Prithviraj Sukumaran and Parvathy Thiruvothu's I, Nobody has officially concluded its theatrical run as one of the biggest disasters of the year in Malayalam cinema. On its 15th and final day of release (third Friday), the action thriller collected a paltry ₹0.14 crore net in India, marking the end of a disastrous journey for the film.
The day-wise breakdown tells a story of complete collapse at the box office. After a decent opening day of ₹2.20 crore, the film witnessed a consistent and steep decline: ₹1.25 crore on Day 2, ₹1.60 crore on Day 3, ₹1.40 crore on Day 4, and then a catastrophic drop from Day 5 onwards with collections of ₹0.55 crore, ₹0.33 crore, ₹0.47 crore, and finally ₹0.16 crore on Day 8. The second week added negligible amounts, with Day 15's ₹0.14 crore effectively confirming the film's exit from most screens. The total India net collection for the film now stands at approximately ₹8.10 crore, with the India gross collection at ₹9.45 crore and worldwide gross at ₹15.38 crore.
A Disappointing End to a High-Profile Project
The film's performance is particularly shocking given the pedigree of the team involved. Directed by Nisam Basheer, who previously delivered the critically acclaimed film Rorschach, the film was written by Sameer Abdul and produced by Supriya Menon, Mukesh R. Mehta, and C. V. Sarathi under the banners of Prithviraj Productions and E4 Entertainment. The film boasted a talented ensemble cast including Prithviraj Sukumaran, Parvathy Thiruvothu, Hakkim Shahjahan, Ashokan, Vijayaraghavan, Madhupal, and Shankar Ramakrishnan. The technical crew was equally impressive, featuring cinematographer Dinesh Purushothaman, editor Ramees M. B., and music composers Jakes Bejoy and Harshavardhan Rameshwar.
Despite the high expectations from the reunion of the Rorschach team, the film failed to connect with audiences. The film's performance marked one of the lowest opening weekends of Prithviraj Sukumaran's career, with the film struggling to maintain momentum even during the extended opening weekend. The film's poor performance has raised questions about the viability of mid-budget films in the current market.
With its theatrical run now effectively over, I, Nobody stands as a cautionary tale for Malayalam cinema. The film has officially been declared a 'Flop' at the Indian box office, with its lifetime collection expected to remain well below the ₹9 crore mark.