Athiradi Box Office Collection Day 1: Basil Joseph and Tovino Thomas’ latest Malayalam film, “Athiradi“, was released in theatres on Thursday, May 14, 2026. The film has found another strong opener at the Malayalam box office, as the action entertainer secured over ₹5 crore net, surpassing the opening-day benchmark set by Vaazha 2 (₹4.75 crore).
Alongside Basil Joseph and Tovino Thomas, the film also features Zarin Shihab, Riya Shibu, Vineeth Sreenivasan, Darshana Rajendran, and others.
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Athiradi Box Office Collection Day 1
According to the reputed market tracker Sacnilk.com report, Athiradi garnered ₹52 lakh net on the premiere day at the Indian box office. Sustaining the phenomenal momentum on the full-fledged opening day, the film registered an exceptional ₹5.55 crore net across 1,915 shows at the Indian box office and ranked as the 3rd top opening film in 2026 so far, just behind Aadu 3: One Last Ride – Part 1 (₹5.95 crore).
With the solid premiere collection, Athiradi’s total domestic net figure has reached ₹6.07 crore. Industry trackers are now calling the action-comedy drama one of the biggest commercial surprises of the year, especially considering the rise of massive buzz due to the collaboration between Basil Joseph and Tovino Thomas.
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Athiradi Budget
Reportedly, Basil Joseph‘s Athiradi was made with a budget of ₹30 crore, and the current box office trend indicates the budget amount might recover within the 4-day extended opening weekend.
Top 3 Malayalam Opening Films in 2026
- Patriot: ₹10 Cr
- Aadu 3: One Last Ride – Part 1: ₹5.95 Cr
- Athiradi: ₹5.55 Cr
Day Wise Box Office Collection Breakdown
| Days | Date (All Days) | India Net Collection | Fluctuation (%+/-) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premiere Day | 14th May (1st Thursday) | ₹0.52 Cr | – |
| Day 1 | 15th May (1st Friday) | ₹5.55 Cr | 967.31% |
| All Days | Total | ₹6.07 Cr | – |
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