Kattalan Box Office Collection Day 3: Will Antony Varghese's Film Touch 10cr In 3 Days Amid Drishyam 3 Wave?

Kattalan Box Office Collection Day 3: Kattalan (2026) drew heavy attention well before it reached cinemas. Directed by Paul George, the film carried huge expectations as a major action release. Audience discussions started early and continued after release, when responses turned mixed yet highly energetic. Viewers highlighted its dark mood, violent tone, and focus on brutal conflict. Antony Varghese played a rough, intense lead character in Kattalan, which explored revenge, survival, and raw power. The story unfolded around ivory smuggling networks and bloody gang clashes inside dense forest zones. Dushara Vijayan, Siddique, Jagadish, Kabir Duhan Singh, Sunil, and Anson Paul appeared in crucial supporting parts that deepened the narrative's criminal and emotional layers.

Buzz around Kattalan grew sharply once the teaser and trailer landed online and across social media. Fans praised Antony Varghese for a fierce on-screen presence that suited the rugged role. Many also highlighted Ravi Basrur's loud, driving background score, which matched the heavy action. Conversations soon turned towards a possible link with the Marco universe, which added extra curiosity. The makers of Kattalan aimed for realism in several demanding sequences set in the forest. Reports noted that some major scenes involved real elephants instead of CGI, which drew attention from film enthusiasts. Viewers also pointed to the rich visuals and high-octane stunt design as key strengths. Overall, Kattalan closed as a widely discussed Malayalam action thriller of 2026, despite divided critical reactions.

Kattalan Morning Occupancy Day 3

According to a report published in Sacnilk, Kattalan recorded an occupancy of 5.33% during the morning shows and has been facing massive competition from Drishyam 3 which recorded an occupancy of 16.5% today despite being the second weekend

Kattalan Box Office Collection Day 3

To note, Kattalan, which recorded Rs 3.8cr on day 1, fell flat on day 2 and minted Rs 1.6cr. Given the ongoing trend, Kattalan is expected to struggle on day 3 as well and will barely touch Rs 2cr. Considering the competition from Drishyam 3, Kattalan will undoubtedly fail to touch Rs 10cr mark in three days

Meanwhile, Antony has called Kattalan as the biggest film of his career. Talking to Hollywood Reporter India, Antony stated, "I think the budget alone will come up to around the ₹30 to ₹35 crore. It's the biggest film I've done as a hero. I have that responsibility and the excitement of becoming part of such a film. But one cannot call Kattalan just a pure action film either. It has emotions, tricks and a mix of everything".