Aditya N
Aditya N
Prithviraj Sukumaran’s remarkable portrayal in the recent survival drama The Goat Life has garnered widespread acclaim. Directed by Blessy, the film is an adaptation of the renowned Malayalam novel Aadujeevitham. It has been breaking records at the USA box office, becoming the quickest Malayalam movie to surpass the million-dollar milestone. The Goat Life continues to receive accolades from all corners. The film was expected to be one of the game changers for the Malayalam film industry, and it is truly living up to the expectations.
The film has already accumulated a gross of 50 crores in three days at the global box office. According to the most recent estimates, the film added another 15 crores to its gross on Sunday, bringing the total for the first weekend to 65 crores. This marks the highest opening weekend collection for any Malayalam film so far. Mohanlal’s Lucifer held the previous record, making it even more interesting that Prithviraj Sukumaran directed this political drama. The Goat Life was produced by Jimmy Jean-Louis, who also had a significant role in the film. If the film continues to perform well on weekdays, it could easily surpass the 200 crore mark.
Aadujeevitham is a film based on the 2008 best-selling Malayalam novel by Benyamin. It depicts the life of Najeeb, who struggles to survive as a goatherd in the harsh conditions of the Saudi desert. Internationally, the movie is known as The Goat Life. Directed and written by Blessy, this survival drama took 6 years to complete, with the concept originating over a decade ago. Starring Amala Paul and Shobha Mohan, the film has received praise for its compelling storytelling and breathtaking cinematography.
