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Tovino Thomas & Basil Joseph Starrer Concludes Its Run With 23% Returns

Tovino Thomas & Basil Joseph Starrer Concludes Its Run With 23% Returns

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Athiradi Box Office (Closing Collection) ( Photo Credit – Instagram ) Athiradi, starring Tovino Thomas and Basil Joseph, has concluded its theatrical run as a decent success story. In the pre-release stage, the film generated some buzz, leading to a good start at the box office. Further, due to a decent word of mouth, it maintained the momentum and emerged victorious. Mounted on a budget of 30 crore, it fetched healthy returns and, globally, wrapped up with a gross close to 70 crore. Keep reading for a detailed closing collection report! The Malayalam action comedy was released on May 14. It received mixed to favorable reviews from critics. It was praised for its humor and as a good entertainer, while being criticized for lacking emotional depth. Among ticket-buying audiences, it had a decent word of mouth, which helped it stay in theaters for almost four weeks. How much did Athiradi earn at the worldwide box office? In India, Athiradi opened at 6.07 crore net (including paid previews) and, over its lifetime run, multiplied its opening-day …

To Conclude Its Run As Basil Joseph’s 3rd Highest-Grossing Film

To Conclude Its Run As Basil Joseph’s 3rd Highest-Grossing Film

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Athiradi Worldwide Box Office Day 27: To Wrap Up As Basil Joseph’s 3rd Highest-Grosser(Photo Credit –Instagram) Athiradi, starring Tovino Thomas and Basil Joseph, is in the final stage of its theatrical run, and the ongoing week is probably its last week in theaters. Released on May 14, the film had a decent run at the worldwide box office, fetching a healthy sum in almost four weeks. Currently, it’s the third-highest-grossing film of Basil’s and will finish its journey in the same position. Keep reading for a detailed collection report of day 27! How much did Athiradi earn at the worldwide box office in 27 days? The Malayalam action comedy film has slowed completely, and on the fourth Tuesday, day 27, it scored only 2 lakh in India. Overall, it has earned 36.95 crore net at the Indian box office, as per Sacnilk. It equals 43.6 crore gross. Overseas, it has grossed 24.65 crore. Combining the Indian and overseas gross, the 27-day worldwide box office collection stands at 68.25 crore gross. Here’s the worldwide collection breakdown: …

Is Allu Arjun’s much-awaited film with Basil Joseph based on the superhero Shaktimaan? Team clarifies

Is Allu Arjun’s much-awaited film with Basil Joseph based on the superhero Shaktimaan? Team clarifies

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Ever since Malayalam filmmaker-actor Basil Joseph’s 2021 Tovino Thomas superhero film Minnal Murali became a rage across the country, there has been talk of him adapting the Mukesh Khanna-led 90s TV show Shaktimaan to the silver screen. After Ranveer Singh’s name was rumoured to be attached to the project, there was recently speculation that Basil pitched the script to Allu Arjun. Here’s some clarity. Allu Arjun is the latest star who was rumoured to play Shaktimaan. Is Allu Arjun’s film with Basil Joseph Shaktimaan? On Club FM 94.3, director Arun Anirudhan, who helmed Tovino and Basil’s recent release Athiradi, spoke about working on Shaktimaan with the filmmaker-actor. “Paulson (Skaria) and I were writing the screenplay for Basil’s next directorial. Unfortunately, it did not go on floors. It was supposed to be a massive film, Shaktimaan. I do not know whether it will happen or not; it is quite complicated,” he said. When asked if Basil was invited to Arjun’s brother Allu Sirish’s wedding due to their collaboration, Arun said, “Allu Arjun invited him. He has …

Basil Joseph & Tovino Thomas Already Deliver The 5th Highest Grossing Malayalam Film Of 2026!

Basil Joseph & Tovino Thomas Already Deliver The 5th Highest Grossing Malayalam Film Of 2026!

