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Malayalam Box Office: February 2025 Faces Massive Losses! ( Photo Credit – YouTube )

The Malayalam film industry might have churned out six successful films at the box office in the year 2025, but the month of February arrived with a massive loss for Mollywood, with as many as 17 films released in the theaters. Out of these 17 films, 11 were huge disasters! The cumulative budget of these 17 films was 75.23 crore, and they together contributed 23.55 crore as Kerala’s theater share.

Biggest Loss-Making Film

The biggest film that churned out a loss at the box office was Lovedale, which contributed only 10K as theater revenue. While the film was made on a budget of a massive 1.60 crore, churning out a loss of 99.9%

As per a report by Onmanorama, even in the month of January, only one film succeeded at the box office. “Rekhachithram‘ directed by Jofin T Chacko, was the only hit among the 28 movies released in January,...

Rekhachithram Streaming Update (Photo Credit – Facebook)

The Malayalam crime thriller Rekhachithram is now available for streaming on Sony Liv. Starring Asif Ali and Anaswara Rajan in lead roles, the film has captivated audiences with its gripping storyline. Directed by Jofin T. Chacko, the screenplay is written by John Manthrikal, while the story is penned by Ramu Sunil. The movie is produced by Kavya Film Company and Ann Mega Media.

The film features an ensemble cast, including Manoj K. Jayan, Siddique, Jagadish, Saikumar, Harisree Ashokan, Indrans, and Nishanth Sagar in pivotal roles. The music and background score are composed by Mujeeb Majeed, the cinematography is handled by Appu Prabhakar, and Shameer Muhammed is the editor.

Released in theaters on January 9, 2025, Rekhachithram received positive reviews from critics and emerged as the highest-grossing Malayalam film of the year so far, earning over ₹55 crore worldwide. It has become one of Asif Ali’s biggest...

Directed by Jofin T. Chacko, “Rekhachithram” (2025) is a neat thriller with scrupulous attention to detail, fitting a remarkable police procedural. With a significant focus on the “hows” and “whys” of the mystery rather than the “whos,” the Malayalam film craftily peels the layers of the riddle to reveal the ugly truth — all signs of a great mystery thriller. As the main incident is set around the fictional shooting events of a very real Malayalam film, “Kathodu Kathoram,” featuring the legendary Mammootty, “Rekhechithram” will be of particular interest to cinephiles harboring a fondness for Malayalam cinema.

Rekhachithram (2025) Movie Synopsis & Plot Summary:

The opening scene shows two boys walking along a misty path in the jungle. One of the boys, the younger one, tells the other that he has seen his father act in a movie. In this scene, his father, along with three other men, carries a body into the jungle...

Rekhachithram Worldwide Box Office (Closing Collection) (Photo Credit – Instagram)

The first super-hit of Mollywood in 2025, Rekhachithram, has ended its big-screen journey ahead of its Ott premiere. Starring Asif Ali, Anaswara Rajan, and others in key roles, the film exceeded all expectations and turned out to be a blockbuster success at the worldwide box office. It comfortably crossed the 50 crore milestone, backed by a solid response from the overseas market. Now, as it has wrapped up the theatrical run, let’s look at the closing collection!

Reception of the film

Directed by Jofin T. Chacko, the Malayalam mystery crime thriller was theatrically released on January 9, 2025. Upon its release, it received mostly positive reviews from critics. In addition to the entire cast’s performances, critics and the ticket-buying audience praised the direction, story, and screenplay. It was hailed as one of the best Malayalam films in recent times.

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Was Ponman Meant For Fahadh Faasil Instead Of Basil Joseph? ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Last year, Basil Joseph was one of the most successful actors in the Malayalam film industry in terms of theatrical hits. He played prominent roles in several well-received films, including Sookshmadarshini, Guruvayoor Ambalanadayil, and Nunakkuzhi. However, his first release this year, Pravinkoodu Shappu, was a major box office failure despite generating strong pre-release hype. His second film of the year, Ponman, is currently performing well in theatres.

