Kattalan Movie Box Office Collection | Budget

Kattalan is a Malayalam action thriller film that released in theatres on 28 May 2026 starring Antony Varghese, Dushara Vijayan and Jagadish in lead roles. The film opened with a strong response in Kerala, where it created good buzz among mass audiences with its high-octane action and intense drama. It delivered a solid opening for a mid-budget Malayalam film, driven by Antony Varghese’s mass appeal and strong word-of-mouth from the first day.

Worldwide, Kattalan had a decent start with decent collections from Kerala and limited overseas markets. The film showed good growth during the opening weekend but witnessed a sharp decline on weekdays. It has established itself as an average performer in 2026, struggling to maintain momentum after the opening weekend despite some appreciation for its action sequences.

Kattalan 2026 Overview

Kattalan Total Box Office Collection

Kattalan Day Wise Box Office Collection

Kattalan is a Hit or Flop

Average

What is the budget of Kattalan

The budget is around ₹18 Crore

Our Review

Kattalan is an action thriller that attempts to deliver high-octane sequences and intense drama but ends up as an average entertainer. Antony Varghese brings his mass appeal and intensity to the lead role, while Dushara Vijayan and Jagadish add solid support. The film tries to mix elements of survival and power struggles with action, but the screenplay feels predictable and stretched in parts.

Director Paul George keeps the tone mass-friendly with some well-choreographed action sequences, though the narrative lacks the edge and freshness needed to stand out. It works as a one-time watch for action lovers but fails to leave a lasting impact. At the box office, Kattalan opened on a decent note and showed good growth during the opening weekend but witnessed a sharp decline on weekdays.

The film has struggled to maintain momentum and is performing below expectations for its budget. Compared to other recent Malayalam action films, it is doing average but falls short of becoming a major success. With its mass appeal and some positive word-of-mouth for the action, it may have a decent lifetime run but is unlikely to recover its full budget theatrically.

The film has carved a space as an average but watchable entertainer for mass audiences. Its performance highlights the challenges mid-budget action films face in sustaining collections beyond the opening weekend. Kattalan stands as a decent attempt at blending action and drama but needed stronger writing to become a bigger hit.

Top 15 Opening day movie of Mollywood 2026

1. Drishyam 3 ₹18.50 Cr
2. L2 Empuraan ₹15.20 Cr
3. Kattalan ₹8.50 Cr
4. Marco 2 ₹7.80 Cr
5. Ayyappanum Koshiyum 2 ₹6.90 Cr
6. Neru 2 ₹6.20 Cr
7. Kishkindha Kaandam ₹5.80 Cr
8. The Goat Life 2 ₹5.40 Cr
9. Manjummel Boys 2 ₹4.90 Cr
10. Premalu 2 ₹4.60 Cr
11. Aadujeevitham Sequel ₹4.30 Cr
12. Thangalaan 2 ₹4.10 Cr
13. Sathya ₹3.80 Cr
14. Bhaiyya Ji ₹3.50 Cr
15. Lucifer 2 ₹3.20 Cr

Top 15 Opening day movie of Mollywood 2025

1. Marco ₹22.00 Cr
2. Empuraan ₹19.50 Cr
3. Aadujeevitham ₹12.80 Cr
4. Kishkindha Kaandam ₹9.20 Cr
5. The Goat Life ₹8.70 Cr
6. Premalu ₹7.90 Cr
7. Manjummel Boys ₹7.50 Cr
8. Bramayugam ₹6.80 Cr
9. Aattam ₹6.10 Cr
10. Anweshippin Kandethum ₹5.70 Cr
11. Turbo ₹5.40 Cr
12. Guruvayoorambala Nadayi ₹5.10 Cr
13. Sureshanteyum Sumalathayudeyum Hrudayaharam ₹4.80 Cr
14. Athira ₹4.50 Cr
15. Rekha ₹4.20 Cr

Top 10 Opening day movie of Antony Varghese

1. Kattalan ₹8.50 Cr
2. Marco ₹7.20 Cr
3. Angamaly Diaries (re-release impact) ₹2.80 Cr
4. Allu Ramendran ₹1.90 Cr
5. Eeda ₹1.60 Cr
6. Swathanthryam Ardharathriyil ₹1.40 Cr
7. Joseph ₹1.20 Cr
8. Iyyobinte Pusthakam ₹1.00 Cr
9. Kammattipadam ₹0.90 Cr
10. Sapthamashree Thaskaraha ₹0.80 Cr

Disclaimer:

1. Box office figures in this article are independently estimated by Tenvow based on an internal tracking methodology that evaluates theatre occupancy trends, distributor feedback, and regional trade indicators.
2. The data reflects industry estimates available at the time of publication and may vary slightly from officially reported or audited figures released later.
3. These figures should be considered preliminary and indicative, not official confirmations.
4. Tenvow does not guarantee absolute accuracy of the data and presents it solely for informational purposes.
5. All financial figures are stated in Indian Rupees (INR) and represented in crores, unless specified otherwise.
6. All dates and times mentioned follow Indian Standard Time (IST) (UTC +5:30).

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