Will Tovino and Basil’s Massive New Comedy Break Box Office Records This Weekend?
The dynamic duo of Tovino Thomas and Basil Joseph is back at it again, and their latest Malayalam action-comedy, Athiradi, is absolutely setting theaters on fire. Released just a few days ago on May 14, the film has already crossed an incredible ₹33 crore gross worldwide in its first three days alone. Directed by debutant Arun Anirudhan, the story follows a fun, chaotic campus war where an engineering student (Basil) tries to bring back a banned college festival, only to accidentally lock horns with a music-loving local rowdy (Tovino).
With audiences absolutely loving the laugh-out-loud comedy timing and high-energy festival vibes, theaters all across Kerala are seeing packed night shows. As the extended four-day opening weekend wraps up, trade experts predict the film is easily on track to crush the ₹20 crore mark just within Kerala. It has already secured its spot as one of the top three biggest Malayalam openers of 2026, proving once again that whenever Tovino and Basil team up, fans are guaranteed an absolute riot.
