Malayalam cinema witnessed the release of two new films on September 11, 2026. ‘Aasha’ and ‘Pradhama Drishtya Kuttakkar’ arrived in theatres on the same day. While ‘Aasha’ explores the mystery family drama space, ‘Pradhama Drishtya Kuttakkar’ takes the investigative crime thriller route.‘Aasha’ stars Urvashi, Joju George, Aishwarya Lekshmi and Vijayaraghavan in prominent roles. ‘Pradhama Drishtya Kuttakkar’ is directed by Shahad. The investigative thriller features Parvathy Thiruvothu and Vijayaraghavan in prominent roles.According to Sacnilk, the Parvathy Thiruvothu starrer has secured the stronger opening between the two Malayalam releases.
‘Aasha’ opens with Rs 33 lakhs
‘Aasha’ began its theatrical journey with an India gross collection of Rs 33 lakhs. Its worldwide gross collection also stands at Rs 33 lakhs. The Urvashi starrer registered an India net collection of Rs 29 lakhs on Day 1. The Malayalam version accounted for the entire daily net earnings of Rs 29 lakhs.The opening-day figures were recorded on September 11, 2026. The film therefore has an initial India net total of Rs 29 lakhs after its first day.
‘Pradhama Drishtya Kuttakkar’ leads on Day 1
‘Pradhama Drishtya Kuttakkar’ has taken the early advantage in the box-office race. The Parvathy Thiruvothu starrer recorded an India gross collection of Rs 1.03 cr on its opening day. The film’s worldwide gross also stands at Rs 1.03 cr. Its India net collection has reached Rs 92 lakhs. The movie has recorded an India share of Rs 1.03 cr. Its Malayalam version contributed Rs 92 lakhs in daily net earnings.The opening numbers put ‘Pradhama Drishtya Kuttakkar’ ahead of ‘Aasha’ after their first day in theatres.
‘Aasha’ gets positive social media reactions
Despite its comparatively lower opening, ‘Aasha’ has received encouraging responses from viewers online.One X user praised the movie for its treatment and performances, writing, “Loved this one! A simple yet beautifully made film with genuine emotions and some really good performances. The kind of movie that slowly pulls you in and leaves you with a warm feeling. Definitely worth watching in theatres”Another viewer singled out Urvashi’s performance and the chemistry between the cast. “#Urvashi proves once again why she is such a versatile performer in #Aasha. Her expressions and emotional control are outstanding. The combination with #JojuGeorge works brilliantly, with #AishwaryaLekshmi also delivering well.”Meanwhile, ‘Pradhama Drishtya Kuttakkar’ has received a 2-star rating from ETimes.DISCLAIMER: The box office numbers and the data in this article are compiled from public and industry sources. All figures are approximate unless explicitly mentioned, offering a fair representation of the movie’s box office performance. These totals may change as official studio data is updated or as additional international market reports are finalized. This data is provided by us for informational and entertainment purposes only.