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Athiradi Worldwide Box Office Day 3: Basil Joseph & Tovino Thomas Starrer Earns Well! (Photo Credit –Instagram) Basil Joseph and Tovino Thomas have brought another hope for Malayalam Cinema, and the global box office is absolutely loving it! Their latest outing, Athiradi, has set a good start, and the film is getting a good audience reception across multiplexes and single screens. As per the latest global reports for Day 3, this dynamic duo has hit a massive milestone in record time. In just 3 days of its theatrical run, the Malayalam film has officially smashed its way into becoming the 5th Highest-Grossing Malayalam Film of 2026 at the worldwide Box Office! Athiradi Worldwide Box Office Athiradi started its box office journey early with special previews and quickly accelerated with positive word-of-mouth. In three days, the film stands at a total net collection of 15.42 crore in India and a gross collection of 34.19 crore worldwide. Check out the day-wise breakdown of the film at the box office (India Net Collection). Day 0: 52 lakh Day …

Tovino Thomas teases about Basil Joseph and Allu Arjun’s movie; Spills the deets on Minnal Murali 2

Tovino Thomas teases about Basil Joseph and Allu Arjun’s movie; Spills the deets on Minnal Murali 2

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Tovino Thomas and Basil Joseph are all set to star together in Athiradi, which is slated for release on May 14, 2026. Ahead of its release, the Minnal Murali duo were spotted together, where Tovino hinted at Basil’s return to directing. Tovino Thomas hints at Basil Joseph’s film with Allu Arjun Speaking to The Hollywood Reporter India, Basil Joseph addressed the possibility of a sequel to Minnal Murali. He said, “I’m not sure about Minnal Murali 2 right now. I’m working on something else at the moment, and that’s taking quite a bit of time.” When asked whether this upcoming project is the one with Allu Arjun, Basil responded that the film is still under discussion and in the planning stage. He added, “I can’t talk about it right now.” In the same conversation, Tovino Thomas spoke about plans for Minnal Murali 2 and joked, “We already had plans for parts two, three, four, and five. I’ve been getting this question everywhere. Give me five or six months… no, but seriously, I will definitely come …

5 Malayalam movies based on books to watch on OTT: Prithviraj Sukumaran’s Aadujeevitham to Basil Joseph’s Ponman

5 Malayalam movies based on books to watch on OTT: Prithviraj Sukumaran’s Aadujeevitham to Basil Joseph’s Ponman

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Malayalam cinema has produced several compelling films over the years, with some of them being adaptations of literary works. If you’re interested in exploring such titles, here’s a list of Malayalam movies based on books that you can watch on OTT. 5 Malayalam Movies Based on Books 1. Aadujeevitham (The GOAT Life) Cast: Prithviraj Sukumaran, Jimmy Jean-Louis, KR Gokul, Amala Paul, Shobha Mohan, Talib Al Balushi Director: Blessy Genre: Survival Drama Where to Watch: Netflix Based on the novel by Benyamin, Aadujeevitham narrates the story of Najeeb Muhammed, an Indian migrant worker who travels to Saudi Arabia in search of work, only to find himself trapped in a life of extreme hardship, herding goats in the desert. The film explores whether he manages to escape and return home. It is inspired by real-life events. 2. Paleri Manikyam: Oru Pathirakolapathakathinte Katha Cast: Mammootty, Mythili, Shweta Menon, Gowri Munjal, Sreenivasan, Siddique, Musthafa Director: Ranjith Genre: Mystery Drama Where to Watch: SunNXT Adapted from the novel by TP Rajeevan, Paleri Manikyam: Oru Pathirakolapathakathinte Katha follows a private detective …

Allu Arjun poses with Basil Joseph at Allu Sirish and Nayanika’s pre-wedding reception, sparks collab rumors

Allu Arjun poses with Basil Joseph at Allu Sirish and Nayanika’s pre-wedding reception, sparks collab rumors

