Archive · 19 Jul 2026
Malayalam Action Film Kattalan Fails at Box Office
Kattalan is a Malayalam action film that was released on May 28, 2026.
Directed by Paul George and starring Antony Varghese Pepe, the film had a budget of Rs 30-35 crore.
The makers of Kattalan tried to create a lot of excitement by comparing it to the successful Telugu film Pushpa and promoting it as a pan-Indian spectacle.
They even released it in over 1,100 theatres across India.
However, despite all the hype, the film did not do well at the box office.
It made Rs 9.02 crore worldwide on its first day but then saw a big drop in earnings.
By the end of its theatrical run, it had only grossed Rs 8.93 crore worldwide, making it one of the biggest flops in recent Malayalam cinema.
The film has not yet been released on any OTT platform.
Kattalan, a Malayalam action film directed by Paul George and starring Antony Varghese Pepe, was released on May 28, 2026.
The film had a budget of Rs 30-35 crore and was promoted as a pan-Indian spectacle.
Despite high expectations, Kattalan received negative reviews and saw a significant drop in box office earnings after its first day.
The film grossed only Rs 8.93 crore worldwide during its theatrical run, making it one of the biggest flops in recent Malayalam cinema.
Kattalan has not yet been released on any OTT platform.
- Who
- Director Paul George and lead actor Antony Varghese Pepe
- What
- The release and poor performance of the Malayalam action film Kattalan
- When
- May 28, 2026
- Where
- India
- Why
- Despite high expectations and extensive marketing, the film received negative reviews and failed to attract audiences.
High Expectations
Disappointing Reality
Marketing and Hype
High Expectations
The film was heavily promoted as a pan-Indian spectacle with a star-studded cast and high production values.
Disappointing Reality
Despite the hype, the film failed to attract audiences, leading to a significant drop in box office earnings.
Comparisons to Pushpa
High Expectations
The film was marketed as Malayalam's answer to the successful Telugu film Pushpa, raising expectations.
Disappointing Reality
The film did not live up to the comparisons, resulting in poor box office performance.
- Release Date
- May 28, 2026
- Director
- Paul George
- Lead Actor
- Antony Varghese Pepe
- Budget
- Rs 30-35 crore
- Worldwide Gross
- Rs 8.93 crore
- Theatrical Distribution
- Over 1,100 theatres in India
- Karnataka Distribution Rights
- Hombale Films
- Digital and Satellite Partner
- Shemaroo