Joju George and Shaji Kailas reunited in the action thriller Varavu, which hit theaters on the last day. The film opened to good expectations and has now recorded first-day box office results.
The film’s Indian box office debut totaled Rs 5.1 million
According to Filmibeat reports, “Varavu” has grossed an estimated Rs 5.1 million on its first day at the box office in India.The first-day release got the film off to a modest start at the domestic box office. The film also achieved good pre-release bookings before its theatrical premiere.According to data shared by the Cine Times X page, “Varavu” sold approximately 10,310 tickets during the advance booking period. On the day of the premiere, the film recorded an additional 25 episodes. Ticket sales 58K. This brings total ticket sales to 358,900.
Social media reaction remains divided
The film sparked mixed reactions on X (formerly Twitter). While some viewers appreciated the action choreography, visual effects, and JoJu George’s performance, many others expressed disappointment with the script and storytelling.One user wrote, “#Varavu Review – A resounding action thriller stuck in the past. #ShajiKailas is back with an action thriller starring Joju George in the lead. Clearly, Shaji Kailas and screenwriter AK Sajan took inspiration from the success of Pani and tried to recreate a similar style of gritty action drama. However, the film feels like a throwback to Pani. Forgotten high-class action entertainers for the backdrop fail to capture the intensity or quality that made them work.“Another viewer criticized the film’s writing, saying: “#Varavu is a revenge drama that might have been successful 25 years ago, but today it’s painfully dated in every way. The script is predictable from start to finish, the emotional beats never land, and the movie struggles to remain engaging. “Directed by Shaji Kailas and starring Joju George in the lead role, Varavu will face a huge challenge at the box office in the coming days, judging from early reviews on Twitter.Disclaimer: The box office numbers and data in this article were obtained from public and industry sources. Unless explicitly mentioned, all numbers are approximate and fairly reflect the film’s box office performance. These totals are subject to change as official studio data is updated or other international market reports are finalized. We provide this data for informational and entertainment purposes only.