In a recent interview with India Today, Basil shared an interesting revelation—he wasn’t the first choice for his role in Ponman. The makers initially approached Fahadh Faasil, but due to scheduling conflicts, Fahadh had to turn it down, leading them to offer the role to Basil instead. The actor also admitted that the role was challenging since it wasn’t originally meant for him. “It was also very...

Rekhachithram’s Unique Inspiration ( Photo Credit – YouTube )

Rekhachithram was the only financially successful Malayalam film released in January 2025. The film stood out for its unique premise, blending historical fiction with an alternate take on real events, seamlessly intertwining fact and imagination.

One of the film’s biggest talking points was its use of artificial intelligence to recreate Mammootty from the 1980s. While the attempt was impressive, something was slightly off—the digital recreation wasn’t convincing enough and couldn’t fully capture the essence of the legendary actor.

The story of Rekhachithram revolves around the exhumation of a decades-old skeleton, which turns out to be that of a girl who appeared in a song sequence from the 1985 film Kathodu Kathoram. The discovery sparks an investigation decades later, unraveling a mystery deeply connected to the classic film.

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Rekhachithram Worldwide Box Office Day 33(Photo Credit – YouTube)

The Asif Ali starrer Malayalam mystery thriller Rekhachithram enjoyed a glorious run at the box office, emerging as the first super-hit film of Mollywood. However, the collection for the movie has slowed down now, with the numbers mostly being on the lower levels. Let us take a look at the box office collection of the film on its 33rd day.

Rekhachithram Worldwide Box Office Collection Day 33

On its 33rd day, the Asif Ali starrer earned a mere 2 lakhs. It witnessed a sharp drop of 60% since it had amassed 5 lakhs on the previous day. The total India net collection of the film now stands at 26.4 crores.

Including the taxes, the gross collection of Rekhachithram comes to 31.15 crores. The movie earned 24.3 when it comes to the overseas collection. The worldwide collection of the movie now comes to 55.45 crores. With the day-wise collection of the film now drastically reduced,...

Rekhachithram Worldwide Box Office Day 31 (Photo Credit – Instagram)

The Asif Ali starrer Malayalam mystery thriller Rekhachithram has slowed down at the box office but has nevertheless weaved a phenomenal success story. It has also turned out to be the first super-hit film of Mollywood in 2025. Let us take a look at the box office performance of the film on its 31st day.

Rekhachithram Worldwide Box Office Collection Day 31

On its 31st day, the movie earned around 3 lakhs, according to Sacnilk. This was a good jump of around 50% since the film had earned 2 lakhs on its previous day. The total India net collection of the film now stands at 26.33 crores.

Including the taxes, the Asif Ali starrer earned 31.06 crores when it comes to the gross collection. Rekhachithram amassed an impressive 24.3 crores when it comes to the overseas collection. The worldwide collection of the film now comes to 55.36 crores.

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Rekhachithram Box Office Triumph ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

New Delhi: Actor Manoj K. Jayan, known for his role as Vincent aka Vakkachan in the popular film Rekhachithram, recently shared his surprise at the film’s incredible success, which has surpassed ₹75 crore at the global box office just 25 days after its release. Reflecting on his experience with the film, Jayan confessed that he never anticipated it would achieve such blockbuster status.

“My first day as a Vakkachan in Rekhachichithram… first shot, I didn’t think that I would start acting in a movie which is going to get 75 crores + collection,” Jayan shared, highlighting the unexpected success of the film, which has already made a significant impact on audiences across Kerala, Chennai, and Bangalore. Rekhachithram marks a substantial return for Jayan to the big screen after a considerable hiatus, and his performance as the villain has garnered acclaim from critics and audiences.

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Longing to watch something different from action or rom com? Then, Rekhachithram is going to be the best pick for you. Yes, this South Indian crime thriller movie hit the silver screens in January, and after garnering a buzz at the box office, Rekhachithram is finally ready to take its most awaited Ott release on February 5, 2025. Through this blog post, let’s take a deeper look into the thrilling ride of Rekhachithram, which is filled with mystery and suspense.

