Tovino Thomas’ Narivetta director SLAMS claim of Malayalam cinema having only 15 hits: ‘Like tying a dog next to a haystack’
Tovino Thomas-starrer Narivetta was released in theaters on May 23, 2025, and is said to have been a hit at the box office. However, according to the Kerala Film Producers’ Association, Malayalam cinema had only 15 hit ventures in 2025, excluding Narivetta. Now, its director, Anuraj Manohar, has hit back at them, claiming that the film was a success and revealing that the makers are even ready to publish their bank account details. Narivetta director Anuraj Manohar reacts to association claims Taking to his official social media handles, Anuraj Manohar wrote a long note, stating that his film was a box office success, with the first-time producers earning a profit from the venture. The note read: “Narivetta, which I directed, was released in May this year. It is a film that was taken to almost all the leading producers here and was rejected by them. As a filmmaker, searching for producers is natural. It was during such a search, driven by belief in the film, that Indian Cinema Company agreed to produce the movie.” “Narivetta …
