‘Vilaayath Budha’ Opening Weekend Box Office Report: A Promising Start Worldwide
Prithviraj Sukumaran’s latest Malayalam release, Vilaayath Budha, has enjoyed an encouraging opening weekend at the worldwide box office. Backed by strong word-of-mouth and Prithviraj’s star power, the film has managed to draw steady footfalls across regions, particularly in Kerala, where it has performed exceptionally well.According to early estimates, Vilaayath Budha has collected ₹6.45 crore worldwide during its opening weekend. For a film rooted in character-driven storytelling and intense drama, this is considered a solid start, setting the stage for a stable first week.
In Kerala, the film witnessed the strongest response, registering ₹3.45 crore over the weekend. Positive reviews, along with Prithviraj’s compelling performance and the film’s gripping narrative, contributed significantly to the high occupancy in major centres like Kochi, Kozhikode, Trivandrum and Thrissur. The film’s earthy tone and faithful adaptation of the acclaimed novel have also resonated well with the core Malayalam audience.
The Rest of India (ROI) contributed ₹0.50 crore, driven mainly by metro cities with sizable Malayali populations such as Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi and Hyderabad. While the numbers outside Kerala are modest, they reflect the film’s niche appeal and steady support from Malayalam cinema enthusiasts across the country.On the overseas front, Vilaayath Budha has delivered a strong performance with ₹2.50 crore, thanks to its release in key international markets including the UAE-GCC, the US, Canada and parts of Europe. Prithviraj’s global fanbase and the positive critical buzz helped the film score well during its opening weekend abroad.With a worldwide total of ₹6.45 crore, the film has established a solid foundation.
What makes the film’s opening even more impressive is its genre a serious, content-driven drama rather than a commercial entertainer. The coming weekdays will be crucial, but if the strong audience reception continues, Vilaayath Budha could emerge as yet another winner from the Malayalam film industry.
For now, the film’s opening weekend numbers indicate that Vilaayath Budha has struck the right chord with audiences, both in India and overseas.
