Narivetta Box Office 6-Day Collection: Early Estimates Show Tovino Thomas' Film Earned ₹9 Crore

Narivetta Box Office Collection: The Malayalam action drama Narivetta, starring Tovino Thomas, has completed its first six days at the box office with an estimated ₹9 crore net collection across India, according to box office tracker Sacnilk. Directed by Anuraj Manohar and penned by Abin Joseph, the film draws inspiration from the 2003 Muthanga Incident and explores complex themes around policing and state violence.

The movie, produced by Tippushan and Shiyas Hassan under the banner Indian Cinema Company, officially began shooting on July 26, 2024. It was filmed in multiple locations, including Alappuzha, Kottayam, and Wayanad. The film's music score is by Jakes Bejoy.

Narivetta focuses on Varghese, played by Tovino Thomas, a police constable who juggles his professional duties, personal life, and societal expectations. The narrative investigates how systems of power, particularly those linked to policing, can shift from protecting citizens to exerting control over marginalized communities.

The box office figures show a steady interest in the film during its initial days. The film opened with ₹1.65 crore on Friday, followed by ₹1.85 crore on Saturday and a weekend high of ₹2.25 crore on Sunday. The weekday collections saw a decline, with Monday's ₹1.2 crore and Tuesday's estimated ₹1.19 crore. Early estimates for Wednesday stand at ₹0.86 crore.

Narivetta: Bringing Social Issues to the Forefront

The cast also features Suraj Venjaramoodu as Head Constable Basheer Ahammed, Cheran in his Malayalam debut as DIG R. Keshavadas IPS, Arya Salim, Pranav Teophine, Priyamvada Krishnan, and others.

On the technical side, cinematography is handled by Vijay, with Shameer Muhammad as editor. The film's sound design is credited to Ranganaath Ravee, while P.C. Vishnu managed sound mixing. Other crew members include Arun Manohar (costume design), Amal Chandran (makeup), and Phoenix Prabhu (stunts).

Narivetta follows in the footsteps of recent Malayalam films that tackle social and political issues, emphasizing the portrayal of police work and its impact on society.

As the film continues its theatrical run, it will be interesting to see how it performs in the coming weeks and how audiences respond to its themes.