Quick Rundown of the Movie: Rekhachithram

Rekhachithram is a Malayalam language movie starring Asif Ali and directed by Jofin T. Chacko. The movie is produced by Venu Kunnappily under the banner of production companies Kavya Film Company and Ann Mega Media. Apart from featuring Asif Ali in the main lead role, the cast of the movie also includes Anaswara Ranjan and Manoj K. Jayan. The music composition of the movie was headed by Mujeeb Majeed,...

Rekhachithram Worldwide Box Office Collection Day 19 (Photo Credit – Instagram)

The Malayalam mystery thriller film Rekhachithram continues to rake a moolah at the box office. The Asif Ali starrer also gained a whopping 300% plus returns with its latest collection. Let us take a look at the box office collection of the film on its 19th day.

Rekhachithram Worldwide Box Office Collection Day 19

On its 19th day, the Asif Ali starrer earned around 19 lakhs. This was quite a prominent drop of almost 76% as it had garnered 81 lakhs on its previous day. The total India net collection of the film now stands at 25.15 crores.

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Including the taxes, the gross collection of the Asif Ali starrer comes to 29.67 crores.

Rekhachithram Worldwide Box Office Collection Day 14 ( Photo Credit – YouTube )

The Asif Ali starrer Malayalam mystery thriller film Rekhachithram is yet another successful offering from Mollywood. The movie is continuing to rage a storm at the box office. Let us take a look at the box office performance of the film on its 14th day.

Rekhachithram Worldwide Box Office Collection Day 14

On its 14th day, the Asif Ali starrer earned around 40 lakhs. This was a drop of almost 17% since the film had earned 47 lakhs on its previous day. The total India net collection of the film now stands at 22.97 crores.

At the same time, the gross collection of the film stands at 27.10 crores. The film earned a decent 23 crores when it came to the overseas collection. The worldwide collection of Rekhachithram now comes to 50.1 crores. The movie has now crossed 50 crores on its 14th day. Going by the positive word of mouth,...

Rekhachithram Worldwide Box Office Collection Day 12 (Photo Credit – Instagram)

The Malayalam mystery crime thriller Rekhachithram has witnessed a stellar run at the box office. Not only this, but the Asif Ali starrer has also become the first big hit of Mollywood in 2025. Here is taking a look at the box office performance of the movie on its 12th day.

Rekhachithram Worldwide Box Office Collection Day 12

The Asif Ali starrer earned 50 lakhs on its 12th day when it came to its day-wise collection. This was a drop of almost 72% as the movie had garnered 1.85 crores on its previous day. The total India net collection of the film now stands at 22.1 crores.

At the same time, the gross collection now comes to 26.07 crores. Rekhachithram earned around 17 crores when it came to the overseas collection. The worldwide collection of the film now stands at 43.07 crores. The movie is now slowly inching towards 50 crores.

Rekhachithram Worldwide Box Office Collection Day 11 (Photo Credit – Instagram)

The Malayalam mystery crime thriller Rekhachithram is enjoying a stellar run at the box office. The movie has emerged as the first big hit of Mollywood in 2025. Let us take a look at the box office performance of the film on its 11th day.

Rekhachithram Worldwide Box Office Collection Day 11

On its 11th day, the Asif Ali starrer earned 1.85 crore when it comes to the day-wise collection, according to Sacnilk. This was an increase of almost 19% wherein the film had amassed 1.55 crore. The total India net collection of the film now comes to 21.6 crore.

At the same time, the gross collection stands at 25.48 crore. The overseas collection of the Asif Ali stands at 17 crore. At the same time, the worldwide collection of Rekhachithram now stands at 42.48 crore. The movie is now slowly inching towards 50 crores. Given the steady upward graph in...

