The much-anticipated action drama 'Vrusshabha', starring Malayalam superstar Mohanlal, has gotten off to a shockingly poor start at the box office. The film's opening day collections in India were a meager Rs 61 lakhs, as reported by industry tracking sources. This weak performance has sent shockwaves through the industry and among fans who had high expectations for the project.
Disappointing Box Office Numbers Across Languages
According to data from the Sacnilk website, the worldwide collection for the first day stood at approximately Rs 70 lakhs. A language-wise breakdown reveals a uniformly poor response. The Malayalam version netted the highest share at Rs 46 lakhs, but this figure is still considered extremely low for a star of Mohanlal's stature. The Telugu dubbed version managed only Rs 13 lakhs, while the Hindi version saw negligible footfall, scraping together a mere Rs 2 lakhs. These numbers clearly indicate that the film failed to attract audiences across all its released linguistic markets on the crucial first day.
Cast, Crew, and Harsh Social Media Backlash
'Vrusshabha' is directed by Nanda Kishore and features Mohanlal in the lead. The supporting cast includes Ragini Dwivedi, Neha Saxena, Ramachandra Raju, Mohammad Ajum Ali, and Nayan Sarika. The film's technical crew includes cinematographer Antony Samson and music composer Sam C.S. Despite being promoted as a major action spectacle, the audience reaction has been overwhelmingly negative.
Twitter erupted with criticism soon after the first shows. While a handful of viewers appreciated Mohanlal's performance, the dominant sentiment was one of severe disappointment and anger. One user did not mince words, calling the film "Worse than Barroz! ABSOLUTE CRAP!" Another tweet urged the actor, "It’s high time @Mohanlal to stop committing such crap OL films." Criticisms were also directed at the director, with one comment stating, "A worst director can provide worst performance to a good actor."
The negative reviews were not confined to India. A viewer from the United States shared a dismal experience: "Watched #Vrusshabha today in US. Only 3 people in theater. What a horrendous movie… every scene is cringe. The VFX looks so bad and the BGM is so loud. Worst story and dead screenplay. Worse than Barroz! CRAP! 0.15/5."
A Rocky Start Demands Reflection
The disastrous opening of 'Vrusshabha' presents a significant setback. The combination of abysmal box office figures and scathing public feedback on platforms like Twitter paints a clear picture of a film that has failed to connect with its audience. The project, which carried the weight of a major star and was marketed as a large-scale entertainer, has clearly not lived up to its hype. The industry will now be watching closely to see if there is any miraculous recovery over the weekend or if this marks one of the most notable commercial failures in recent Malayalam cinema involving a top-tier actor.
