The Malayalam film 'Athiradi', featuring Tovino Thomas and Basil Joseph, has made a powerful opening at the box office. The movie hit theaters on May 14 and quickly gained momentum through advance bookings. Early reports indicate strong audience turnout across key centers, although it is receiving mixed reviews from some viewers.
'Athiradi' Day 1 Collections and India Breakdown
According to estimates from Sacnilk, the film witnessed a massive jump on Day 1. It earned Rs 5.55 crore net in India on its opening day. This came after a Day 0 collection of Rs 52 lakhs, showing a sharp growth of nearly 967.3 percent. The total India net collection currently stands at Rs 6.07 crore. The India gross figure is Rs 7.04 crore. Overseas markets added Rs 3.50 crore to the total, pushing the worldwide gross collection to Rs 10.54 crore.
Occupancy Trends for 'Athiradi' Across Shows
The occupancy pattern for Day 1 shows good improvement throughout the day. Morning shows opened at 25.67 percent, and afternoon occupancy rose to 36.33 percent. Evening shows further climbed to 45.25 percent. Night shows peaked at 60.83 percent, and the overall occupancy stood at 44.45 percent across 1,915 shows.
State-wise Performance and Worldwide Total of Basil Joseph Starrer
The film performed exceptionally well in Kerala, contributing Rs 5.50 crore on Day 1 alone. Karnataka followed with Rs 55 lakhs, while Tamil Nadu added Rs 22 lakhs. The Rest of India contributed Rs 12 lakhs. Andhra Pradesh and Telangana together brought in Rs 5 lakhs. The total Day 1 gross reached Rs 6.44 crore across India. With combined earnings, the worldwide gross stood at Rs 10.54 crore.
'Athiradi's Storyline and Critical Response
The film follows Samkutty, a spirited student who revives a banned college festival, triggering escalating tensions that turn celebration into chaos. ETimes rated the film 4 out of 5 stars. The review stated: 'Director Arun Anirudhan, known for co-writing Minnal Murali, makes an impressive debut filled with confidence and swagger. Written alongside Paulson Skaria, the film may not offer a completely fresh storyline. Campus politics, festivals, gang clashes, and friendship dramas are familiar territory.'
Disclaimer: The box office numbers and the data in this article are compiled from public and industry sources. All figures are approximate unless explicitly mentioned, offering a fair representation of the movie's box office performance. These totals may change as official studio data is updated or as additional international market reports are finalized. This data is provided for informational and entertainment purposes only.
