Naslen’s latest Malayalam movie Alappuzha Gymkhana, directed by Khalid Rahman, has turned into one of the biggest success stories of 2025. Despite facing tough competition at the box office from Mammootty’s Bazooka and Basil Joseph’s Maranamass!, Naslen’s sports drama managed to stand tall.
The film, made on a budget of ₹12 crore, has so far collected a massive ₹44.25 crore in India. That means it made a huge profit of around 268.75%, making it the second most profitable Malayalam film of the year.
Box Office Success in India and Abroad
In India, the film collected ₹44.25 crore in net earnings, with ₹40.09 crore coming from the Malayalam version and ₹4.16 crore from the Telugu version. The total gross collection from India stands at ₹52.15 crore. Overseas, it earned another ₹20 crore, pushing its worldwide total to ₹72.15 crore in just 43 days.
With these numbers, Alappuzha Gymkhana has become the 21st highest-grossing Malayalam film of all time at the global box office. But the film is not stopping there—it’s now aiming to enter the top 20 list.
Ready to Beat Premam’s Record
To break into the top 20 Malayalam films worldwide, Alappuzha Gymkhana needs to earn just ₹1.05 crore more. If it does, it will overtake the beloved romantic hit Premam, which currently holds the 20th spot with a worldwide collection of ₹73.20 crore.
Released in 2015, Premam was a massive hit. It starred Nivin Pauly and marked the debut of Sai Pallavi. The film was made on a small budget of ₹4 crore and grossed ₹73.20 crore globally. It collected ₹41.1 crore from Kerala, ₹5.2 crore from the rest of India, and ₹26.9 crore from overseas markets.
A Historic Moment for Malayalam Cinema
If Alappuzha Gymkhana continues its strong run and earns just a bit more, it will rewrite Malayalam cinema history by ending Premam’s 10-year reign in the top 20 highest-grossing films worldwide.
Here’s a quick look at the box office summary of Alappuzha Gymkhana so far:
- India Net Collection: ₹44.25 crore
- Malayalam: ₹40.09 crore
- Telugu: ₹4.16 crore
- India Gross: ₹52.15 crore
- Overseas Gross: ₹20 crore
- Worldwide Gross: ₹72.15 crore
Final Thoughts
Alappuzha Gymkhana has proven that strong content and solid performances can make a film shine, even during a tough box office clash. With just ₹1.05 crore more to go, it’s on the verge of a historic milestone. If the momentum continues, Naslen’s film will soon push Premam out of the top 20, marking a new chapter in Malayalam film history.
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