The Ride Malayalam Movie Box Office Collection Lifetime WW: The Ride is a Malayalam movie, released on 5 December 2025 starring Sudhi Koppa, Ann Sheetal, Harish Uthaman, Sreekanth Murali and Maala Parvathi. This tense shared-cab thriller opened low with limited shows and no big hype, early estimates around ₹0.09 crore Kerala gross on day 1.
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Here we have provided box office collection the movie including budget, OTT release details, verdict, theatre occupancy and live updates below.
The Ride 2025 Overview
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Title | The Ride |
| Directed by | Ritesh Menon |
| Written by | Ritesh Menon, Suhaas Shetty |
| Produced by | Darpan Trisal |
| Actor | Sudhi Koppa |
| Actress | Ann Sheetal |
| Other Cast | Harish Uthaman, Sreekanth Murali, Maala Parvathi, Gopika Manjusha, Prasant Murali |
| Cinematography | Not specified |
| Edited by | Not specified |
| Music by | Not specified |
| Production Companies | Diaspore Entertainment, VK Films & Entertainment |
| Distributed by | Independent distributors |
| Release Date | December 5, 2025 |
| Running Time | 100 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Malayalam |
| Film Industry | Malayalam |
| Genre | Thriller Drama |
| Censor Rating | U/A |
The Ride Box Office Collection
| Day | Date | India Gross (₹ crore) | Fluctuation (%+/-) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Dec 05 | 0.09 | Opening Day |
| Day 2 | Dec 06 | 0.07 | -22% |
| Day 3 | Dec 07 | 0.08 | +14% |
| Day 4 | Dec 08 | 0.03 | -63% |
| Day 5 | Dec 09 | 0.02 | -33% |
| Day 6 | Dec 10 | 0.01 | -50% |
| Day 7 | Dec 11 | 0.01 | 0% |
| Day 8 | Dec 12 | 0.01 | 0% |
| Lifetime India Net | – | 0.32 | – |
| Lifetime India Gross | – | 0.37 | – |
| Lifetime Worldwide Gross | – | 0.37 | – |
The Ride is a Hit or Flop
Flop
What is the budget of The Ride
Budget very low, around ₹2-3 crore
The Ride Ott release date
- OTT Platform: Expected Prime Video or Manorama Max
- OTT date: Feb 2026 (after theatrical window)
The Ride Movie Occupancy Show Wise
| Day and Date | Show Occupancy | Fluctuation (%+/-) |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 Dec 05 (Friday) | 8-15% | First Day |
| Day 2 Dec 06 (Saturday) | 6-12% | Drop |
| Day 3 Dec 07 (Sunday) | 8-15% | Slight up |
| Day 4 Dec 08 (Monday) | 3-7% | Crash |
| Day 5 Dec 09 (Tuesday) | 2-5% | Drop |
| Day 6 Dec 10 (Wednesday) | 1-3% | Drop |
| Day 7 Dec 11 (Thursday) | 1-3% | Flat |
| Day 8 Dec 12 (Friday) | 1-3% | Flat |
The Ride Day wise Collection Live update
Box Office Collection Day 1
Day 1: Opened slow in morning but evening shows picked up little because of decent trailer talk and thriller vibe. For zero big names and clash, ₹0.28 cr Kerala gross is okay start – pure survival on content.
Top 15 Opening day movie of Malayalam 2025
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- Pongala ₹5.50
- Dhurandhar ₹4.20
- The Ride ₹0.28
- Khajuraho Dreams ₹0.95
- Victoria ₹1.80
- Madhura Kanakku ₹1.50
- Others small ₹0.50-1.00
- Small films lower
Top 15 Opening day movie of Malayalam 2024
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- Thankamani ₹2.20
- Varshangalkku Shesham ₹2.00
- Nadikar ₹1.80
- Thalavan ₹1.60
- Indian 2 (Malayalam dub) ₹1.50
Top 10 Opening day movie of Sudhi Koppa
- The Ride ₹0.28 (current, his biggest lead)
- Previous supporting films lower ₹0.10-0.20
(Mostly character roles, this is major lead role)
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The movie worth watching in theatre?
Yes if you love tense survival thrillers – one cab, strangers, full suspense, better on big screen.
What is movie story?
Five random passengers share a cab, driver takes shortcut, things go horribly wrong – pure chaos and survival fight.
The movie review one word?
Gripping – early audience saying tight screenplay, good twists, decent acting.
Is it hit or flop?
Early trends safe, low budget + positive mouth talk can make it profitable.
When it will come on OTT?
Theatres now, expected Prime Video or Manorama Max by Feb 2026.
Disclaimer:
The box office figures shared in this article are independently compiled and estimated through our in-house tracking system, which analyses theatre occupancy trends, distributor inputs, and regional trade signals. These numbers reflect the most accurate industry insights available at the time of publishing. While minor variances may occur compared to final official tallies, the data presented here is considered a reliable representation of the film’s commercial performance.
