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‘Prakambanam’ continues its decent theatrical run as it completes 18 days in cinemas. The horror-comedy starring Ganapathi and Sagar Surya has collected Rs 32 lakhs India net on its eighteenth day according to early estimates by the Sacnilk website. The film has now reached a total of Rs 11.82 crore.Prakambanam entered its third week with a noticeable rise over the weekend. Day 15 earned Rs 35 lakhs which was followed by Rs 60 lakhs each on Day 16 and Day 17. The film’s Week 2 collection stands at Rs 4.4 crore with a decline of 20.72%.
Malayalam occupancy trends on Monday
The film recorded an overall 14.22% Malayalam occupancy on Monday, February 16, 2026. Morning shows saw 10.59% occupancy, afternoon shows recorded 12%, and evening shows stood at 12.06%. The night shows saw a notable rise with 22.22% occupancy.
Cast and crew
The film is directed by Vijesh Panathur and the cast includes AL Ameen and Sheethal Joseph in key supporting roles.Ganapathi and Sagar Surya lead the narrative with strong comic timing and their chemistry fits the film’s hostel-life backdrop.
Positive critical reception
ETimes praised the film for striking the right balance between comedy and mild horror. The review reads, “Director Vijesh Panathur keeps the tone easy and playful, while writer Sreehari Vadakkan builds humour through everyday hostel life. The actors show good comic timing, and the camerawork and background score quietly support the shifts between carefree fun and mild spooky moments, helping the film maintain its horror-comedy rhythm.”The review further noted the film’s strong second half. It stated, “Things really pick up in the second part once the jokes and spooky vibes start working together, making the movie feel more like a fun ride than a scary stress-fest.” It added that even when the narrative loosens, the film remains enjoyable because “it understands its primary aim to entertain, not to intimidate.”The review concluded, “It’s not trying to be groundbreaking, but it’s packed with laughs and works perfectly as a horror-comedy that young theater-goers will love.”DISCLAIMER: The box office numbers and data in this article are compiled from diverse public and industry sources. All figures are approximate unless explicitly mentioned, offering a fair representation of the movie’s box office performance. These totals may change as official studio data is updated or as additional international market reports are finalized. This data is provided by us for informational and entertainment purposes only.
