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

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 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 have mastered over the decades, and this one delivers exactly that energy.

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.

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