The Malayalam multi-starrer Athiradi has officially entered the prestigious 60 Cr Club, becoming one of the biggest Malayalam commercial successes of 2026. Starring Basil Joseph, Tovino Thomas and Vineeth Sreenivasan in lead roles, the film has crossed ₹60 crore at the worldwide box office within two weeks of release.
The movie continues its successful theatrical run with packed shows across Kerala and impressive overseas performance, especially in Gulf markets. Earlier, the film had already crossed the ₹30 crore mark from Kerala alone.
Athiradi Worldwide Box Office Report
| Region | Collection |
|---|---|
| Kerala Gross | ₹30+ Crore |
| Overseas Gross | Strong Gulf & International Performance |
| Worldwide Gross | ₹60+ Crore |
| Status | Entered 60 Cr Club |
One of the Biggest Malayalam Hits of 2026
Released worldwide on May 14, Athiradi opened to highly positive audience response and maintained strong momentum during both its first and second weeks. The film has now become the fifth highest-grossing Malayalam movie globally this year.
The Tamil dubbed version of the film was released on May 22 following the strong response received for the Malayalam version.
A Complete Mass Campus Entertainer
Directed by debutant Arun Anirudhan, Athiradi is designed as a fun-filled mass comedy campus entertainer packed with humor, action and festival vibes. The movie successfully attracted both youth audiences and family viewers.
The chemistry and performances of Basil Joseph, Vineeth Sreenivasan, Tovino Thomas and music director Shaan Rahman have become one of the major highlights of the movie. The energetic screenplay and entertaining narrative helped the film gain excellent word-of-mouth support.
Athiradi Cast
- Basil Joseph
- Tovino Thomas
- Vineeth Sreenivasan
- Riya Shibu
- Darshana Rajendran
- Vishnu Agasthya
- Jio Baby
- Vineeth Thattil
- Sarin Shihab
Technical Crew
| Department | Name |
|---|---|
| Director | Arun Anirudhan |
| Writers | Paulson Skaria, Arun Anirudhan |
| Music | Vishnu Vijay |
| Cinematography | Samuel Henry |
| Editor | Chaman Chacko |
| Production Designer | Manav Suresh |
| Sound Designer | Nixon George |
Strong Overseas Performance
The movie is also performing exceptionally well in overseas markets. Gulf distribution was handled by Truth Global Films, and the film managed to secure excellent occupancy in several international locations.
Trade analysts believe Athiradi may continue its dream theatrical run in the coming weeks if the current audience response remains steady.
Athiradi Continues Dream Run
With strong collections, repeat audience support and positive reviews from viewers, Athiradi has now cemented its place among the major Malayalam commercial entertainers of the year. The film’s success once again proves the growing popularity of youthful mass entertainers in Malayalam cinema.
