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Asif Ali's Mirage Sinks at Box Office, Marking Third Consecutive Flop
17 Nov
Summary
- Asif Ali's latest film Mirage incurs huge losses at the box office
- Mirage is the third consecutive box office disaster for the actor
- The crime thriller could only earn ₹5.32 crore against a budget of ₹14 crore

As of November 17th, 2025, Asif Ali's latest film Mirage has incurred huge losses at the box office, marking the actor's third consecutive box office disaster. The crime thriller, which also stars Aparna Balamurli, has ended its theatrical run with a net collection of just ₹5.32 crore in India.
Asif Ali had a successful start to the year with the hit film Rekhachithram, which was the first box office hit for Mollywood in 2025. However, the actor's fortunes have taken a turn for the worse since then, with Mirage being the third consecutive flop in his filmography.
The crime thriller, directed by Jeethu Joseph, was reportedly made on a budget of ₹14 crore. However, it could only earn ₹5.32 crore, resulting in a staggering 62% loss for the producers. The film's total losses amounted to ₹8.68 crore, despite a controlled budget.
Mirage's official synopsis describes it as a story about a woman named Abhirami who seeks her missing fiancé Kiran, joining forces with journalist Aswin. Their investigation reveals an intricate web of secrets, drawing them into a mystery more complex than anticipated. The film has received a rating of 6 on IMDb and is currently streaming on Sony Liv in India.



