It started well enough, but the Kerala box office has spoken — and the verdict for Pallichattambi is far from comfortable. Here’s the full breakdown of what went wrong.
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Pallichattambi Box Office: Day-Wise Kerala Collections
| Day | Kerala Collection |
|---|---|
| Day 1 | Rs. 3.05 crore |
| Day 2 | Rs. 1.75 crore |
| Day 3 | Rs. 1.20 crore |
| Day 4 | Rs. 1.30 crore |
| Day 5 | Rs. 1.70 crore |
| Total (5 Days) | Rs. 9 crore |
What the Numbers Tell Us?
Pallichattambi, the period action drama headlined by Tovino Thomas, opened with a decent Rs. 3.05 crore on Day 1 — raising hopes that the film could sustain well over the extended weekend. Unfortunately, those hopes were quickly dashed. Day 2 saw a steep fall to Rs. 1.75 crore, and Day 3 dipped even further to Rs. 1.20 crore — a painful slide by any standard.
There was a marginal recovery on Days 4 and 5 (Rs. 1.30 crore and Rs. 1.70 crore respectively), but it wasn’t nearly enough to paint an encouraging picture. A five-day total of Rs. 9 crore gross in Kerala is simply below what’s expected of a Tovino Thomas-led production.
Even a special guest appearance by Prithviraj Sukumaran hasn’t been enough to pull audiences into theatres in significant numbers.
The Vaazha 2 Factor
Let’s be real — timing played a major role here. Vaazha 2, which is now in its third week, is showing absolutely no signs of slowing down and continues to dominate screens in Kerala. Competition from such a powerhouse sequel is brutal for any new release, especially one entering with mixed word-of-mouth. In the Malayalam film industry, known for its discerning audience base, content reception and peer competition together decide a film’s fate very swiftly.
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What’s Next for the Film?
At this stage, Pallichattambi has largely sealed its box office trajectory. The priority now shifts to sustaining at modest levels over the coming weeks to reach a respectable final total. Director Dijo Jose Antony’s film — which also stars Kayadu Lohar, Sudheer Karamana, Baburaj, and Johny Antony among others — will need strong weekday holds and positive audience engagement to recover lost ground.
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FAQs
Q: How much has Pallichattambi collected in its first 5 days at the Kerala box office?
The Tovino Thomas-starrer has grossed a total of Rs. 9 crore in Kerala over its extended first weekend spanning five days.
Q: Why is Pallichattambi underperforming at the box office?
The film faces a double blow of mixed audience word-of-mouth and stiff competition from the blockbuster Vaazha 2, which continues to dominate Kerala screens in its third week.
