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.
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.
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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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