# Mohanlal's **Vrusshabha** Shocks Fans with Record-Low Opening: Just ₹61 Lakhs on Day 1! Is the invincible Mohanlal finally facing his box office nemesis? The Malayalam superstar's latest epic action flick **Vrusshabha** opened to a dismal ₹61 lakhs net in India on its first day, marking his **lowest opening ever**.[1]
Released on Christmas Day 2025 as Mohanlal's fifth film of the year, **Vrusshabha** was mounted on a massive **₹70 crore budget**, promising grand VFX and period fantasy action directed by Nanda Kishore.[2][3] Yet, it barely scraped together ₹70 lakhs worldwide, with Malayalam leading at ₹46 lakhs, Telugu at ₹13 lakhs, and Hindi dubbing a pitiful ₹2 lakhs.[1] This comes after Mohanlal's stellar 2025 run with hits like *L2: Empuraan*, *Thudarum*, and *Hridayapoorvam*, which collectively grossed nearly ₹600 crore globally.[3] Social media is ablaze with scathing reviews: "Only 3 people in theater. What a horrendous movie… every scene is cringe. The VFX looks so bad and the BGM is so loud. Worst story and dead screenplay. Worse than Barroz! CRAP! 0.15/5."[1] Even Nivin Pauly's horror-comedy *Sarvam Maya* outpaced it, grabbing stronger openings and positive buzz while **Vrusshabha** struggled to hit ₹1 crore in Kerala alone.[3] Trade experts warn the film needs at least **₹70 crore net in India** to break even, with **₹140 crore** for a clean hit—numbers that now seem like a distant dream amid poor word-of-mouth and lackluster promotions.[2][4] Advance bookings were shockingly low at under ₹35 lakhs worldwide and just ₹6 lakhs in Kerala, leaving fans baffled and industry insiders perplexed.[3][4] Will **Vrusshabha** bounce back, or is it the end of Mohanlal's golden streak? The pan-Indian release in Malayalam, Telugu, and Hindi hoped for a holiday boost, but empty theaters tell a different story.[1] **What do you think—overhyped flop or hidden gem waiting to explode? Drop your thoughts in the comments below, share this post with fellow Mohanlal fans, and let's debate if this is just a holiday hiccup!**
Citations
1.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/vrusshabha-box-office-collections-day-1-mohanlal-film-records-lowest-opening-ever-film-mints-only-rs-61-lakhs-in-india/articleshow/126180852.cms
2.https://www.koimoi.com/box-office/vrusshabha-box-office-mohanlal-starrer-needs-to-earn-60-crore-to-enter-the-safe-zone/
3.https://www.republicworld.com/entertainment/malayalam-cinema/nivin-pauly-s-sarvam-maya-outpaces-vrusshabha-at-box-office-as-mohanlal-starrer-struggles-to-collect-1-crore-on-day-1
4.https://www.filmibeat.com/malayalam/news/2025/vrusshabha-box-office-collections-day-1-prediction-mohanlal-starrer-to-make-an-underwhelming-opening-493980.html
5.https://www.sacnilk.com/news/Vrusshabha_2025_Box_Office_Collection_Day_Wise_Worldwide
6.https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/vrusshabha/box-office/
7.https://www.imdb.com/news/ni65633322/
8.https://tenvow.com/box-office/vrusshabha-movie-collection-budget-ott/
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