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Athiradi Box Office Collections: Basil Joseph and Tovino Thomas starrer takes BANGER opening, smashes Rs 6 crore on Day 1
Basil Joseph and Tovino Thomas starrer latest action comedy drama, Athiradi, took a phenomenal opening at the Kerala box office. Check out the details.
Malayalam action comedy film, Athiradi, starring Basil Joseph in the lead role, recorded a banger opening at the box office. The movie collected Rs. 6 crore on its debut day, including paid previews. Of this, the action comedy entertainer grossed Rs. 60 lakh in its Wednesday previews and Rs. 5.40 crore on Day 1.
Directed by Arun Anirudhan, the Malayalam film is expected to see a good hold ahead and record a massive opening weekend. The Basil Joseph starrer met with a mainly positive reception among the audience, which is a big plus for the film. Co-starring Tovino Thomas, the movie has the potential to emerge as a Clean Hit venture at the box office.
Box Office Collections of Athiradi in Kerala are as follows:
| Day | Box Office |
| Previews | Rs. 0.60 crore |
| Day 1 | Rs. 5.40 crore |
| Total | Rs. 6.00 crore |
Athiradi follows the story of Samkutty, an enthusiastic and overzealous college student who falls in love with his classmate. Over time, he gains popularity among his peers and decides to revive a long-banned festival at his college.
However, the festival was banned years ago due to the involvement of Sreekuttan Vellayani, a local goon and aspiring singer. As the festival update spreads, the two become involved in a fiery feud that can only end in a full-blown brawl. What happens between them, along with the lore behind the festival’s ban, is explored in the movie.
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Disclaimer: The box office figures, opening-day forecasts, and lifetime collection projections mentioned in this article are subjective trade estimates compiled from various commercial parameters, advance booking trends, and market sentiment. These are purely analytical tracking figures and do not constitute actual, finalized collections or certified accounting statements. Pinkvilla does not make any representation or warranty, express or implied, regarding the pinpoint accuracy or completeness of these projections. No statement in this article is intended to defame, harm, or malign any individual, production house, artist, or commercial entity involved in the making of the film.
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