CNN Central News & Network-ITDC India Epress / ITDC News Bhopal: Prithviraj Sukumaran’s survival drama, Aadujeevitham – The Goat Life, has had a promising opening at the box office, driven primarily by the Malayalam market. The film, which released on Thursday, March 28th, has managed to capture audience interest and translate it into strong ticket sales. Read further!
Aadujeevitham – The Goat Life’s opening weekend collections
Aadujeevitham started its run with a collection of approximately 7.6 crore net on its opening day. This impressive number was fueled by a dominant performance in Kerala, where the Malayalam version alone contributed a staggering 6.55 crore net. This regional dominance continued throughout the opening weekend. While the film saw a slight dip on the second day, collecting around 6.25 crore net, the Malayalam version held strong, garnering 5.25 crore net. This trend reversed on Saturday, with the Malayalam version experiencing a significant rise to 6.75 crore net, pushing the overall collection to 7.75 crore net.
Aadujeevitham – The Goat Life’s 1st Sunday box office collections
Sunday, the film’s first Sunday, witnessed a further jump in collections, again led by the Malayalam market. Early estimates suggest Aadujeevitham raked in an impressive 8.50 crore net on its fourth day, with a significant portion likely coming from Malayalam ticket sales. This strong regional performance has propelled the total collection to a commendable 30.10 crore net across all languages.
While the final figures for Sunday may vary slightly, Aadujeevitham’s performance so far indicates a positive trajectory. The film’s ability to sustain its momentum and potentially witness further growth in the coming weeks will depend on audience reception and critical acclaim.
Aadujeevitham – The Goat Life’s wider appeal
The film, which tells the true story of a Keralite man, Najeeb, seeking to escape a desperate situation abroad, has resonated deeply with audiences in his home state. The film’s true story element, coupled with praise from legendary filmmakers like Kamal Haasan and Mani Ratnam, has likely fueled interest among Malayalam audiences.
