Two new Malayalam films hit theatres on September 11, 2026 — Pradhama Drishtya Kuttakkar and Aasha. Early box-office reports show that Parvathy Thiruvothu’s crime thriller has taken the lead with stronger first-day collections.
Day 1 Performance
Pradhama Drishtya Kuttakkar: Collected approximately ₹1.03 crore India gross (around ₹92 lakh net). The film’s worldwide gross also stood at ₹1.03 crore on opening day.
Aasha: Opened with about ₹33 lakh India gross (₹29 lakh net)
Pradhama Drishtya Kuttakkar, directed by Shahad Nilambur, is an investigative crime thriller. Parvathy Thiruvothu plays a police constable who joins the force after her husband’s death. The film also features Vijayaraghavan, Mathew Thomas, and others. It has drawn attention for its tense cat-and-mouse narrative involving a cover-up at a police station.
Aasha, starring National Award-winning actress Urvashi, explores a mystery family drama space. It also features Joju George and Aishwarya Lekshmi.
Audience and Critical Response
Pradhama Drishtya Kuttakkar has received mixed-to-positive early reactions for its gripping screenplay and performances, though some reviews noted its length and similarities to earlier thrillers. Aasha has generated interest for its emotional core and strong female-led cast.
Both films mark important releases for Malayalam cinema this weekend, placing women-centric stories at the forefront. Trade observers will closely watch their performance over the coming days as word-of-mouth develops.
Viewers can catch both films currently running in theatres across Kerala and other centres.
