A Decent Debut but Not a Dream Start — Mollywood Times Box Office Opens at Rs 5.50 Crore in 3 Days

Naslen's much-anticipated meta-comedy Mollywood Times has arrived in theatres — and while the opening numbers aren't cause for alarm just yet, they're not quite the blockbuster launch fans were hoping…

By Reetam Bodhak

June 8, 2026

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Naslen’s much-anticipated meta-comedy Mollywood Times has arrived in theatres — and while the opening numbers aren’t cause for alarm just yet, they’re not quite the blockbuster launch fans were hoping for either. Here’s a full breakdown of the opening weekend performance and what lies ahead for the film.

Mollywood Times — Opening Weekend Box Office

Day	Kerala Gross
Day 1	Rs 1.85 crore
Day 2	Rs 1.80 crore
Day 3	Rs 1.85 crore
Total	Rs 5.50 crore

Mollywood Times maintained a steady run in its opening weekend, collecting Rs 1.85 crore on its Day 3. The movie closed its first weekend at Rs 5.50 crore, which is pretty decent. The movie should have recorded better trends in order to have a chance at the box office, but now, its fate is almost sealed unless it surprises on weekdays.

What to Expect Ahead

Directed by Abhinav Sundar Nayak, the Naslen starrer is expected to wind up its opening week around Rs 8 to 9 crore gross. The movie has garnered a mixed reception among the audience, which is why it is not performing as expected. However, there is some hope that it might regain some momentum in the coming days.

For a Malayalam cinema release with a unique concept and a popular young lead, Rs 5.50 crore in three days is functional but not impressive — especially given the hype. Strong weekday legs or word-of-mouth will be crucial to push it toward a respectable total.

What Is Mollywood Times About?

Mollywood Times follows a young man who dreams of becoming the greatest horror filmmaker in Malayalam cinema, drawing inspiration from M. Night Shyamalan. The story focuses on the challenges he faces and the lengths he goes to in pursuit of that dream. The film is being touted as a “hate letter” to cinema.

The movie stars Naslen in the lead role, with Sharaf U Dheen appearing as the co-lead. The cast also includes Sangeeth Prathap, Althaf Salim, Roshan Shanavas, Prasanth Alexander, Rajesh Madhavan, and several others. Additionally, Basil Joseph and Vineeth Sreenivasan are expected to appear in cameo appearances.

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FAQs

Q: How much did Mollywood Times collect in its opening weekend at the Kerala box office?

Mollywood Times collected Rs 5.50 crore gross at the Kerala box office in its first 3 days, with a consistent daily average of around Rs 1.85 crore across the opening weekend.

Q: Who are the lead actors in Mollywood Times and who directed the film?

Mollywood Times stars Naslen and Sharaf U Dheen in the lead roles and is directed by Abhinav Sundar Nayak, produced under the Ashiq Usman Productions banner.