Why Were Some AI-Backed Scenes Removed From Jofin Chacko’s Rekhachithram? (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Rekhachithram has emerged as a resounding success, earning both critical acclaim and audience admiration. Starring Asif Ali and Anaswara Rajan, the film is a bold historical fiction that intertwines an alternate history with real-life characters and events. The narrative unfolds across two timelines, the present and the past, centered on a pivotal event set on the shooting location of Mammootty’s 1980s classic Kaathodu Kaathoram.

In an ambitious move to recreate the past, the filmmakers employed AI technology to bring back the Mammootty of the 1980s. While the younger version of the iconic actor appears in only a handful of shots, his digital recreation, though impressive, leaves subtle hints that it is not the real Mammootty. Director Jofin T. Chacko, in an interview with OnManorama, shed light on the integration of AI in the film.

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Asif Ali’s Rekhachithram is just 65 lakh away from becoming the first super-hit Indian film of 2024. In 8 days, the total box office collection of the mystery thriller stands at an estimated total of 17.35 crore. In fact, it has already registered massive profits.

Budget & Recovery

The film has been mounted on a reported budget of 6 crore, and it has churned out an estimated profit of almost 11.35 crore. Helmed by Jofin T Chacko, the Malayalam mystery thriller, has registered 189.17% return on investment.

Rekhachithram Box Office Collection Day 8

Rekhachithram earned 1 crore at the box office on Thursday, January 16, which is almost a 20% drop from the previous day at the box office, which brought 1.25 crore.

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Rekhachithram Box Office Collection (5 Days) ( Photo Credit – YouTube )

Rekhachithram, starring Asif Ali and Anaswara Rajan, is enjoying a solid run at the box office. After a good start, the film maintained its winning momentum, and surprisingly, the collection on the first Monday turned out to be higher than the opening day. With such a reception, the film has already crossed the 30 crore mark and is looking for a big total at the worldwide box office. Keep reading for a detailed collection report of 5 days!

2024 was a rocking year for the Malayalam film industry as several films became big successes globally. It seems that even 2025 will be a memorable year as the beginning has happened on a high note. The latest mystery crime thriller, directed by Jofin T. Chacko, was released on January 9 and opened to highly positive reviews. Even among the ticket-buying audience, it is enjoying positive word-of-mouth.

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Over the years we have had so many metacinema outings that defined and redefined glorious ages of film-making across industries. Be it Federico Fellini’s “81/2,” Vidhu Vinod Chopra’s “Khamosh,” Zoya Akhtar’s “Luck By Chance,” K.G. George’s “Lekhayude Maranam Oru Flashback,” or even Rosshan Andrrews’ “Udayananu Tharam” – movies that go meta has always commemorated the legacy of cinema as we know it. The tropes of a ‘Film-within-a-film’, often termed meta cinema brims with nostalgia and more often than not stand as everlasting love letters to bygone cinema’s glory. The latest entry to this list is Jofin T. Chacko’s sophomore directorial, “Rekhachithram” (2025).

Cinematically reminiscent of Vidhu Vinod Chopra’s 1985 thriller “Khamosh,” “Rekhachithram” is a mystery thriller that focuses on a junior artist’s murder on the sets of the 1985 Bharathan film “Kaathodu Kaathoram” starring Mammootty. But here’s the catch – the investigation takes place 40 years later...

New Releases This Weekend ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

This week, theatres are buzzing with releases from all directions. We’ve selected six films for you, including one that premiered in the U.S. last year and is now making its way to India, while the others are brand-new. On the Ott front, Netflix continues to lead with four exciting titles, along with offerings from Disney+ Hotstar, Prime Video, SonyLIV, and Zee5.

Why waste time on this introduction? Scroll down to explore the details of these titles, pick one to watch, then another, and keep going until you’ve completed the entire list this week if you’re up for the challenge.

Netflix

Black Warrant (Hindi)

Release Date: January 10, 2025

Creators Vikramaditya Motwane and Satyanshu Singh bring a crime-prison drama featuring Zahan Kapoor, Rahul Bhat, Paramvir Cheema, and Anurag Thakur. The story revolves around a new officer navigating the complexities of Delhi’s Tihar Jail.

