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2024/Sep/04/dhyan-sreenivasan-joins-weekend-cinematic-universe |website=The New Indian Express|access-date=13 July 2025}} The second film in the universe, ''[Detective Ujjwalan](/source/Detective_Ujjwalan)'' (2025), directed by Indraneel Gopeekrishnan and Rahul G featuring [Dhyan Sreenivasan](/source/Dhyan_Sreenivasan) in titular role with [Siju Wilson](/source/Siju_Wilson) and [Rony David Raj](/source/Rony_David_Raj) playing lead roles.{{cite web |title=Detective Ujjwalan teaser: Dhyan Sreenivasan locks horns with ‘Kokkachi’ in next installment of Weekend Cinematic Universe after Minnal Murali|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/malayalam/detective-ujjwalan-teaser-dhyan-sreenivasan-locks-horns-with-kokkachi-9928163/ |website=Indian Express |access-date=13 July 2025}} The third film in the universe is ''Jambi'', a [zombie](/source/Zombie_film) [thriller film](/source/thriller_film) directed by George Kora that will release in 2026.{{cite web |title=After Minnal Murali and Detective Ujjwalan, zombie movie Jambi joins the Weekend Cinematic Universe |url=https://english.mathrubhumi.com/movies-music/news/after-minnal-murali-detective-ujjwalan-jambi-joins-weekend-cinematic-universe-43475652 |website=Mathrubhumi |access-date=13 July 2025}} == References == {{reflist}} Category:Indian companies established in 2014 Category:Film production companies of Kerala Category:Companies based in Kochi Category:2014 establishments in Kerala Category:Mass media companies established in 2014 {{film-company-stub}} == External links == {{URL|weekendblockbusters.com|Weekend Blockbusters}} official Website --- Adapted from the Wikipedia article [Weekend Blockbusters](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Weekend_Blockbusters) by Wikipedia contributors ([contributor history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Weekend_Blockbusters?action=history)). Available under [Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/). Changes may have been made.