‘Narivetta’ actor Tovino Thomas shares emotional audience reactions as the film holds strong at the box office

Malayalam star Tovino Thomas has shared a moving video capturing the emotional reactions of audiences leaving theaters after watching his latest film ‘Narivetta’.Released on May 23, 2025, the film has been receiving widespread praise from viewers, even sparking tears among many. On his social media, Tovino posted a montage of audience clips, including reactions from celebrities, showing people with tearful eyes as they exited screenings. He captioned the video with the Malayalam phrase “Kannum Manasum Nirach Narivetta.” Audiences reaction - Respect to TovinoTovino Thomas’ post was soon flooded with comments. One comment read, “Respect to Tovino.” Another one wrote, “Truly a heart-breaking movie.”

A third one commented, “Loved every aspect of the film. Such a gem.”

Based on the Muthanga incident‘Narivetta’ is an intense action drama based on the 2003 Muthanga incident, a real-life protest led by the Adivasi Gothra Maha Sabha (AGMS). The protest was sparked by the government’s delay in distributing land that had been promised to the Adivasis back in 2001. The demonstration turned tragic when police opened fire, discharging 18 rounds and resulting in two immediate deaths, including a police officer.

Tovino takes on the lead role, supported by an ensemble cast including Suraj Venjaramoodu, Tamil actor Cheran (marking his Malayalam debut), Arya Salim, and Priyamvada Krishnan. Box office updateDespite receiving mixed reviews from critics, ‘Narivetta’ has shown impressive resilience at the box office. According to Sacnilk’s early estimates, the film has grossed a total of Rs 8.04 crore India net across all languages.

On Day 5 (Tuesday), the film collected Rs 1.09 crore, maintaining steady momentum after Monday’s Rs 1.2 crore. While the film saw a decline from its weekend highs — with Rs 1.65 crore on Friday, Rs 1.85 crore on Saturday, and Rs 2.25 crore on Sunday — it has successfully avoided a major drop, only seeing a 46% decrease on Monday. Day 5’s Malayalam occupancy averaged 25.37%, with the night shows performing strongest at 35.29%.