The much-anticipated romantic drama Idhayam Murali, starring Atharvaa and Fahadh Faasil, has opened to a steady start at the box office. Released on July 10, 2026, the film kicked off its theatrical run with a decent collection of Rs 1.90 crore net on its opening day.
Directed by debutant Aakash Baskaran, the coming-of-age love story performed as expected, setting the stage for a promising weekend ahead. The film saw an overall occupancy of around 30% across its 1,283 shows on Friday, indicating a healthy start in key markets.
With a production budget of Rs 25 crore, the film's Day 1 collection marks a solid beginning. The film is already showing signs of a steady recovery, having recouped a significant portion of its costs on the first day itself, thanks to its strong performance in the Tamil Nadu region.
Headlined by the dynamic duo of Atharvaa and Fahadh Faasil, the film also features a stellar supporting cast including Kayadu Lohar, Preity Mukhundhan, and Thaman S, who has also composed the music and appears in a key role. The technical team is led by cinematographer Manoj Paramahamsa and editor Pradeep E Ragav.
The film is expected to see a significant jump in collections over the weekend, with the Saturday and Sunday numbers likely to be crucial for its long-term run. With positive word-of-mouth and no major competition, Idhayam Murali is poised for a respectable first weekend at the Indian box office.