Vaazha 2 Reigns Supreme While Patriot Falters: Mollywood Box Office Verdicts 2026

May 24, 2026 user

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Mollywood’s 2026 ride has been nothing short of dramatic—from record‐shattering sequels to unexpected misfires. Kerala’s film industry delivered a mix of powerhouse performances and box office disappointments. Buckle up as we unveil the latest earnings, weekend tallies, and verdicts that define success in Mollywood this year.

Chart‐Toppers and Blockbusters

Vaazha 2: A Super Duper Hit

Leading the pack, Vaazha 2 stormed past the ₹200 cr mark worldwide, racking up a staggering ₹129.4 cr in India alone. With an opening week of over ₹55 cr, this sequel has solidified its status as a “Super Duper Hit.”

Drishyam 3 and Aadu 3: Sequels That Deliver

Fans flocked to theatres for Drishyam 3, which has grossed nearly ₹118 cr globally and continues its strong run. Likewise, Aadu 3 crossed the ₹120 cr threshold, boasting a ₹36.6 cr start in its first eight days and earning the “Super Hit” badge.

Steady Earners and Mid‐Tier Winners

Athiradi and Chatha Pacha

Athiradi clocked in a healthy ₹59.7 cr worldwide, securing a “Plus” verdict after recovering costs and generating modest profit. Chatha Pacha also joined the plus zone with a ₹33.5 cr haul, thanks to a spirited opening.

Dance Drama Triumphs

Bharathanatyam 2 Mohiniyattam sprang a surprise by more than doubling its budget, earning a “Super Hit” tag with ₹40.6 cr worldwide. Prakambanam, another sleeper success, joined the super‐hit club with steady collections.

Surprises and Shortfalls

Patriot’s Unexpected Drop

Despite a strong ₹10 cr debut day, Patriot couldn’t sustain momentum, closing at ₹80.5 cr worldwide and landing in the “Flop” category after heavy investment.

Underperformers

Pallichattambi, Pratichaya, Sambhavam Adhyayam Onnu and several others failed to recover 50% of their budgets, earning a flop verdict. Pennu Case and Masthishka Maranam also stumbled behind projections.

How Mollywood Verdicts Work

Super Duper Hit: 200%+ returns and ₹100 cr+ gross
Super Hit: 150%+ returns
Hit: 100% return
Plus: Break‐even plus profit
Average: Recovers cost
Losing: <50% loss
Flop: ≥50% loss

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