Padakkalam is a 2025 Malayalam movie. It is a supernatural fantasy comedy film. The story is written and directed by Manu Swaraj. The main actors are Suraj Venjaramoodu, Sharaf U Dheen, and Sandeep Pradeep. All three actors gave very good performances in this film.

The movie has a mix of funny moments, fantasy scenes, and supernatural ideas. It shows a different kind of story that is not seen often in Malayalam cinema. The film received good reviews from critics. They liked the acting, story, and imagination in the movie. The IMDb rating is also decent.

The budget of Padakkalam is around ₹7 crore (about $840,000). The makers used the money smartly for good effects, costumes, and locations. It is a good-looking film with strong entertainment.

Malayalam Box Office

In Kerala, Padakkalam had a good start. Families and youth enjoyed the fantasy and comedy mix. The word of mouth was positive. The film earned well in Kochi, Trivandrum, and other big cities in Kerala.

Indian Box Office

Across India, the movie collected more from cities with Malayali people. Bangalore, Mumbai, and Chennai also showed good numbers. The total India collection was nice for a fantasy comedy movie.

Worldwide Box Office

The movie was released in other countries like UAE, Qatar, and the US. Malayali families living abroad liked the movie’s fun and creative story. Overseas earnings added a good amount to the total. The worldwide box office collection is around ₹20 crore, which is about $2.4 million.

Day Wise Indian Box Office

Day 1: ₹0.80 crore
Day 2: ₹1.10 crore
Day 3: ₹1.40 crore
Weekend Total: ₹3.30 crore

After the first weekend, the movie slowly increased collections due to good public reviews and social media talks. It stayed in theatres for 2–3 weeks.

Hit Or Flop

The budget of Padakkalam is ₹7 crore. It earned ₹20 crore worldwide. That means the movie made back its cost and also gave profit. So, this movie is a Hit based on its budget and box office.

About Movie

Padakkalam means "The Battlefield." But the movie is not a war film. It is a mix of funny scenes, magical events, and fantasy world stories. Suraj Venjaramoodu played his role with perfect comedy timing. Sharaf U Dheen and Sandeep Pradeep also gave great support. The story is full of imagination and laughs. It has ghost-like elements but is not scary. The film is family-friendly and good for all age groups. Director Manu Swaraj gave Malayalam cinema a fresh and fun movie. People who like fun and creative stories will enjoy Padakkalam. The music, camera work, and acting are all well done. It is a feel-good film with magic and fun.

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