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Prithviraj Sukumaran's 'Vilayath Buddha' Crashes at Box Office: What Went Wrong?
Just a week after its release, the much-anticipated Malayalam thriller Vilayath Buddha starring Prithviraj Sukumaran has become the talk of the town—but not for the reasons fans hoped. The film, which opened with high expectations and a strong pre-release buzz, has seen a dramatic fall at the box office, raising questions about its future and the factors behind its underperformance.
Box Office Numbers Tell a Story of Decline
According to the latest reports from The Times of India, Vilayath Buddha earned just ₹20 lakhs on its seventh day, marking a steep drop from its opening numbers. The film's first-week net collection stands at approximately ₹4.60 crore, a far cry from the ₹40 crore budget it reportedly carried.
Day 1 saw a decent ₹2 crore gross, but the numbers plummeted each day, with Day 6 recording only ₹18 lakhs. The occupancy rates have also nosedived, with Thursday's overall Malayalam occupancy at just 10.14%, and morning shows dipping as low as 8.42%.
Why Did the Film Struggle?
Despite strong performances from Prithviraj and Shammy Thilakan, the film faced criticism for its pacing and lengthy runtime. Mixed word-of-mouth and polarized online reactions have further dampened audience turnout. Cyberattacks and negative reviews have also played a role, with the film's producer even accusing certain YouTube channels of resorting to "cyberterrorism" in their reviews.
The film's underperformance is a significant setback for Prithviraj Sukumaran, who has faced two back-to-back disappointments this year, despite a strong run last year.
What's Next for Vilayath Buddha?
With such a steep decline, the film's long-term theatrical prospects look bleak. The industry is now watching closely to see if the film can recover through OTT releases or if it will remain a cautionary tale for big-budget Malayalam thrillers.
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