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Allu Sirish and Nayanika Reddy are all set to get into wedlock on March 6, 2026. But since their wedding ceremony would be an intimate affair, the couple decided to host a star-studded soiree before their wedding. Among the biggies who attended the gala recently was actor-filmmaker Basil Joseph. After visuals of him posing with Allu Arjun went viral online, curious fans wanted to know if a new project is in the offing. Allu Sirish poses with Basil Joseph at Allu Sirish-Nayanika’s pre-wedding soiree Many big names from the South Indian film industry gathered under one roof to celebrate the coming together of Allu Sirish and Nayanika Reddy. Among them was Malayalam actor-director Basil Joseph, who came to wish the couple for their future together. But as soon as he posed with Allu Arjun on stage, excited fans speculated if there was any movie in the making. In the viral picture that grabbed eyeballs, Basil looked dapper in an emerald green jacket, which he paired with a black shirt and matching pants. Next to him …

Thalaivar173: Basil Joseph to play Rajinikanth’s son in Cibi Chakaravarthi’s movie? Find out

Thalaivar173: Basil Joseph to play Rajinikanth’s son in Cibi Chakaravarthi’s movie? Find out

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Rajinikanth is gearing up for the release of his next movie, Jailer 2, directed by Nelson Dilipkumar. As the film is expected to be released in mid-2026, the actor is likely to begin shooting for his next project, tentatively titled Thalaivar173, in April 2026. Now, it appears that Basil Joseph might play a key role in the film. Basil Joseph to appear alongside Rajinikanth in Thalaivar173? According to online buzz, the team of Thalaivar173 is set to include a Malayalam actor in the cast, with the makers reportedly eyeing Basil Joseph for the role. The Ponman actor is apparently being considered to play Rajinikanth’s son in the movie. Additionally, Priyanka Arul Mohan, who previously worked with director Cibi Chakaravarthi in the movie Don, is also being considered for an important role. However, no official confirmation has been made yet. Recently, the director clarified that they are planning to begin shooting the movie in April 2026, with reports suggesting it may be released for Pongal 2027. Earlier, the superstar himself revealed plans to begin shooting his …

Athiradi Release Date: Tovino Thomas, Basil Joseph and Vineeth Sreenivasan’s film to hit theaters on May 14, 2026

Athiradi Release Date: Tovino Thomas, Basil Joseph and Vineeth Sreenivasan’s film to hit theaters on May 14, 2026

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Tovino Thomas, Basil Joseph, and Vineeth Sreenivasan are all set to appear together in co-lead roles in the movie Athiradi. The makers have now confirmed that the film will be released on May 14, 2026. Athiradi Release Date The official release date of Athiradi was confirmed by the makers via a social media post. Sharing the update, the team wrote, “The celebrations begin now! A film directed by Arun Anirudh and produced by Dr. Ananthu S & Basil Joseph, under the banners of Basil Joseph Entertainment and Dr. Ananthu.Entertainments. Releasing May 14th, 2026. Let the fireworks begin.” Here’s the official post: The upcoming movie is directed by Minnal Murali co-writer Arun Anirudhan, who co-wrote the screenplay along with Paulson Skaria. While Premalu fame Vishnu Vijay composes the film’s music and background score, Samuel Henry handles the cinematography. Chamman Chacko serves as the editor. Athiradi marks actor-director Basil Joseph’s debut as a producer in Malayalam cinema and is co-produced by Tovino Thomas and filmmaker Sameer Thahir. Apart from Tovino, Basil, and Vineeth, the movie is also …

Maranamass Ending Explained: How did Basil Joseph’s black comedy film conclude after chaotic events?

Maranamass Ending Explained: How did Basil Joseph’s black comedy film conclude after chaotic events?

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Maranamass, starring Basil Joseph, had hit the big screens on April 10, 2025. The black comedy spoof film is now available for streaming on SonyLIV a month after its theatrical release. The story of the Basil Joseph starrer starts off with the state of Kerala being under the fear of a serial murderer known as the Banana Killer. The man is known to vanquish old men and stuff a banana inside their mouth after killing them. Amid fear, police officers suspect that the killer is a young man called Luke PP. The man is infamous in his area due to his troublesome nature, even going as far as trying to sell the local police station online. Amidst these happenings, his girlfriend Jessy dumps him. On the other hand, it is revealed that SK, a government employee, is the actual Banana Killer who is eyeing his final target, Keshava Kuruppu, a perverted old man. In a twist of various chaotic events, Kuruppu and SK inadvertently come together and board a bus. In the same bus, Jessy …