In a much-anticipated collaboration between the seasoned actor Mohanlal and director Lijo Jose Pellissery, ‘Malaikottai Vaaliban’ has proven to be a noteworthy success at the box office. Within the initial five days of its release, the film managed to amass over Rs 11 crores.
According to reports from the Sacnilk website, the movie demonstrated consistent performance throughout its first four days, accumulating an estimated net earning of ₹10.80 crores across India.
On the fifth day, the film contributed an additional Rs 65 lakhs to its collection, maintaining a steady pace. ‘Malaikottai Vaaliban’ commenced its box office journey with a promising Rs 5.65 crores on its opening day (1st Thursday), followed by Rs 2.4 crores on the first Friday, Rs 1.5 crores on the first Saturday, and Rs 1.25 crores on the first Sunday.
Monday’s collections brought the 5-day total to Rs 11.45 crores. Breaking down the occupancy statistics, ‘Malaikottai Vaaliban’ recorded an overall 12.81% occupancy in Malayalam theaters on Monday, January 29, 2024.
The specific occupancy rates for the fifth day were reported as follows: Morning Shows – 10.78%, Afternoon Shows – 10.35%, Evening Shows – 13.37%, and Night Shows – 16.74%.
Despite receiving mixed reviews, a segment of the audience is hailing ‘Malaikottai Vaaliban’ as a potential cult classic, predicting that its true impact will be recognized in the years to come.