Mohanlal-Lijo Jose Pellissery’s Film ‘Malaikottai Vaaliban’ Records Decent Opening Day Box Office Collection
Renowned actor Mohanlal’s latest venture, ‘Malaikottai Vaaliban,’ directed by Lijo Jose Pellissery, premiered on Thursday, January 25, to a promising start. According to reports from Sacnilk.com, the debut collaboration between Mohanlal and Lijo Jose Pellissery witnessed an approximate global net revenue of Rs 6.5 crore on its opening day, with a significant portion contributed by its home state.
The film’s first-day collection in Kerala alone reached close to Rs 5.8 crore, while it garnered Rs 14 lakh from Tamil Nadu and Rs 35 lakh from Karnataka. The remaining states in India contributed Rs 15 lakh to the total box office earnings. The film commenced screenings as early as 6:30 am in Kerala.
During morning shows in the home state, the film achieved a 59.81 percent occupancy, which saw a slight dip to 37.09 percent during afternoon shows, and a subsequent increase to 48.62 percent during the evening. The night shows registered a 59.41 percent occupancy. In Kochi, the maximum overall occupancy reached 67.5 percent.
As the film approaches the holiday weekend, expectations are high for an even stronger box office performance. ‘Malaikottai Vaaliban’ received mixed responses on its first day, but with its anticipated release on OTT platforms, the film’s reach is expected to expand.
The film has been rated 3 out of 5 by critics, with praise for its swift and captivating action scenes, impressive cinematography, lively songs, and the dynamic portrayal of the titular character by Mohanlal. Despite some lag in the first half and a somewhat unoriginal storyline, the film has been described as a visual extravaganza with Lijo Jose Pellissery’s signature style evident throughout.