Good content, But low collections: Why Malayalam cinema lost Rs 530 crore in 2025
Malayalam cinema faced a staggering Rs 530 crore loss in 2025, with 150 out of 185 new films failing at the box office. Despite good content in some releases, only a handful achieved hit status. Director Anuraj Manohar contested claims of his film 'Narivetta' being unprofitable, highlighting the industry's financial struggles and the need for better business strategies moving forward.
Malayalam cinema faced a staggering Rs 530 crore loss in 2025, with 150 out of 185 new films failing at the box office. Despite good content in some releases, only a handful achieved hit status. Director Anuraj Manohar contested claims of his film 'Narivetta' being unprofitable, highlighting the industry's financial struggles and the need for better business strategies moving forward.
