Baahubali is unshaken; Godha and Adventures Of Omanakuttan doing good business
Kerala box office is still ruled by SS Rajamouli’s Baahubali 2: The Conclusion. The movie released on April 28, continues to attract audience in large numbers. It has already grossed over Rs 50 crores from the state, becoming the highest grossing non-Malayalam movie ever in Kerala. Despite the release of a slew of movies like Dulquer Salmaan’s CIA, Ramante Edanthottam, Tovino Thomas starrer Godha and Achayans, Baahubali 2 has managed to hold steady.
Last Firday, three Malayalam movies hit were released; Godha, Adventures Of Omanakuttan and Achayans. Out of the three, Godha opened to excellent response from all the centres. The movie garnered critical appreciation as well as approval from the audience. Godha is written by Rakesh Mantodi and directed by Kunjiramayanam fame Basil Joseph. The movie stars Tovino Thomas, Punjabi actress Wamiqa Gabbi and Renji Panicker in the lead roles. Godha is a fun filled entertainer and has hence found the liking of the family audience.
Asif Ali’s Adventures Of Omanakuttan had a very low profile release. The movie barely had any hype or promotions. Much like Asif Ali’s previous few movies, Adventures Of Omanakuttan also opened to decent reports but failed to bring the audience to theatres. A comment from director Rohit VS and an emotional live video from Asif Ali changed the movie’s fortune quickly. There is a strong campaign for the movie in social medias and that has reflected on the audience count in theatres. Adventures Of Omanakuttan has gradually started to pick up at the box office.
Kannan Thamarakulam’s Achayans featured Jayaram, Unni Mukundan, Amala Paul, Anu Sithara and Prakash in the lead roles. The movie, written by noted scenarist Sethu has failed to make an impact on the box office. Critics have also panned the movie for it’s lacklustre making and outdated writing.
