Sandeep Pradeep’s Eko is emerging as the clear winner at the box office this week, maintaining a strong hold even as Prithviraj Sukumaran’s Vilayath Buddha, which released on the same day, faces a worrying dip in collections. Early estimates indicate that Eko earned around ₹1.40 crore on Day 6, taking its India net total to an impressive ₹10.45 crore.
‘Eko’ maintains steady weekday momentum
After a robust opening weekend, Eko continued its upward trajectory through the weekdays. Reports suggest that the film collected ₹1.7 crore on Monday, followed by a marginal dip to ₹1.65 crore on Tuesday. Wednesday’s earnings — ₹1.40 crore — reaffirm the film’s strong performance.
According to box office data, the Malayalam occupancy on 26 November stood at 24.89%, with night shows peaking at 38.16%, indicating continued audience interest across key centres.
Sandeep Pradeep shines in a breakout role
Among the biggest highlights of Eko is the rising popularity of its young lead actor Sandeep Pradeep. His performance has received widespread praise from critics and audiences alike. Having already impressed viewers with Padakkalam, Sandeep’s portrayal in Eko is being hailed as another step in his emergence as a promising, versatile talent in Malayalam cinema.
The film features a strong supporting cast, including Vineeth, Narain Kumar, Binu Pappu and Ashokan. Directed by Dinjith Ayyathan, Eko is earning appreciation for its gripping storyline, tight execution and overall cinematic impact.
‘Vilayath Buddha’ witnesses steep decline
In contrast, Vilayath Buddha is experiencing a sharp decline in collections. Despite initial hype and Prithviraj Sukumaran’s strong fan base, the film managed to collect only ₹18 lakh on Day 6, bringing its total to ₹4.33 crore. The widening gap between the two films has become a major talking point within the industry as the first week draws to a close.
Conclusion
With Eko registering solid weekday numbers and favourable audience response, the film is well-positioned for a strong first week at the box office. Meanwhile, Vilayath Buddha may require a significant weekend jump to regain lost ground. As of now, Eko clearly holds the advantage in this box office race.