Prakambanam Box Office Collection: Malayalam Horror-Comedy Wraps Up With ₹20.86 Crore Worldwide

The Malayalam horror-comedy Prakambanam has officially concluded its theatrical run after spending more than six weeks in cinemas. The film, featuring Ganapathi S. Poduval, Sagar Surya, Al Ameen and Mallika Sukumaran, turned out to be a strong success at the box office despite releasing with limited expectations.

Mounted on a modest budget, the film managed to perform consistently over the weeks and eventually crossed the ₹20 crore mark globally.

Strong Run Despite Slow Start

Released in theatres on January 30, Prakambanam opened with a collection of around ₹38 lakh on its first day in India. While the start was modest, the film benefited from decent reviews and steady word-of-mouth among audiences.

As a result, the movie witnessed stable collections during its theatrical run. Even with several new releases arriving in cinemas, it managed to maintain its momentum and continued attracting viewers for weeks.

Interestingly, the film multiplied its opening-day collection by nearly 40 times during its lifetime run, reflecting its strong hold at the box office.

Prakambanam Worldwide Box Office Collection

By the end of its theatrical run, Prakambanam recorded solid numbers both domestically and overseas.

Worldwide box office breakdown:

• India Net Collection – ₹15.35 crore
• India Gross Collection – ₹18.11 crore
• Overseas Gross – ₹4.75 crore
• Worldwide Gross – ₹20.86 crore

These figures highlight the film’s impressive performance, especially considering its small production cost.

284% Return on Investment

According to reports, the film was made on a budget of around ₹4 crore. Against this cost, it earned ₹15.35 crore net in India alone, generating a profit of about ₹11.35 crore.

This translates to an impressive return on investment (ROI) of approximately 283.75 percent, which is rounded off to 284 percent. Based on these numbers, the film has secured a super hit verdict at the Indian box office.

Box office summary:

• Budget – ₹4 crore
• India Net Collection – ₹15.35 crore
• Profit (ROI) – ₹11.35 crore
• ROI Percentage – 283.75%
• Verdict – Super Hit

Cast and Crew

Prakambanam is directed by Vijesh Panathur. The film is produced by Sreejith KS, Kaarthekeyan S and Sudhish N under the banners of Navarasa Films and Stone Bench Studio.

The film was distributed by Navarasa Films and blends horror with comedy, offering audiences a mix of spooky moments and humor.

Streaming on OTT

After its successful theatrical run, Prakambanam is now available for streaming on the OTT platform ZEE5. With its digital release, the film is expected to reach a wider audience who missed watching it in theatres.

The strong box office performance and impressive returns make Prakambanam one of the notable Malayalam successes of the year, proving once again that well-made low-budget films can deliver big results at the box office.