Everything you need to know about Rekhachithram (Photo Credit – Instagram)

In 2024, Asif Ali had a great year. The year began with his cameo in the hit Varshangalkku Shesham, and then his next film was Thalavan, where he played a police officer and one of the main protagonists. The movie did well, and even a sequel was announced. While his next venture, Level Cross, wasn’t a huge success, many critics considered it a good film, with most reactions being mixed. Unfortunately, his next film, Adios Amigo, didn’t do well at the box office.

However, Asif Ali’s next outing was part of a multi-starrer anthology web series, Manorathangal, based on the works of M.T. Vasudevan Nair. His following project, Kishkindha Kaandam, turned out to be a massive hit—something no one expected. Now, in 2025, his first film of the year, Rekhachithram, a crime investigation drama, is getting a lot...

After the mega success of his debut film The Priest, director Jofin T Chacko is all set to helm his next project. According to a tweet by a journalist, the film will be a big budget period drama set in the 80s, starring a popular youth icon of Malayalam cinema. The name of the hero and other details are yet to be revealed.

The tweet also announced a casting call for a new actress to play the female lead opposite the hero. The aspiring candidates can send their photos and biodata to the email address mentioned in the tweet. The film is expected to go on floors by early next year.

The Priest Trailer

Jofin T Chacko made a remarkable entry into the industry with The Priest, which starred Mammootty and Manju Warrier in the lead roles. The film was a thriller that dealt with supernatural elements and mystery. It...

The first post-covid blockbuster of Mollywood was almost a guaranteed success from the get-go, starring Mammootty and Manju Warrier for the first time together in their career, and including a mashup of all time-favorite genre elements, namely whodunit and supernatural horror among others.

The protagonist of the story is Father Carmen Benedict, who is also a parapsychologist and a detective frequently cooperating with the police. As the story begins, Diya, a young woman asks him to investigate a string of suicides in the rich Alatt family. Father Benedict and a police officer arrange an appointment to meet Elizabeth, the sole surviving member of the family, the next day and inquire about the mysterious suicides, but unfortunately, she also kills herself at night. The only person present with Elizabeth was Ameya Gabriel, a 11-year old orphan girl whom she picked up in Chennai.

Ameya, a girl who almost never speaks,...

CinemaThough this may be a gloomy period owing to the pandemic, people can find some cheer with entertainment options online.Tnm StaffEven as Covid-19 cases are going up across the country and many states have once again reduced the occupancy in theatres, quite a few new films have come out on Over-the-Top (Ott) platforms this festive season. April marks the New Year in many states, including south India. Though this may be a gloomy period owing to the pandemic, people can find some cheer with entertainment options online. Here is a list of new south Indian releases on Ott platforms: Jathi Ratnalu Starring Naveen Polishetty, Rahul Ramakrishna and Priyadarshi, this Telugu comedy was a blockbuster theatrical release. Directed by Anudeep, the film follows the story of three young men who go from a small town to Hyderabad. It is streaming on Amazon Prime Video. Joji A crime drama directed by Dileesh Pothan,...

MollywoodAccording to reports, Sreenath Bhasi is also in talks to join the cast of the Amal Neerad film. Digital NativeOne of the most awaited projects in the Malayalam film industry right now is the Mammootty starrer Bheeshma Parvam, directed by Amal Neerad. This project is all set to commence soon and will be the first one for the Malayalam megastar post-lockdown. While the excitement levels are high, there is news that Soubin Shahir and Lena will be joining the cast. Reports have further stated that Sreenath Bhasi too is in talks to join the cast. The film is scripted by Ravi Shankar, Devadath Shaji and Mano Jose. Thanking the director for the opportunity, Ravi Shankar wrote on his social media page, “Thank you Amal Neerad for giving me an opportunity to be part of this dream project.” Devadath also took to his social media page to write, “Blessed to be...