Eko continues its successful run in theatres, recording strong day-to-day ticket bookings and receiving positive responses from audiences and critics. The Malayalam mystery thriller, made by the team behind Kishkindha Kaandam, is also attracting attention beyond Kerala, with encouraging responses from other Indian states and international markets.
Directed by Dinjith Ayyathan and written and shot by Bahul Ramesh, Eko features Sandeep Pradeep in a prominent role. Produced by M.R.K. Jayaram under the banner of Aaradhya Studios, the film has maintained strong momentum following its theatrical release.
Eko Movie – Box Office, Cast and Crew
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Movie | Eko |
| Genre | Mystery Thriller |
| Director | Dinjith Ayyathan |
| Writer & Cinematographer | Bahul Ramesh |
| Producer | M.R.K. Jayaram |
| Production Banner | Aaradhya Studios |
| Cast | Sandeep Pradeep, Vineeth, Narain, Ashokan, Binu Pappu, Saheer Mohammed, Biana Momin, Zhi Fei, Ranjith Sankar, Sreelakshmi and Others |
| Music | Mujeeb Majeed |
| Editing | Suraj E.S. |
| Art Direction | Sajeesh Thamarassery |
| Audiography | Vishnu Govind |
| OTT Platform | Netflix |
| OTT Release Date | To Be Announced |
Eko Records Strong Growth in Ticket Bookings
The theatrical performance of Eko has been particularly notable for its day-to-day growth in ticket bookings.
On BookMyShow, the film recorded 37.1K ticket bookings on Day 1. The number increased considerably on the following day, reaching 97.44K, before climbing further to 103.26K.
The strong booking trend demonstrates the growing audience interest surrounding the film after its opening. On Sunday, Eko also reached the top of the BookMyShow charts as the most-booked movie in India.
Beyond Kerala, the film has been witnessing houseful and fast-filling shows in several other Indian markets. The response from international territories has also contributed to the movie’s theatrical momentum.
KPAC Leela’s Voice in Eko
Veteran actress K. P. A. C. Leela, who delivered a memorable performance in the Malayalam horror mystery short film Granny, also contributed to Eko. K. P. A. C. Leela provided the Malayalam dubbing voice for Biana Momin’s character in the movie, adding another interesting connection to the film’s performance team.
Eko Reviews and Audience Response
Eko has received encouraging responses from both audiences and critics, helping the film build momentum through word of mouth.
The mystery thriller comes from the creative team associated with Kishkindha Kaandam. Director Dinjith Ayyathan and writer-cinematographer Bahul Ramesh once again collaborate on a story driven by mystery and atmosphere.
Sandeep Pradeep’s performance has emerged as one of the major talking points surrounding the film. The supporting cast also contributes significantly, with Vineeth, Narain, Ashokan, Binu Pappu, Saheer Mohammed, Biana Momin, Zhi Fei, Ranjith Sankar and Sreelakshmi appearing in important roles.
When Will Eko Release on OTT?
Netflix has secured the streaming rights of Eko. The movie will become available for online viewing on the platform following its theatrical run.
The Eko OTT release date has not yet been announced. Viewers waiting to watch the movie online will therefore have to wait for confirmation of its digital premiere date.
Technical Team Behind Eko
Along with its performances and mystery-driven narrative, the technical departments are another important part of Eko. Mujeeb Majeed has composed the music, while Suraj E.S. handles editing. Sajeesh Thamarassery is responsible for art direction, with Vishnu Govind handling audiography.
The other crew members include Shafi Chemmad as production controller, Rasheed Ahmed for makeup, Sujith Sudhakaran for costume design and Sandeep Sashidharan as project designer.
Color Planet Studios handles DI, with Sreek Warrior serving as colorist. Mahesh Bhuvanend handled the teaser cut, while Sagar serves as chief associate director. IVF-X handles VFX and Rinson M.B. is responsible for still photography.
Vivek Ranjith handles subtitles, Icon Cinemas handles distribution, Yellow Tooths is responsible for publicity designs, Snakeplant handles visual promotions, and Pratheesh Sekhar serves as PRO.
Eko Maintains Its Theatrical Momentum
The significant rise from 37.1K first-day BookMyShow ticket bookings to more than 100K daily bookings highlights the momentum Eko gained after its opening.
Positive audience response, strong performances and the association with the team behind Kishkindha Kaandam have helped the movie expand its reach. With its theatrical run continuing and Netflix confirmed as the streaming platform, the next major update for Eko will be the announcement of its OTT release date.
