I, Nobody is struggling to find its footing at the Indian box office as it enters its second week. The Prithviraj Sukumaran-starrer, which released on July 9, has been witnessing a sharp decline in collections, reflecting the mixed-to-negative word-of-mouth surrounding the film. On its 12th day, the second Saturday, the film collected an estimated Rs 0.16 crore net.
This brings the film's total India net collection to Rs 8.25 crore, while the India gross stands at approximately Rs 9.73 crore. The film's performance during the second weekend has been underwhelming, with the lack of audience pull becoming increasingly evident.
A Disappointing Second Weekend
After a modest opening week that concluded with Rs 7.98 crore net, the film's second week has been abysmal. Day 9 saw collections of just Rs 0.11 crore, followed by Day 10 with Rs 0.16 crore. While the second Saturday displayed some growth over the previous day, the overall figures remain critically low, confirming that the film has failed to sustain any meaningful theatrical run.
Directed by Nisam Basheer and written by Sameer Abdul, the film has been produced by Supriya Menon, Mukesh R. Mehta, and C. V. Sarathi under Prithviraj Productions and E4 Entertainment. The film features Prithviraj Sukumaran in the lead role as Rajeevan, alongside Parvathy Thiruvothu, Hakkim Shahjahan, Vijayaraghavan, and Ashokan in pivotal supporting roles.
A Mixed Reception That Impacted Performance
The film's technical team has been praised for their work, with Dinesh Purushothaman's cinematography and Jakes Bejoy's background score receiving positive notices. The action choreography has also been noted for its quality. However, the screenplay has been widely criticized for losing focus in the second half, with many reviewers noting that the narrative falls apart after a gripping first act.
Audience reviews have been polarized, with some praising the film's social commentary and Prithviraj's restrained performance, while others have expressed disappointment over the weak climax and the film's inability to sustain its initial momentum. The film's extended runtime of 2 hours and 48 minutes has also been cited as a factor affecting its theatrical viability.
Looking Ahead at the Box Office
Trade analysts suggest that 'I, Nobody' is now heading for a disappointing finish. With collections slowing down considerably, the film is unlikely to add much more from here on. It is currently Prithviraj Sukumaran's 7th highest-grossing film in India in the post-COVID era, sitting below his previous release 'Kaapa' (Rs 11.52 crore). At the current pace, the film is expected to conclude its theatrical run with a lifetime collection below Rs 10 crore net in India, marking one of the major disappointments in the actor's recent career.