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From Alone To Chaaver: Mollywood Bigstar Movies That Underperformed In 2023

Author: Maneesha IK | Updated: Monday, December 25, 2023, 03:16 PM [IST]

Despite having a stellar cast and an ambitious plot, several big-budget Malayalam movies in 2023 fell short of expectations at the box office. Renowned actors and high production values couldn't salvage these films, making it a tough year for Mollywood's major releases. From Alone to Chaaver, here's a comprehensive list of popular Malayalam big-star movies that didn't manage to captivate audiences this year.

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Alone

It tells the story  young man named Kalidas palyed by Mohanlal, a motivational speaker seeking isolation during a COVID lockdown in a Kochi apartment. Haunted by voices of past residents, he delves into the apartment's mysterious past, unraveling a chilling narrative that intensifies as the story unfolds. Alone is a single-actor film set largely in one location. The film was directed by Shaji Kailas. The script for the movie written by Rajesh Jayaraman. Talking about it's box office performance, the movie failed to attract crowd to the big screen. Because mediocre screenplay was the main reason for the film's poor performance at the box office.

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Christopher

It was an impressive year for Megastar Mammoootty, raking in substantial box office earnings. Out of the three films he starred in, two made a mark as box office hits, while the investigation thriller "Christopher" unfortunately didn't fare well and fell short at the theaters. Reports suggest that the movie's downfall stemmed from its inadequately written screenplay and storyline, which contributed to its lack of success.

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Ayisha

Manju Warrier's 'Ayisha' faced a disastrous outcome as it failed to entice audiences due to inadequate promotion and unimpressive content. Directed by Aamir Pallikkal, the film follows the story of 'Ayisha,' a domestic worker migrating to the Gulf.

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Neelavelicham

'Neelavecham', starring Tovino Thomas in a leading role, faced a setback this year as it failed to resonate with audiences. Within 11 days of its grand release, the film garnered a mere three crores at the box office. The movie is an adaption of the classic short by renowned author Vaikom M. Basheer, directed by Aashiq Abu. Apart from Tovino Thomas, the movie features Shine Tom Chacko, Roshan Mathew, Rima Kallingal, Rajesh Madhavan, Uma K.P., and Pramod Velliyanad in the lead roles.
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Thuramukham

Despite Nivin Pauly's standout performance in Thuramukham, particularly in the brief romantic moments, capturing the essence fans have longed for, the film faced challenges at the box office. The film, directed by National Award winner Rajeev Ravi, delves into the oppressive 'Chappa' system prevalent in Kochi harbor during the 1940s and 50s.

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Bandra

'Bandra', featuring Dileep and Tamannaah Bhatia, fell short of expectations at the box office, garnering just Rs 2.8 crores on its second day. Despite a star-studded cast, the film received criticism for its underwhelming script and execution.
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Chaaver

Tinu Pappachan's 'Chaaver', featuring Kunchacko Boban, delves into the violence born from political rivalries. Released on 5 October, the film evoked a mixed response and declared as an average hit at the box office. Written by Joy Mathew, the movie is bankrolled jointly by Arun Narayan and Venu Kunnapilly.

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