# Athiradi Box Office: Tovino Thomas & Basil Joseph’s Mass Entertainer Storms Past ₹25 Crore in Kerala!

URL: https://technosports.co.in/athiradi-box-office-tovino-thomas-3/  
Published: 2026-05-20  
Updated: 2026-05-20  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

Malayalam cinema is having quite a moment in 2026, and *Athiradi* is the latest proof. Directed by Arun Anirudhan, this action-comedy pairing Tovino Thomas and Basil Joseph has shown remarkable resilience at the Kerala box office — clocking ₹25 crore in just six days with minimal drop.

## Athiradi Kerala Box Office — Day-Wise Collections

| Day | Collections |
| --- | --- |
| Previews | ₹0.60 cr |
| Day 1 | ₹5.40 cr |
| Day 2 | ₹4.25 cr |
| Day 3 | ₹4.75 cr |
| Day 4 | ₹5.25 cr |
| Day 5 | ₹2.40 cr |
| Day 6 (est.) | ₹2.10 cr |
| **Running Total** | **₹24.75 cr** |

Day 6 saw a drop of just 10% from the previous day — a genuinely healthy hold for a film heading into its second week. The first week is expected to wrap up around ₹26–27 crore.

## The Story Behind the Film

*Athiradi* follows Samkutty, a spirited college student who falls in love with a classmate and rises to popularity among peers. He sets out to revive a long-banned college festival — one that was shut down years ago due to a feud involving Sreekuttan Vellayani, a local goon with dreams of becoming a singer. When news of the revival spreads, the two lock horns in an escalating clash that can only end one way — an all-out brawl. It’s the kind of premise that [Malayalam action comedy films](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malayalam_cinema) have mastered over the decades, and this one delivers exactly that energy.

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

## What Lies Ahead — The Drishyam 3 Challenge

Here’s where things get interesting. From the second weekend, *Athiradi* faces direct competition from Mohanlal’s mega-anticipated *Drishyam 3*, which has already crossed ₹25 crore in global advance bookings. With *Drishyam 3* expected to dominate screens across Kerala, Athiradi will naturally lose screen count and footfall. However, if word-of-mouth holds strong, it could enjoy a healthy long-tail run.

For more South Indian box office updates and Malayalam cinema coverage, visit [TechnoSports’ Entertainment Section](https://www.technosports.co.in/category/entertainment/) and our dedicated [South Indian Box Office tracker](https://www.technosports.co.in/category/entertainment/).

## FAQs

### **Q: What is Athiradi’s total Kerala box office collection after 6 days?**

The film has collected approximately ₹24.75 crore in Kerala as of Day 6 (Tuesday, May 20, 2026), with its first week expected to close around ₹26–27 crore.

### **Q: Will Athiradi be affected by Drishyam 3’s release?**

 Yes — Drishyam 3 is expected to dominate Kerala screens from the second weekend, which will likely slow down Athiradi’s run, though strong audience reception could keep it going in the long term.