The Malayalam film industry is buzzing with excitement as Alappuzha Gymkhana, starring Naslen and directed by Khalid Rahman, has achieved a remarkable box office milestone. In just 14 days, this sports drama has not only crossed the coveted ₹60 crore mark worldwide but also dethroned Rekhachithram to become the second highest-grossing Malayalam film of 2025—a feat that cements its status as one of the year’s biggest cinematic successes.
Alappuzha Gymkhana: A Dream Run at the Box Office
Alappuzha Gymkhana opened to decent expectations but quickly exceeded them, enjoying strong and steady footfalls both in India and overseas. After two weeks, the film’s India net collection stands at ₹35.06 crore, with the gross figure (including taxes) reaching ₹41.37 crore. The overseas market has also embraced the film, contributing a robust ₹19 crore to the tally. This brings the worldwide gross to an impressive ₹60.37 crore, making it only the second Malayalam release of 2025 to cross the ₹60 crore milestone.
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Box Office Breakdown (After 14 Days)
- India Net: ₹35.06 crore
- India Gross: ₹41.37 crore
- Overseas Gross: ₹19 crore
- Worldwide Gross: ₹60.37 crore
Outperforming Rekhachithram
The film’s latest achievement is particularly notable because it surpassed the lifetime global collection of Rekhachithram, which had previously set the bar with ₹57.31 crore gross worldwide. Rekhachithram, starring Asif Ali and Anaswara Rajan, was the first Malayalam superhit of 2025, making headlines for crossing the ₹30 crore mark early in its run and holding the top spot until now. With Alappuzha Gymkhana overtaking it, the film now sits just behind Mohanlal’s mammoth hit L2: Empuraan, which remains unchallenged at the top with over ₹265 crore gross.
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The Success Formula
What makes Alappuzha Gymkhana’s box office run even more impressive is its modest production budget of ₹12 crore. With a net Indian collection of ₹35.06 crore, the film has already generated a return on investment (ROI) of ₹23.06 crore, translating to a staggering 192% profit. This super-hit status is a testament to the film’s mass appeal and the effective buzz created around its release, especially during the competitive Vishu season.
Rekhachithram: Setting the Stage
Before Alappuzha Gymkhana’s arrival, Rekhachithram had set the benchmark for Malayalam films in 2025. Released in January, this mystery thriller not only became the year’s first superhit but also the first to cross the ₹30 crore mark globally, paving the way for subsequent blockbusters. Its stronghold at the box office highlighted the growing appetite for Malayalam cinema both domestically and internationally. Also Read: Is Rekhachithram Based on a True Story?
The Road Ahead
With two weeks of solid performance and counting, Alappuzha Gymkhana shows no signs of slowing down. Though it still trails far behind Mohanlal’s epic L2: Empuraan, which stands unshaken at the top with over ₹265 crores gross, Gymkhana‘s performance proves that content-driven, well-executed films can still command a massive audience without needing massive budgets.
As 2025 unfolds, Malayalam cinema continues to raise the bar, with Alappuzha Gymkhana leading the charge of commercially and critically successful cinema that connects with audiences worldwide.