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Tovino Thomas starrer ‘Pallichattambi’ continues its theatrical run with decent collections on its first Monday.The Malayalam period action drama starring Tovino Thomas registered a noticeable drop even after a promising opening weekend. The film which is directed by Dijo Jose Antony also has a special cameo by Prithviraj Sukumaran.

Box office performance update for the Tovino Thomas starrer

As reported by Sacnilk, on day 6, ‘Pallichattambi’ collected Rs 59 lakhs net across 792 shows. This figure shows a 63.1 percent decline from day 5’s Rs 1.60 crore. The total India net now stands at Rs 9.22 crore while the India gross has reached Rs 10.61 crore.Day 5, the first Sunday, saw strong earnings of Rs 1.60 crore from 979 shows at 38.1 percent occupancy. Day 6, the first Monday dropped to Rs 59 lakhs with 792 shows at 21.0 percent occupancy.

Period drama with strong emotional connection

The story unfolds in the 1950s against the backdrop of social and political changes in Kerala. Tovino Thomas plays a strongman brought in to protect community interests and Kayadu Lohar portrays Rebecca, a determined and principled woman deeply involved in the unfolding events.

Kayadu Lohar shares gratitude note

Kayadu Lohar took to Instagram to express her feelings about working on the project. She wrote, “Pallichattambi is a film where i got to learn more about myself. It was an absolute joy to work with the team. Rebecca will always be one of the characters that will be close to my heart.”She further wrote,”The journey through out the process of filming was such a wholesome experience filled with beautiful memories and teamwork. I had so much fun on the set felt like home.”“@tovinothomas @dijojoseantony @noufalahammed Thank you so much for the beautiful experience and for all the effort that you put for our film you have done an amazing job ( also just a small pat on myself too). Thank you so much to the audience for all the love you’ve shown our film,” the ‘Dragon’ actress added.

Audience and critic reactions

Early feedback praises the grand visuals and Tovino Thomas’s commanding screen presence. Many viewers appreciate the period recreation and action choreography. Kayadu Lohar’s sincere performance as Rebecca has also received positive mentions.DISCLAIMER: The box office numbers and the data in this article are compiled from public and industry sources. All figures are approximate unless explicitly mentioned, offering a fair representation of the movie’s box office performance. These totals may change as official studio data is updated or as additional international market reports are finalized. This data is provided by us for informational and entertainment purposes only.

The film will happen, ‘Inshallah!’

Sanjay Leela Bhansali. Pic/Shadab Khan

Industry chatter suggests Sanjay Leela Bhansali is reviving ‘Inshallah’, with Shah Rukh Khan reportedly stepping in after ‘King’. The project, first announced with Salman Khan and Alia Bhatt, is said to be reworked into a mature romance, with Alia likely retained opposite SRK. We have learnt that the film now explores a more layered love story. The casting has sparked online debate, with some questioning the age gap and anticipating limited chemistry, while others remain curious about SLB’s reimagined take.

Director Rathna Kumar, known for films like ‘Meyaadha Maan,’ ‘Aadai,’ and ‘Gulu Gulu,’ is back with his next project titled ’29 The Film’. Vidhu and Preethi Asrani play the leading roles in the film. The story revolves around the life of a 29-year-old man: his trials, tribulations, experiences, and feelings. The makers have officially announced that ’29’ will hit theatres on May 8, creating fresh buzz among cinema lovers. The announcement video, which is creating hype and going viral, features the trio of Rathna Kumar, Lokesh Kanagaraj, and Karthikeya.

A youthful story with strong technical backing and music

’29’ is designed as a relatable story that connects with today’s youth. The film’s songs, composed by Sean Roldan, have already received a positive response from listeners. Cinematography is by Mathesh Manickam, and editing is by R. S. Satheesh Kumar, indicating good production. It’s obvious that both cinematography and the musical score must provide an emotional effect for the film. The movie will be a multilingual venture, releasing in Telugu as well, which is an added advantage for attracting audiences from various Telugu states.

Strong production team boosts expectations for ‘29’

The movie has a production team made up of heavyweights who have worked on many popular films, including Karthik Subbaraj and Lokesh Kanagaraj. Notable writer-director Rathna Kumar, who also works as a dialogue writer in major films like ‘Vikram’ and ‘Master,’ brings his experience to this project. Blending new actors and directors with the prolific generation, ’29’ will be an impactful movie to witness. The combination of their talents has surely made fans and industry critics more expectant right from the start.

May 8 release sets stage for a promising theatrical run

’29’ is ready for its May 8 release, with all preparations complete. The film’s promotional activities have already begun, and nobody knows about the secret that the film is being promoted through the best-kept secret. ’29’ is the kind of movie that can get everyone interested because it is a coming-of-age story involving adolescence, emotions, and everything that surrounds it. ’29’ is predicted to do reasonably well at the box office and later emerge as a success since early reviews of the idea and already released songs are positive.

Actor Christina Applegate has addressed recent reports of her hospitalisation amid her ongoing battle with multiple sclerosis, reassuring fans that she is on the road to recovery and “getting stronger and better every day.”

She shared the health update with a picture of a coffee mug and the words ‘Kissy Kissy’ written on it, placed on top of her new memoir You With the Sad Eyes, which was published last month.

“Thank you for the outpouring of love and well wishes. Health issues are a constant for me, but I’m a strong chick and I’m getting stronger and better every day. I’m taking a moment to focus on my health, but I’ll be back with more to say soon enough,” Christina wrote as a caption alongside the picture.

The update comes after TMZ reported on April 16 that the actor had been hospitalised since late March. The actor had not commented on the report and her only Instagram post in April was an update on her memoir becoming a New York Times audio bestseller.

After the report got picked up widely, Christina’s representative issued a statement declining comment on whether or not “she is in the hospital or what her medical treatments are.”

The rep shared, “She’s had a long history of complicated medical conditions that she has been refreshingly open about, as evidenced in her memoir and on her podcast.”

She has been hospitalised “upwards of 30 times” since her MS diagnosis, she revealed in a 2025 podcast episode. She also shared that the symptoms, which can include mobility and balance issues, numbness, and vision impairment, have made it difficult for her to be out in public.

Christina has retired from acting while dealing with her MS. The comedic thriller series Dead to Me was her final role; Season 3 began filming just before she received her diagnosis and was released in 2022.