Malayalam Film Aadu 3 Wins Big Despite Box Office Clash with Dhurandhar 2 |Director Exclusive

At a time when most filmmakers avoided a box office clash with Dhurandhar 2, Midhun Manuel Thomas chose to release Aadu 3 on March 19, a decision many saw as risky. In this exclusive conversation with Dipali Patel, he reveals why he was confident despite industry pressure, how Aadu 3 differs in genre and audience appeal, and whether he ever doubted the decision. From an underperforming first film to a cult hit sequel and now a blockbuster third installment, the Aadu franchise proves that belief and storytelling can defy all odds.