The Malayalam film industry consistently delivers high-quality content, and this Onam season was no exception, with two major releases that became instant blockbusters: Ajayante Randam Moshanam (ARM) and Kishkindha Kaandam. While ARM is already streaming on Disney Plus Hotstar, Kishkindha Kaandam has just made its digital debut, available in multiple languages including Malayalam, Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, and Kannada.
The mystery thriller Kishkindha Kaandam, directed by Dinjith Ayyathan, stars Asif Ali, Aparna Balamurali, and Vijayaraghavan. The film was well-received by critics, and early buzz suggested it might outshine Tovino Thomas’ Ajayante Randam Moshanam. However, ARM ultimately led in box office performance. Nonetheless, Kishkindha Kaandam, produced by Goodwill Entertainments, achieved an impressive lifetime gross of approximately Rs. 75 crores, particularly notable given its modest budget.
