Antony Varghese’s latest film ‘Kattalan’ has opened on a strong note at the box office. The action thriller recorded an impressive start on its first day and emerged as one of the notable Malayalam openings of the year.According to Sacnilk, ‘Kattalan’ collected a net of Rs 3.40 crore on Day 1 across 3,358 shows nationwide. The film’s total India gross collection stands at Rs 3.91 crore, while the India net collection remains at Rs 3.40 crore after its opening day run. The film released in multiple languages, but the Malayalam version clearly led the overall performance.
Malayalam version for ‘Kattalan’ drives the collections
The Malayalam version contributed the biggest share to the film’s earnings. It collected Rs 2.85 crore net with an impressive 48 percent occupancy across 1,428 shows.The occupancy figures improved steadily as the day progressed. Morning occupancy stood at 36.42 percent. Afternoon shows recorded 38.50 percent while evening occupancy reached 40.17 percent.The Telugu version collected Rs 20 lakhs with 24.67 percent occupancy. The Hindi version earned Rs 28 lakhs while Tamil collections stood at Rs 5 lakhs. Kannada collections remained low at Rs 2 lakhs.State-wise gross collections were also dominated by Kerala. The state contributed Rs 3.30 crore gross on Day 1. Karnataka added Rs 20 lakhs while Andhra Pradesh and Telangana together contributed Rs 30 lakhs.
‘Kattalan’ story revolves around fear and survival
‘Kattalan’ is set in the village of Aanakolli, where fear spreads after wild elephants begin leaving the forest. The story follows Maari, who first arrives as a saviour for the villagers.However, things take a darker turn as Maari slowly becomes a greater terror than the elephants themselves.
ETimes review for ‘Kattalan’
ETimes praised Antony Varghese’s dedication to the role and acknowledged the performances of several supporting actors. The review stated, “Antony Varghese remains committed throughout, fully inhabiting the physical demands of the role. Performers like Jagadish and Sunil bring familiarity and control to the film’s dramatic spaces.”At the same time, the review noted that several characters lacked depth. “But characters arrive and disappear without leaving much behind. The screenplay sketches people through aggression and survival instinct, rarely pausing long enough to understand them beyond those surfaces.”DISCLAIMER: The box office numbers and the 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 by us for informational and entertainment purposes only.
