Photographer is a Tamil language psychological thriller released in theatres on 7 August 2026. Written and directed by Ashraf, the film stars Ashraf in the lead role opposite Janani Samathanam.
The story follows a troubled wildlife photographer who enters the mysterious Mathikettan Solai forest in search of a rare natural phenomenon.
This article tracks the latest India gross, worldwide gross and day-wise box office collection of the film.
Photographer Total Box Office Collection
Photographer has collected an estimated ₹0.15 crore India gross and the same amount worldwide so far. India net stands at around ₹0.13 crore with no significant overseas contribution. The film opened on a low note and has seen limited business in its first week.
| Schedule | Amount |
|---|---|
| Opening Day | ₹0.05 Crore |
| First Week | ₹0.13 Crore |
| India Net | ₹0.13 Crore |
| India Gross | ₹0.15 Crore |
| Overseas | ₹0.00 Crore |
| Lifetime WW Collection | ₹0.15 Crore |
Photographer Day Wise Box Office Collection
| Day | Date | India Gross (crore) | Fluctuation (%+/-) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Friday, 7 August 2026 | ₹0.05 | (Opening Day) |
| Day 2 | Saturday, 8 August 2026 | ₹0.03 | -40% |
| Day 3 | Sunday, 9 August 2026 | ₹0.03 | 0% |
| Day 4 | Monday, 10 August 2026 | ₹0.01 | -67% |
| Day 5 | Tuesday, 11 August 2026 | ₹0.01 | 0% |
| Day 6 | Wednesday, 12 August 2026 | ₹0.01 | 0% |
| Day 7 | Thursday, 13 August 2026 | ₹0.01 | 0% |
| Total India Net | – | ₹0.13 crore | – |
| Total India Gross | – | ₹0.15 crore | – |
| Total Worldwide Gross | – | ₹0.15 crore | – |
Photographer 2026 Overview
- Title: Photographer
- Directed by: Ashraf
- Written by: Ashraf
- Produced by: Abdul Basit Syed
- Actor: Ashraf
- Actress: Janani Samathanam
- Other Cast: Karunakaran, Devi Mahesh, Aadukalam Naren, Vela Ramamurthy, Nizhalgal Ravi
- Cinematography: Rayeez Ahmed
- Edited by: RC Pranav
- Music by: Rajkumar Chandrasekaran
- Production Companies: ABS Entertainments
- Distributed by: Data not found
- Release Date: 7 August 2026
- Running Time: 2h 10m
- Country: India
- Language: Tamil
- Film Industry: Kollywood
- Genre: Psychological Thriller
- Censor Rating: UA13+
About The Film
Photographer is a Tamil fantasy mystery thriller directed by Ashraf Ali Mohamed. The film stars Ashraf Ali Mohamed in the lead role, with Nizhalgal Ravi, Aadukalam Naren, Vela Ramamoorthy and Janani Samathanam in important roles.
The film follows Veera, a troubled and obsessive photographer who is determined to prove himself through his work. The story takes Veera into Mathikettan Solai, a mysterious reserve forest, where he attempts to photograph a rare and elusive phenomenon.
His journey into the forest becomes increasingly difficult as he encounters circumstances that go beyond his expectations. The central plot combines photography, mystery and supernatural elements as Veera continues his search.
The film explores Veera’s ambition and his determination to establish himself as a photographer. His journey into the isolated forest forms the main setting for the story, while the mysterious phenomenon becomes an important part of his pursuit.
Ashraf Ali Mohamed has directed the film and also appears in the cast. Rajkumar Chandrasekaran has composed the music, while Rayeez Ahmed has handled cinematography. The film has a reported runtime of 2 hours and 10 minutes and received a U/A certificate from the CBFC.
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