‘Mandakini’ box office collections day 1: Althaf Salim’s film collects Rs 18 lakhs

The recently released Malayalam comedy-drama film 'Mandakini' has had a promising start at the box office.

Despite modest expectations, the film managed to draw audiences on its opening day, collecting Rs 18 lakh, according to the Sacnilk website. The total India gross collections for the film stand at Rs 21 crore, marking a positive beginning for the movie.

'Mandakini,' directed by Vinod Leela, features Althaf Salim and Anarkali Marikar in the lead roles. The film's screenplay is penned by Shiju M. Bhaskar, who also took on the role of cinematographer. The musical score for the film is composed by Bibin Ashok, adding a dynamic auditory layer to the comedic narrative.

The plot of 'Mandakini' centers around the newlyweds Aromal and Ambili, portrayed by Althaf Salim and Anarkali Marikar, respectively. Their wedding night takes an unexpected turn, plunging their family into a complex and humorous situation. The film follows their journey as they navigate through the ensuing chaos.

In addition to the lead pair, 'Mandakini' boasts a talented ensemble cast. Ganapathy plays Sujith Vasu, Kutty Akhil portrays Ani, and Aswathy Sreekanth takes on the role of Ajitha. Other notable cast members include Saritha Kukku as Rajalakshmi, Vineeth Thattil as Unni, and Priya Prakash Varrier as Akhila.

'Mandakini' has garnered attention for its engaging storyline and strong performances. While the film did not have an extensive promotional campaign, word-of-mouth and positive early reviews are expected to help its performance in the coming days.