The Malayalam film 'Athiradi', starring Tovino Thomas, Basil Joseph, and Vineeth Sreenivasan, continues its theatrical journey after a robust opening day. On its second day, the movie amassed Rs 4.25 crore net across 1,776 shows in India. This marks a 23.4 percent dip from Day 1's collection of Rs 5.55 crore net, as per Sacnilk.
Despite the decline, the film has maintained steady momentum at the domestic box office. The India net collection now stands at Rs 10.32 crore, while the India gross has reached Rs 11.97 crore.
Occupancy Trends for 'Athiradi'
The film witnessed strong growth in occupancy as the day progressed. Morning shows recorded 15.92 percent occupancy, which improved to 27.92 percent during afternoon shows. Evening shows saw a further increase to 36.42 percent, and night shows peaked at 55.00 percent occupancy. The overall occupancy for Day 2 was 34.46 percent.
Regional Breakdown of 'Athiradi' Collections
Kerala remains the primary contributor to the film's earnings, adding Rs 4.25 crore to the total gross on Day 2. Other regions reported comparatively modest figures: Andhra Pradesh and Telangana contributed Rs 4 lakhs, Tamil Nadu added Rs 14 lakhs, Karnataka registered Rs 40 lakhs, and the rest of India contributed Rs 10 lakhs. The total Day 2 gross collection stands at Rs 4.93 crore.
Worldwide Box Office: Crossing Rs 21 Crore Milestone
International markets have played a crucial role in the film's global performance. On Day 2, 'Athiradi' collected Rs 4.00 crore from overseas territories, taking the overseas total to Rs 10.00 crore. The worldwide gross has now reached Rs 21.97 crore.
Storyline and Critical Reception of 'Athiradi'
'Athiradi' follows Samkutty, an energetic student who revives a banned college festival. ETimes awarded the film 4 out of 5 stars, stating in a review: '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. However, what makes Athiradi work is its energy, humour, emotional connect, and unapologetic entertainment value.' The review also notes limitations: 'Athiradi heavily revolves around male friendships and male emotions, leaving actresses like Zarin Shihab and Riya Shibu with very little to do beyond supporting the heroes.'
Disclaimer: The box office numbers and 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.
