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Cop Drama Surpasses Rival Film's Box Office Haul
27 Sep
Summary
- Film earned 21.89 crore net in 16 days.
- It surpassed the lifetime collection of Khalifa.
- Positive reviews drove the film's success.
The Malayalam police procedural drama, Pradhama Drishtya Kuttakkar, has achieved remarkable box office success in India. After a modest opening, the film garnered positive critical acclaim and strong word-of-mouth, enabling it to sustain its performance. As of its third weekend, the movie had earned 21.89 crore net, translating to 25.83 crore gross domestically.
This impressive financial performance has seen Pradhama Drishtya Kuttakkar surpass the lifetime box office earnings of Prithviraj Sukumaran's Onam release, Khalifa. While Khalifa garnered a net total of 21.58 crore during its theatrical run, Parvathy Thiruvothu's latest film achieved this milestone in just 16 days. The film's week-wise collection indicates strong momentum, with 11.54 crore in its first week and 8.9 crore in its second.
Directed by Shahad, the film stars Parvathy Thiruvothu as Aleena, a constable who joins the force under compassionate grounds. The narrative takes a turn when a scuffle with a criminal leads to a cover-up attempt by four officers. The script is penned by P. S. Subramanian and Vijesh Thottingal, with production handled by Arjun Selva under 11 Icons Film Productions.
