# Athiradi Box Office: Can Basil Joseph’s Action Comedy Survive the Drishyam 3 Tsunami?

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Published: 2026-05-22  
Updated: 2026-05-22  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

Malayalam cinema is having quite a moment right now — and *Athiradi*, starring the ever-lovable Basil Joseph and the dashing Tovino Thomas, is right in the middle of the storm. The film had a solid first week, but now faces its biggest test yet: Mohanlal’s *Drishyam 3* has just landed in theatres like a thunderbolt. So, where does *Athiradi* stand? Let’s break it down.

## Athiradi Kerala Box Office Collections — Day-by-Day Breakdown

| Day | Collection |
| --- | --- |
| Previews | Rs. 0.60 crore |
| Day 1 | Rs. 5.40 crore |
| Day 2 | Rs. 4.25 crore |
| Day 3 | Rs. 4.75 crore |
| Day 4 | Rs. 5.25 crore |
| Day 5 | Rs. 2.40 crore |
| Day 6 | Rs. 2.10 crore |
| Day 7 | Rs. 1.80 crore |
| Day 8 (est.) | Rs. 1.10 crore |
| **Total** | **Rs. 27.65 crore** |

The film wrapped its first week just shy of the Rs. 28 crore mark in Kerala — a respectable number for a mid-sized action comedy. Day 4 (Sunday) was its best single-day haul at Rs. 5.25 crore, and even on Day 8 — with *Drishyam 3* breathing down its neck — it managed Rs. 1.10 crore, dropping only about 40% from the previous day. That kind of hold shows genuine audience love.

![Athiradi](https://technosports.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/athsrsr.jpg)

## What Is Athiradi Actually About?

The film follows Samkutty (played by Basil Joseph himself), an enthusiastic and overzealous college student who falls for a classmate and gradually becomes a campus icon. He decides to revive a long-banned college festival — but the ban exists for a reason. A local goon-turned-aspiring singer named Sreekuttan Vellayani isn’t about to let that happen. What follows is a fiery, full-blooded rivalry that escalates into an all-out brawl. It’s the kind of fun, rooted Malayalam entertainer that feels refreshingly real.

Learn more about the [Malayalam film industry](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malayalam_cinema) on Wikipedia to understand why Kerala audiences are among the most discerning in India.

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## Can Athiradi Survive Week 2?

Honestly? It has a fighting chance — but it won’t be easy. *Drishyam 3* opened to a sensational Rs. 11 crore on its first day alone in Kerala, which will inevitably eat into *Athiradi*‘s screen count and footfall. Show reductions are expected this weekend.

That said, *Athiradi* has already built a loyal word-of-mouth base, and trade experts believe it has a realistic shot at crossing Rs. 40 crore in its full run — with the Rs. 50 crore mark not entirely out of reach if it holds steady over the next fortnight.

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## FAQs

### **Q: What is the total Kerala box office collection of Athiradi after Week 1?**

 Athiradi has collected an estimated Rs. 27.65 crore in Kerala across its first 8 days, including paid previews.

### **Q: Will Athiradi cross Rs. 50 crore at the Kerala box office?**

 It’s possible but dependent on Week 2 performance — trade estimates suggest a comfortable Rs. 40 crore finish, with Rs. 50 crore as an optimistic ceiling.