Overview
- Industry tracker Sacnilk pegs opening-day net collections at about Rs 6.7–6.75 crore in India, with Malayalam occupancy near 67%, while some trade reports cite roughly Rs 7.25 crore gross in Kerala.
- Pinkvilla, Mid-day and Koimoi report the film as one of 2025’s top Malayalam openers in Kerala, with some placing it second for the year, though final rankings may vary by metric.
- Early estimates suggest a drop on Day 2 to roughly Rs 3.4 crore, with Day 3 starting soft per morning tallies; figures remain provisional and subject to updates through the weekend.
- Reviews lean negative on writing and tone, with specific censure of a double-meaning kidnapping gag that commentators, including Chinmayi Sripaada, called tasteless in the case’s context.
- Social buzz highlights high energy in the first half and loud applause for Mohanlal’s extended cameo, including a Thalapathy Vijay reference, even as boycott calls and ethical criticism persist, including remarks from Bhagyalakshmi.