The Prithviraj Sukumaran-led heist thriller 'I, Nobody' has emerged as a major disappointment at the Indian box office. On its tenth day of release (Day 10, second Saturday), the film collected an estimated ₹16 lakh net in India. This marks a slight recovery from its Day 9 earnings of ₹11 lakh, but the marginal growth offers little relief as the overall numbers remain extremely low.
With this performance, the film's total India net collection now stands at a dismal ₹8.25 crore across ten days, which translates to approximately ₹9.73 crore gross. The worldwide gross collection currently stands at around ₹14.50 crore, far below expectations for a film starring a star of Prithviraj's caliber.
A Disappointing Run From Start to Finish
The film had concluded its opening week with ₹7.98 crore net in India, driven by a modest debut that saw collections peak at ₹2.20 crore on its opening day. The film's extended opening weekend of four days had closed at ₹6.41 crore, missing double digits despite the advantage of a Thursday release. As expected, the first weekday witnessed a significant dip, with the film failing the crucial Monday test and continuing to struggle through the week.
The film features a talented ensemble cast including Prithviraj Sukumaran as Rajeevan, alongside Parvathy Thiruvothu, Hakkim Shahjahan, Ashokan, Vijayaraghavan, and Shankar Ramakrishnan.
The film is directed by Nisam Basheer, who previously collaborated with Prithviraj on the successful 'Rorschach'. The screenplay is written by Sameer Abdul. The technical team includes cinematographer Dinesh Purushothaman, editor Ramees M. B., and music composer Jakes Bejoy. The film is produced by Supriya Menon, Mukesh R. Mehta, and C. V. Sarathi under the banners of Prithviraj Productions and E4 Entertainment.
Falling Below Franchise Milestones
With ₹8.25 crore in ten days, 'I, Nobody' is currently Prithviraj Sukumaran's 7th highest-grossing film in India in the post-COVID era, sitting below 'Kaapa' (₹11.52 crore). Given the pace at which the film is moving, it will conclude its theatrical run in the same position, unable to bridge the gap or move any higher up the list.
The film was reportedly made on an estimated budget of ₹40 crore and has only recovered about 18-20% of its budget so far. With collections slowing down considerably, the film is unlikely to add much more in the coming days and is heading for a lifetime collection below ₹10 crore net in India, making it one of the major disappointments in Prithviraj Sukumaran's recent career.
The film's storyline, which follows an ordinary man caught in extraordinary circumstances in a heist-thriller narrative, has failed to resonate with audiences across the country. Despite the film's suspenseful story and Prithviraj's screen presence, the lack of strong word-of-mouth and mixed reviews have contributed to its underwhelming theatrical run in India.