The Kollywood film Idhayam Murali, starring Atharvaa, Preity Mukhundhan, and Kayadu Lohar, was released in theatres on July 10. Directed by Aakash Baskaran, the film has opened to mixed reviews from audiences despite generating decent pre-release interest.
The film also features Fahadh Faasil, Thaman, and Niharika NM in important roles. It benefited from strong pre-release buzz, especially after the song Vaama Vaama, sung by Dhanush, became a viral hit and attracted attention on social media.
Following its release, Idhayam Murali has received mixed reactions. Some viewers describe it as one of the better feel-good films released in Kollywood in recent years and praise Aakash Baskaran for making a promising directorial debut.
Others, however, have expressed disappointment with the film. They feel the comedy sequences do not work well and say the narrative becomes slow in several places. According to these viewers, the film does not offer anything new and delivers an average cinematic experience. Many also believe that Fahadh Faasil‘s portions are among the film’s biggest strengths.
Despite the mixed word of mouth, Idhayam Murali is maintaining a decent hold at the box office, particularly in Tamil Nadu. The film is also trending on BookMyShow, with more than 5.5K tickets reportedly being booked every hour. However, despite Fahadh Faasil’s extended cameo, the film is performing only at an average level in Kerala and other markets.
With audience opinions remaining divided, the coming days will be crucial for Idhayam Murali. Its weekday performance will determine whether it can overcome the mixed reviews and emerge as a successful theatrical venture.
