The romantic drama Idhayam Murali, starring Atharvaa, has finally gone into theatres, and it opened with a decent start at the box office, pretty okay overall. Released on July 10, 2026 the film pulled in Rs 1.90 crore net in India on its first day across 1,283 screens. It also feels like a bit of a milestone, because this is Aakash Baskaran’s directorial debut, which makes the release feel even more special.Â
‘Idhayam Murali’ Records A Decent Day 1 As Romance Genre Finds Audience Support
The film’s release has added another romantic entertainer to the already packed 2026 movie calendar, kind of. People in the audience have really connected with its lighthearted and feel-good story; it goes through the ups and downs of trying to confess or express love. Early responses are looking positive, and a lot of watchers mentioned they liked the lead performances, plus the film’s simple, relatable way of telling things.
Tamil Nadu Contributes The Lion’s Share To The Film’s Opening-Day Collections
Tamil Nadu ended up being the biggest contributor to the film’s opening day box office numbers, as everybody basically expected for a major regional release. The movie collected Rs 1.95 crore gross in the state, which kind of signals Atharvaa’s strong fan base and that local pull. After that, Karnataka and Kerala also chipped in, and together they pushed the film India’s gross to Rs 2.19 crore. These numbers pretty much make it clear the film did connect well with viewers in its own home state, even if you look at it casually.
Positive Word Of Mouth Could Help ‘Idhayam Murali’ Witness Weekend Growth
The film’s box office run is now kind of tied to how audiences react over the next few days. Trade experts think that if word-of-mouth stays positive, in particular about the cast performances, like Kayadu Lohar and Fahadh Faasil’s special cameo, then it could raise its collections by the weekend. And as more people post their reactions on social platforms, the movie’s soundtrack, the visuals, and that feel-good storyline are expected to pull in even more families.
Can Atharvaa’s Latest Release Build Momentum After A Steady Start At The Box Office?
The movie has made a decent start at the box office, but honestly its real test begins now. Idhayam Murali is going to need to keep the momentum moving over these next weekdays if it wants to end up as a successful theatrical run and not just a short burst. The makers seem hopeful that the movie’s emotional story and that nostalgic charm will keep pulling people in even after the opening weekend is over.
